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AC MILAN

Knockout stages already in sight for Euro big guns

Some Champions League knockout stage regulars are due to take a step closer to the last 16 with Barcelona, AC Milan and Chelsea in strong positions.

  • Andy Scott
4 min read
ANDRES INIESTA

Barca’s Abidal ready for Champions League final

Only two months after having surgery to remove a tumour from his liver, Eric Abidal has said he’s lining up alongside his Barcelona teammates.

  • Paul Logothetis
3 min read
Barcelona’s Abidal diagnosed with liver tumour
ARSENAL

Barcelona’s Abidal diagnosed with liver tumour

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has been diagnosed with a liver tumour and is due to undergo surgery on Friday.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
BASEL

Italy victorious after Group C showdown

Italy came out on top in a tussle for a place in Sunday’s Euro 2008 quarterfinal against Spain as the world champions beat 10-man France 2-0.

  • Iain Rogers
3 min read
ANDRES INIESTA

Scholes strike sends United into Moscow final

A stunning goal from Paul Scholes gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday to set up an all-English Champions League final against either Liverpool or Chelsea…

  • Mike Collett
4 min read
ALEX FERGUSON

Big guns looking to knockout stages in Europe

European giants Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal can all take a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase if they win their respective matches…

  • Barnaby Chesterman
3 min read