Cole backs Blues to beat Barca

Ashley Cole: Wants a Chelsea-Real Madrid final in Munich Ashley Cole is confident that Chelsea can overcome the Barcelona juggernaut when they go head-to-head in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. The Blues defender insists the Catalan giants will expect an uncomfortable evening in the first leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. And the West London outfit [...]

Di Matteo seeks perfection

Roberto Di Matteo claims Chelsea must produce two perfect games against Barcelona if they hope to reach the UEFA Champions League final. The Italian has suffered just one defeat in 12 games in all competitions since he took over the hot-seat at Stamford Bridge. The Blues head into the first leg in confident mood after their 5-1 [...]

Mario Balotelli has ‘no intention of leaving’ Manchester City

Mario Balotelli says he has “no intention of leaving” Manchester City this summer. Manager Roberto Mancini admitted he could be ready to sell the controversial Italian striker after his sending-off against Arsenal. Mancini has since backtracked but warned Balotelli he must change his ways if he is to remain at the club. “My future? I’m under contract at [...]

Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola dismisses link to Chelsea vacancy

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed speculation linking him with the Chelsea manager’s job ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League meeting. Guardiola, whose Barcelona contract expires this summer, is one of the favourites to be Andre Villas-Boas’s permanent successor at Stamford Bridge. But he has played down the prospect of joining Wednesday’s opponents as he prepares [...]

READING BOUNCE BACK TO EPL.

Mikele Leigertwood was the hero as his late goal secured Reading’s promotion back to the Premier League. Leigertwood converted an Ian Harte free-kick to send the Royals into the top flight after four years away. Brian McDermott’s side were not at their best but have now secured 46 points from a possible 51. Although they [...]

Bayern Munich 2-1 Real Madrid

Mario Gomez’s last-minute goal gave Bayern Munich the advantage over Real Madrid after the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. Franck Ribery’s powerful finish had given the hosts the lead. But Mesut Ozil’s close-range effort just after the break looked to have earned the visitors a draw. Gomez wasted a string of second-half opportunities [...]

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