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The Mysteries of Football Greatness
By: Sam |
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McCarra again …
Despite the means available to a handful of clubs who can aspire to sign extraordinary performers from around the globe, many people still think of Brazil’s 1970 World Cup-winners as the finest of all teams. It emerged, however, from utter chaos. Joao Saldanha, for instance, was forced out as coach. His past as [...]
Category: Champions League
McCarra on Fixture-Congestion for the Elites
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In the Guardian, Kevin McCarra surveys the difficult schedules of the Champions League elites …
“Early-season congestion is capable of upsetting England’s four clubs” | 27 Aug 2009
Manchester United go to Turkey and then to Russia, then back to Anfield in October. Then they battle the unknowns — including the fearsome Edin Dzeko — backed by [...]
Category: Champions LeagueChampions League Draw
By: Sam | 9 Comments
Group A
FC Bayern München
Juventus FC
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Maccabi Haifa FC (Israel)
Group B
Manchester United FC
CSKA Moscow
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü
Vfl Wolfsburg
Group C
AC Milan
Real Madrid CF
Olympique Marseille
FC Zurich
Group D
Chelsea FC
FC Porto
Club Atlético de Madrid S.A.D.
Apoel FC (Cyprus)
Group E
Liverpool FC
Olympique Lyonnais
ACF Fiorentina
Debreceni VSC (Hungary)
Group F
FC Bacelona
FC Internazionale Milano
FC Dynamo Kiev (Ukraine)
FC Rubin Kazan (Russia)
Group G
Sevilla FC
Rangers FC
VFB Stuttgart
Fotbal Club Unirea [...]
Category: Champions LeagueWhat A Champions League Draw THAT Was.
By: Rob | 4 Comments
So the Champions League draw has been made, and it has provided, as predicted some absolutely mouthwatering ties. Both Milan clubs are the centre of attention, with AC in a group with Real Madrid, and Inter in with holders Barcelona. Meanwhile, Liverpool got drawn in a tricky group with Fiorentina and Lyon, Juventus were placed [...]
Champions League Group Draw (Guide and Liveblog)
By: Rob | 12 Comments
So the final Champions League qualifiers are through, and we have our final line up for the Champions League draw taking place tomorrow at 4pm GMT. Which is late enough that everyone can enjoy it. So right here, I shall be covering it live, and you are more than welcome to join me.
So here [...]
Champions League Qualifying Liveblog
By: Rob | 1 Comment
The Champions League is well and truly back in the swing of things, and now we have the more interesting qualifying rounds, its time to get back to liveblogging. If you head back here around 7pm GMT, you’ll find me following all of todays matches, via the joys of Champions League Simucast.
Which are todays [...]
Celtic draw Arsenal and Sporting draw Fiorentina…
By: Rob | 1 Comment
The Champions League draw for the all-new Third Qualifying Round format has thrown up a couple of massive ties in the non-Champions side of the draw. For those not in the know, now the Qualifying draw is separated into two – the teams that won their respective leagues, and the teams from bigger countries that [...]
Category: Draws
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