Europe’s top clubs relish Italian takeaway Paris, July 19:Juventus, Fiorentina and Lazio have quickly discovered the consequences of relegation from Serie A as Europe’s top clubs set about plundering some of the world’s best players on the cheap.The list of top stars affected by last... 19 Jul, 2006
Robredo, Ferrero extended to three sets Bastad, July 11:Spaniards Tommy Robredo and Juan Carlos Ferrero were extended to three sets in their opening-round matches at the Swedish Open on Monday.Second-seeded Robredo rallied to beat Gilles Simon of France 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 while eighth-seeded... 12 Jul, 2006
British big guns progress Paris, November 24:Champions League holders Liverpool and the team they beat controversially in the semi-finals Chelsea both progressed to the Champions League knockout stages on Wednesday. Liverpool drew 0-0 at home to Real Betis while Chelsea beat... 24 Nov, 2005
Lyon stay perfect; Chelsea, Real win London, October 20:Lyon defeated Olympiakos 2-1, leaving the four-time defending French champions as only one three teams with perfect records in the Champions League.Inter Milan saw its perfect record blemished with a 2-0 loss at 2004 champion FC... 20 Oct, 2005
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE PREVIEW: Inter, Lyon go for third win London, October 18:Inter Milen and Lyon are poised to win their third straight Champions League games on Wednesday. Inter plays at 2004 champion FC Porto, which has lost its first two in Group H. Four-time defending French champion Lyon is home in... 18 Oct, 2005
Raul helps Madrid win London, September 29:Raul scored a record 50th goal in the Champions League, helping Real Madrid to a 2-1 win over Greek club Olympiakos. After Pantelis Kafes levelled for Olympiakos in the 48th, substitute Roberto Soldado notched the winner for Madrid... 29 Sep, 2005
Lyon outplay Real London, September 14:Liverpool continued its Champions League defense with a 2-1 win at Real Betis, and nine-time winner Real Madrid was outplayed 3-0 by Lyon. The first round of the group phase also brought wins for six-time champion AC Milan,... 14 Sep, 2005
A champ among defenders Still one of the world’s best defenders, Desailly escaped the clutches of Manchester United to sign a new deal with Chelsea. The French international had a fine Euro 2000 after a good season for the Blues, where his commitment was not as questioned... Travel Abroad 02 Sep, 2005
Blues sign Essien in record deal London, August 19: Chelsea finally got their man on Friday signing highly-rated Ghana midfielder Michael Essien from French champions Lyon. The English champions had been chasing Essien throughout the summer, but Lyon at first refused to allow him to... 19 Aug, 2005
Chelsea, Arsenal bid for supremacy London, August 19:Chelsea and Arsenal will be looking to strike a significant psychological blow against each other when the two London giants clash at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s champions had the better of the teams’ Community... 19 Aug, 2005
French hopes fade in Paris PARIS: Not even Noah’s ark could save brittle French star Amelie Mauresmo from another demoralising defeat in the French Open. Mauresmo’s annual humiliation in a tournament her home fans believe she is destined to win has become something of an... 29 May, 2005
Chelsea oust Barcelona; AC Milan, Lyon advance Associated PressLondon, March 9:Chelsea, AC Milan and Lyon reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday.John Terry’s 76th-minute header lifted English leader Chelsea to a 4-2 victory over FC Barcelona, the Spanish league leader.... 09 Mar, 2005
