Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola hailed the unique talents of Lionel Messi after the Argentina forward's five goals against Bayer Leverkusen last night eased the holders into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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Fulham sign Malian midfielder Mahamadou Diarra
Monday 27 February 2012
Fulham today announced the signing of former Real Madrid midfielder Mahamadou Diarra, pending the successful completion of a visa.
Arsenal and Chelsea in nightmare Champions League draw
Friday 16 December 2011
Chelsea and Arsenal must both overcome tough Italian tests in the last 16 of the Champions League after today's draw in Nyon.
No Uefa investigation into Lyon win
Thursday 08 December 2011
Uefa will not open an investigation at this stage into Lyon's thumping 7-1 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb after their own Betting Fraud Detection System did not detect any irregular betting patterns surrounding the match.
Big-spending PSG seek statement of intent
Thursday 04 August 2011
Big-spending Paris St Germain will be aiming to make an early statement of intent when the Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend but much-hyped Argentine playmaker Javier Pastore is unlikely to make his debut.
Eric Abidal progressing well after surgery on tumour
Thursday 24 March 2011
Eric Abidal's agent has revealed the Barcelona defender is progressing well after surgery to remove a tumour on his liver.
Jose Mourinho wants Real Madrid to avoid Inter Milan and Chelsea
Thursday 17 March 2011
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho hopes to avoid former clubs Inter Milan and Chelsea in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after helping the Spanish giants end their miserable run of exits at the last-16 stage.
Karim Benzema happy with Real Madrid form
Tuesday 15 March 2011
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has returned to form after a frustrating journey through a goalscoring wilderness and the timing could scarcely be better for the nine-times European champions.
Hugo Lloris flattered by Manchester United transfer talk
Monday 21 February 2011
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is flattered by talk linking him with a summer move to Manchester United but will not let it distract him from the Lyon cause.
Patrice Evra omitted from France squad
Thursday 03 February 2011
France left back Patrice Evra was omitted from the squad for next week's friendly against Brazil despite having served a five-match ban for his infamous World Cup walkout.
Aston Villa move closer to £6.5m Jean Makoun deal
Friday 14 January 2011
Aston Villa are close to completing the signing of Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun after manager Gerald Houllier held "positive talks" with his former club.
Aston Villa close to £6.5m Jean Makoun deal
Thursday 13 January 2011
Aston Villa are close to sealing a £6.5million deal to sign Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun.
Gignac underachieving at Marseille
Monday 20 December 2010
Andre-Pierre Gignac has scored just one league goal in nearly five months with Marseille and is turning into the local fans' scapegoat following an expensive transfer this summer.
Champions League: Team-by-team guide
Friday 17 December 2010
Following the draw for the last-16 of the Champions League, we take a look at the teams still involved.
Samir Nasri named French footballer of the year
Wednesday 15 December 2010
Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri has been voted French player of the year by France Football magazine.
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