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UEFA Champions League – Group Stage DRAW

Holders FC Barcelona will meet AC Milan, FC BATE Borisov and FC Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Champions League group stage following the draw in Monaco. The top seeds in Group H, Josep Guardiola’s side are looking to become the first team to win the competition in successive seasons since Milan in 1989 and 1990, while FC Bayern München are targeting a place in the final at their home stadium, the Fußball Arena München, on Saturday 19 May 2012. If they are to reach the knockout phase, they must finish in the top two in Group A, which also features Villarreal CF, Manchester City FC and SSC Napoli.

EPL – Manchester United Roster and 2011 USA Tour Schedule

UPDATE UPDATE July 10, 2011 – Experienced Scotland International Darren Fletcher will not travel with the rest of the first team squad to the US for their pre-season tour. The 27 year old midfielder was struck down by a virus in early March and lost a lot of weight as a result. Fitness staff at the club have decided that Fletcher would be best served staying in Manchester and working on his fitness and conditioning, rather than embarking on the U.S. Tour.
The Red Devils depart for the USon Monday July 11th and they have announced their initial 21 man squad.

EPL – This time for real, Arsenal star midfielder Cesc Fabregas on the move to FC Barcelona

The writing is on the wall for Arsenal- Cesc Fabregas wants out. It is not every day that the one of the top team’ captain wants to leave the club, especially a big club like Arsenal. Is this a rumor, or some another media attention taker? Well, this time his departure from Emirates Stadium seem to be for real. When you take deeper look at it, one word best describes Fabregas time at Arsenal – frustration.

USA vs Spain 0-4 – USMNT Postgame Quotes

U.S. Men’s National Team players discuss the match against Spain at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. The team will next play against Canada in the first match of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

UEFA Champions League – The numbers behind FC Barcelona’s triumph

Barcelona produced one of their greatest performances to beat Manchester United 3-1 and win the UEFA Champions League at Wembley last night. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated much of the match and although Wayne Rooney’s goal gave Sir Alex Ferguson’s side some hope at 1-1, strikes from Pedro, Lionel Messi and David Villa ensured Barça earned a deserved victory. FIFA.com examines some of the fascinating statistics behind their triumph.

UEFA Champions League – “Grande Barca” is SIMPLY THE BEST – FC Barcelona vs Manchesters United 3-1 the Final on Wembley – VIDEO highlights

Forward Lionel Messi hailed an “incredible” performance by FC Barcelona after Josep Guardiola’s men lit up Wembley en route to claiming their fourth European crown with 3-1 victory against Manchester United FC. VIDEO

La Liga – Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has congratulated FC Barcelona their 21st title – Casillas salutes triumphant Barça

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas has congratulated his club’s arch-rivals Barcelona after they secured their 21st La Liga title.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been suspended for the next 5 UEFA club competition matches

UEFA’s Control and Disciplinary Body has rendered its verdicts on the proceedings relating to the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg between Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona.
Madrid coach José Mourinho, who was dismissed from the bench in the first leg and made an inappropriate statement at the post-match interview, has been suspended for the next five UEFA club competition matches for which he would otherwise be eligible. The suspension includes the one-match ban for the match following the coach’s dismissal, which was served for the return leg in Barcelona on Tuesday. The fifth match suspension is for a probationary period of three years. Mourinho also known as “The Special One” has also been fined €50,000.

UEFA Champions League – FC Barcelona vs. Arsenal 3-1, Barca advanced to quarterfinals – WATCH Messi GOAL – VIDEO

It’s not a secret that both teams are explosive in offense, 4 goals shouldn’t be a big surprise, but I would be careful with betting over 3.5 goals (current bookmakers line). As fares picking the winner, after reading all these facts and numbers above, it’s really hard to believe that Arsenal will escape with a result that will let them go through. Arsenal will play without injured Robin Van Persie, who scored 12 goals in their last 9 games.

6 referees or goal-line technology? FIFA is getting ready for revolution, but ….

Last year, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) – which makes the rules that govern the game – voted 6-2 against introducing technology that would show if the ball had crossed the goal-line. What changed since then?
“I’ve never been resistant to anything. But it must be done the right way. And that’s why we activated again this discussion in the international board. And then we will have a look at how it works.” – stated FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

UPDATE Tickets for UEFA Champions League Final running from $2,943 US

UEFA announced in London that the ticket sales for the UEFA Champions League Final 2011, to be played at the Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday 28 May at 19.45 local time, will commence on Thursday 24 February at 12.00 CET exclusively via Europe’s football website UEFA.com
The general public will be able to apply for up to two tickets per applicant from an allocation of 11,000 tickets between 24 February 12.00 CET to 18 March 2011 18.00 CET. Once the application period has finished, allocation will be decided by lottery and every valid application will enter the ballot, independent of the time of submission within the application period.

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