Category Archives: UEFA Champions League

Tuesday Kickoff: Shevchenko weighs options, new Euro fan racism and more

After turning in some of the more memorable moments of Euro 2012, Andriy Shevchenko is a wanted man, and the 35-year-old Ukrainian forward is considering his options. Contrary to some reports that suggest a move to MLS is imminent, Shevchenko … Continue reading »

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UEFA Champions League: Short-handed Bayern Munich, Chelsea tangle for title

By JOHN BOSCHINI There hasn't been any shortage of excitement on the road to Munich, and Saturday marks the final chapter in what has been a UEFA Champions League that will be remembered as one of the more unpredictable tournaments … Continue reading »

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UEFA Champions League’s Top 10 Goals

The 2011-12 UEFA Champions League final is on Saturday, when either Bayern Munich or Chelsea will be crowned kings of Europe to mark the end of a memorable tournament. While either side might come up with spectacular highlights in the … Continue reading »

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Wednesday Kickoff: UCL yellow cards stand, Fulham make history and more

Chelsea and Bayern Munich will have their respective roster depth tested in the biggest match of the season. Officially. The six Chelsea and Bayern Munich players suspended for the UEFA Champions League final because of card accumulation will remain suspended, … Continue reading »

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UCL Rewind: Bayern Munich shocks Real Madrid in PKs to reach final

By JOHN BOSCHINI Two days of breathtaking UEFA Champions League semifinal play are complete, and with the dust settled, neither of the two Spanish favorites will be playing for Europe's greatest prize. Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid on penalty kicks … Continue reading »

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Should yellow cards be wiped out before a major club final?

FIFA has already taken steps to assure that players picking up a single yellow card in the semifinals of the World Cup won't be ineligible for the final because of card accumulation. Should club governing bodies adopt the same approach? … Continue reading »

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UEFA Champions League: Bayern Munich aim to hold off Real Madrid

By JOHN BOSCHINI Either Bayern Munich will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final, or Jose Mourinho will be bringing another team to Europe's grandest stage. One way or another, it's all on the line in Spain's capital city on … Continue reading »

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UCL Rewind: 10-man Chelsea survives to stun Barcelona, reach final

El Clasico might have taken place at Camp Nou on Saturday, but a true classic unfolded there Tuesday. Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half and facing a deficit, Chelsea stunned Barcelona to advance to the UEFA … Continue reading »

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UEFA Champions League: Chelsea cling to narrow lead against Barcelona

By JOHN BOSCHINI Considering the nature of their domestic season, Chelsea sealing a berth in the UEFA Champions League final at Barcelona's expense would be have to be considered the shock of the year. But here are the Blues, 90 … Continue reading »

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UCL Rewind: Drogba’s goal propels Chelsea to victory over Barcelona

By JOHN BOSCHINI It might not have been pretty, but some gritty defending combined with a clinical finish from Didier Drogba has given Chelsea the upper hand in their UEFA Champions League semifinal against Barcelona. Chelsea held serve on a … Continue reading »

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