September 29, 2009
Robinho still weeks away from a return
Manchester City forward Robinho is expected to be out of action for another three weeks as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – AZ Alkmaar v Standard Liege
AZ Alkmaar coach Ronald Koeman said his side "are longing for a victory" as the Dutch champions host Standard Liege.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Arsenal v Olympiakos
A number of years have passed since Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and his Olympiakos counterpart, Zico, first came up against each other when coaching in Japan.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Rangers v Sevilla
Rangers manager Walter Smith stressed the importance of picking up points at home as the Scottish champions welcome in-form Sevilla to Ibrox.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Unirea Urziceni v Stuttgart
After losing their opening Group G match to Sevilla, Unirea Urziceni coach Dan Petrescu has said that he expects an improved performance against Stuttgart.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Barcelona v Dynamo Kyiv
Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola coach has told his players to be humble when they entertain Dynamo Kyivon Tuesday.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Rubin Kazan v Inter
Rubin Kazan coach Kurban Berdyev likened Inter's visit to "a public holiday" as the Russian champions await their first Champions League home game in Group F on Matchday 2.
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Debrecen v Lyon
After kicking off their Group E campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat at Liverpool, Debrecen coach Andras Herczeg says he has a "wonderful feeling" about his side's first Champions League fixture at their adopted home…
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September 29, 2009
Champions League preview – Fiorentina v Liverpool
Rafael Benitez has called on his Liverpool side to find the right balance between attack and defence as they travel to Fiorentina looking for a second successive victory in Group E.
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September 29, 2009
French fan dies
A 28-year-old French soccer fan has died in a Belgrade hospital after being injured in violence ahead of a Europa League match between Partizan Belgrade and Toulouse earlier this month.
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September 29, 2009
Hughes praises players
Mark Hughes was full of praise for his Manchester City players following their 3-1 victory over West Ham. The Blues gave an impressive display at Eastlands as they eased to a fifth win in six…
