Football: United, Chelsea bid to build on winning start Sep 30, 2009
We're really looking forward to it," Dzeko told UEFA.com, insisting the team will not be overawed. CSKA will now host Besiktas as the opening match losers try not to get left behind. After his summer switch to Real, Ronaldo will be expecting to add to his league goals tally of five against a Marseille side who lost ground in the French league title race with a surprise weekend loss at Valenciennes that left them five points adrift of Bordeaux and three behind Lyon. The only French side to lift... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Football greats honour Sir Bobby Sep 21, 2009
Page last updated at 03:37 GMT, Monday, 21 September 2009 04:37 UK. Sir Bobby Robson led England to the World Cup semi-finals. (BBC News -- UK)
Chelsea starts European bid by beating Porto 1-0 Sep 16, 2009
Ancelotti, a two-time European Cup winner as a player and a coach, has been hired to deliver the one trophy that continues to elude Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Champions League football returned to Stamford Bridge for the first time since a last-minute Barcelona goal kept Chelsea out of May's final. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Liverpool, bank seal biggest sponsorship deal Sep 14, 2009
"It is a real sign of the progress we have made at Liverpool that we have been able to secure the largest ever commercial deal in our history.'' The cash injection will provide a big boost to American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr., who bought Liverpool in 2007 and had been surprised by the club's inability to exploit its global status by generating money through commercial deals. Liverpool is British football's most successful club, having won the English championship 18 times and the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Liverpool seals biggest sponsorship deal with bank Sep 14, 2009
Liverpool is British footballs most successful club, having won the English championship 18 times and the European Cup five times. But the Carlsberg deal Hicks and Gillett inherited only brought in around seven million pounds each year. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Real Madrid named top team of the 20th century Sep 11, 2009
" A point system saw clubs rewarded for their performances in the Champions League, UEFA Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup, Mitropa Cup, Copa Latina and the European Super Cup. SI.com on UPCOMING POPULAR More Soccer Latest Soccer News Soccer Truth & Rumors Latest News SI Writers SI Photos Featured Stories Covers Hot Topics: Copyright ? 2009 Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved. under which this service is provided to you. Read our .. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Axed McKenzie freed up for Super 15 Sep 9, 2009
" McKenzie, who helped recruit Mark Gasnier to the Paris club, is the second Australian coach to have his term cut short at Stade Francais' after John Connolly took them to two European Cup finals in 2000 and 2001. "It's cut-throat and it's a real test of your coaching ability because you are a foreigner," former Wallabies coach Connolly said. "It's a hard gig, there's a soccer mentality to it I guess. "In my first year in France half the (Top 14) coaches were gone by Christmas.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Sports Briefs Sep 7, 2009
The former England No. 8 resigned from his post as Quins rugby director and was banned from rugby union for three years for his role in orchestrating the incident that saw now-suspended wing Tom Williams bite on a fake blood capsule during a European Cup quarter-final against Leinster in April. But on Saturday it was referee Dean Richards, a namesake of the shamed former British and Irish Lion, who took a decision with dispiriting consequences for Quins after Robson became involved in an... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Harlequins escape European Cup ban over blood scandal Sep 4, 2009
Harlequins escape European Cup ban over blood scandal ... Harlequins have escaped a ban from the lucrative European Cup despite the fake blood scandal that has seen the English Premiership club hit with a massive fine and former rugby director Dean Richards banned for three years ... The Cups organizers, European Rugby Cup (ERC), ruled on Wednesday that there was no reason to interfere with the participation of Harlequins in the 2009-10 European Cup. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Barcelona: By cable car, bike, or on a stroll Sep 4, 2009
The games run August-May, and Spain's team won the European cup earlier this year, becoming the first Spanish team ever to win three major trophies in one season. Known affectionately as Barca, the pride of Catalonia, plays at a stadium that seats 110,000 and is said to be the biggest in Europe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Comcast Now Offering International Sports Network, Setanta Sports in San Francisco Bay Area Sep 3, 2009
In addition Setanta also offers domestic league competitions, such as the French Ligue 1, Russian Premier League, and Scottish Premier League, combined with top flight rugby, including the annual Tri-Nations, Magners League, and the Heineken European Cup. Magners League September 4: Glasgow Warriors vs. Munster September 11: Munster vs. Cardiff Blues Tri-Nations September 5: Australia vs. South Africa September 12: New Zealand vs. South Africa September 19: New Zealand vs. Australia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
* Probe finds Richards role central to blood scandal Sep 3, 2009
Quins winger Tom Williams faked a blood injury to allow a substitution to be made in last Aprils European Cup quarter-final against Leinster ... Quins have so far avoided expulsion from this seasons European Cup and their opening game is scheduled against Cardiff Blues for Oct. 10. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Barcelona outlasts Shakhtar in ET for Super Cup Aug 29, 2009
MONACO (AP) -- Barcelona substitute Pedro Rodriguez scored the only goal deep into extra time to lead the European Cup holder 1-0 over UEFA Cup winner Shakhtar Donetsk in the European Super Cup on Friday. Rodriguez pounced onto a pass from Lionel Messi with five minutes of extra time remaining and prodded the ball into the bottom corner to finally break the Ukrainian team's stubborn resistance at Stade Louis II.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Tall Europa grp for Shakhtar; Fulham gets Roma Aug 29, 2009
UEFA Cup winners traditionally earned about one fifth of what European Cup winners could expect ... Also, former European Cup champion Celtic and Hamburg play against each other in Group C, while two-time European Cup winner Benfica takes on Everton in Group I.. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Football: Arsenal cruise into Champions League group stages Aug 27, 2009
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Trouble flares at West Ham-Millwall game Aug 26, 2009
But a five-year ban from European competitions following the deaths of 39 people at the 1985 European Cup final in Brussels between Liverpool and Juventus led to strong measures domestically with tough policing and banning orders stopping known troublemakers from going to matches. Tuesday's violence before the West Ham-Millwall game was not a surprise, however, and the scale of it suggested that it was set up in advance as soon as it was known that the neighbors had been drawn to face each... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Harlequins escape further punishment Aug 25, 2009
Quins wing Tom Williams, former director of rugby Dean Richards and physiotherapist Steph Brennan have all received lengthy bans for their involvement in faking a blood injury during a European Cup quarter-final against Leinster last season ... European Rugby Cup (ERC), the body which runs the European Cup, banned Williams for 12 months, Brennan for two years and Richards for three years ... Harlequins were also fined 260,000 pounds but escaped a ban from this season's European Cup. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Harlequins physio quits RFU over blood scandal Aug 23, 2009
Former England No. 8 Richards, banned for three years, and Brennan were punished on Monday following an incident in which Harlequins wing Tom Williams used fake blood during a home European Cup quarter-final against eventual champions Leinster on April 12 to create the appearance of a cut in his mouth in order to allow a substitute onto the field. Mondays hearing also revealed that there had been four previous occasions in non-ERC tournaments when Richards and Brennan, banned from European... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
London Rugby's Harlequins: Cheating At a New Level Aug 22, 2009
Harlequins staffers, the club's coach, and one player were banned from the sport for up to three years for staging a blood-gushing injury to help the team gain an illicit advantage over rival Leinster in the dying moments of a European Cup tournament quarter-final match in April. The goal: have a player simulate an open wound in order to exploit an exemption to substitution rules that allows players who've already left the game to return in place of those too bloodied to continue. (Time.com)
Villa suffer shock Austrian defeat Aug 21, 2009
"We knew this was going to be exceptionally difficult - so will the return tie - but we are going to try to win," said O'Neill, a European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest. "Of course we can overturn it. It was never going to be an easy match but this time next week we will be fitter again.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Champions: Lyon, Atltico closing on grp. phase Aug 20, 2009
Zurich, a European Cup semifinalist in 1977, is making its third attempt in four seasons to advance from the Champions League qualifying rounds. In Salzburg, Muhamad Gdir put Israeli champions Maccabi Haifa in front in the 22nd and Shlomi Arbeitman scored the winner six minutes from the end after Alexander Zickler had leveled for the Austrian club in the 56th. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
* Richards banned for three years over bloodgate Aug 19, 2009
Ex-England No 8 Richards resigned as Quins boss last week following the fall-out from the incident where Williams used fake blood during a European Cup quarter-final against eventual champions Leinster on April 12 to create the appearance of a cut in his mouth in order to allow a substitute onto the field ... One saving grace for Quins was the committees decision not to expel them from next seasons European Cup ... Richards, 46, who guided Leicester, the club where he made his name as a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Supersub Samaras hits late winner Aug 7, 2009
Substitute Georgios Samaras was their hero in Moscow as the Greek internationals late goal edged the former European Cup winners to within one round of making the lucrative group stages and also ended a 22 match winless streak away from Glasgow in European competition. Celtic X for whom Australian striker Scott McDonald was their other scorer X will face a tough draw in the final qualifying round, with potential opponents being Arsenal, deposed seven-time French champions Lyon or Italian... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Celtic make history, Shakhtar crash out of Champions League Aug 7, 2009
Substitute Georgios Samaras was their hero in Moscow as the Greek internationals late goal edged the former European Cup winners to within one round of making the lucrative group stages and also ended a 22-match winless streak away from Glasgow in European competition. However, there was to be no such joy for Shakhtar Donetsk Ukraines first ever European club trophy winners when they won the last ever UEFA Cup title earlier this year as they were held 0-0 by unheralded Romanian outfit... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Liverpool agree to sell Xabi Alonso to Real Aug 6, 2009
He quickly became a Kop favorite, helping them win the European Cup in 2005 and the FA Cup the following year. Alonso has also been a regular feature in the Spain squad since 2003 and was a part of Luis Aragones victorious side at Euro 2008. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Bobby Robson, Former England Soccer Coach and Player, Dies of Cancer at 76 Aug 1, 2009
Robsons record at Ipswich led to his fending off competition from candidates including , a two-time European Cup-winner with Nottingham Forest, to succeed as England coach ... Success in Portugal attracted Barcelona, where Robsons acquisition of Brazil striker Ronaldo from PSV helped the club win the Spanish Cup and the European Cup Winners Cup. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Robert Robson; soccer coach knighted for service to sport Aug 1, 2009
A year later, he was voted European Manager of the Year after winning the Spanish Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and the European Cup Winners Cup with a team that included Brazilian star Ronaldo. He returned to PSV and then went to Newcastle from 1999 to 2004. (Boston Globe)
Former England manager Robson dies at age 76 Aug 1, 2009
" When Robson regained his health, Barcelona hired him in 1996 and he was voted European Manager of the Year in 1997 after winning the Spanish Cup, Spanish Super Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup with a team that included Brazil striker Ronaldo. "As a trainer, without doubt he is one of the greatest in the world," Ronaldo said. He returned to PSV for a second stint before Newcastle, which chose not to sign him as a player almost 50 years previously, hired him in September 1999 to help it stay in... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Eto'o, Mourinho vow to collaborate at Inter Milan Jul 29, 2009
Inter last won the European Cup in 1965, but collected the UEFA Cup in 1998. "Winning a Champions League with Inter would be like the first time we won it with Barcelona,'' Eto'o said. "We hadn't won it for a long time and it is a big challenge. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Eto'o signs at Inter Jul 28, 2009
" The 28-year-old Eto'o helped Barcelona win the 2006 and 2009 Champions League, scoring in both finals. Inter coach Jose Mourinho was brought in a year ago with the goal of helping the team win its first European Cup since 1965, but Eto'o warned his new club not to focus too much on the Champions League. "I know that Inter is desperate to win the Champions League, but you can't only think about that cup," he said. "Because if you are too focused on the Champions League, you forget about the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Liverpool Tries Refinancing as `Cheap Girl in Bar' Treatment Enrages Fans Jul 26, 2009
While the club is the most successful U.K. soccer team -- an 18-time league champion and winner of five European Cups -- three-time European winner Manchester United tied Liverpool for domestic titles by taking the league last season ... Benitez, 49, led Liverpool to its fifth European Cup in 2005. (Bloomberg)
Ben Franklin & Jon PickstoneTHE LIMEY Jul 25, 2009
Highlights of Sven's career on the continent included taking Benfica to the European Cup final and Lazio to the Serie A title. It was much to everyone's shock, then, when Eriksson was unveiled on Wednesday as the Director of Football at Notts County. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
What is the state of soccer in U.S. Jul 23, 2009
In 1997, in the European Cup Winners Cup, we played Tromso in Norway. It took us five hours to get there on four different flights. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
A rivalry for the ages Jul 23, 2009
Herrera s megalomaniacal approach produced two European Cup wins and attracted a passionate following throughout Italy. Inter has failed to recapture that glory, the weight of the past becoming especially burdensome as the Nerazzurri (Black and Blues) have been eclipsed by the Milan Rossoneri (Red and Blacks). (Boston Globe)
Eriksson officially signs for 4th-div. Notts County Jul 23, 2009
Eriksson won six trophies with Lazio between 1997 and 2000, including Serie A, the European Cup Winner's Cup and two Italian cups. He led Sweden's IFK Goteborg to the UEFA Cup in 1982. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Class A is not OK: Harrison coke ban Jul 22, 2009
English Premiership club Harlequins has been fined 215,000 ($437,569) by the European Cup organisers for faking an injury in a quarter-final with eventual champions Leinster. European Rugby Cup also slapped a one-year suspension on winger Tom Williams for his role in the incident, when he left the field, supposedly with a blood injury. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Europa League: Roma handed Belarus or Belgium trip Jul 18, 2009
Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, European Cup winner in 1988, was drawn at home in the first leg against Cherno More of Bulgaria or Moldova's Iskra-Stali ... Steaua Bucharest, the 1986 European Cup winner from Romania, must advance against Hungary's Ujpest next week to play Motherwell of Scotland or Albania's Flamurtari in the third qualifying round. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ronaldo rich, ready for new challenge at Madrid Jul 17, 2009
Ronaldo, who won the Champions League with Manchester United but lost to Barcelona in last season's European Cup final, is hoping his new team can pull off the same triple. "You need sometimes a little bit of luck, but I believe we have a good team, a good coach. Why not?" Ronaldo said of the nine-time European Cup champions. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
UEFA cuts Drogba, Bosingwa bans by one match Jul 16, 2009
"We're happy with the outcome and we've had a fair hearing,'' Chelsea lawyer Jim Sturman told The Associated Press. Ovrebo also appeared before the UEFA appeals body, which confirmed a $141,000 fine on Chelsea for the improper conduct of its players and fans at the May 6 second-leg match. Barcelona scored a late goal to snatch a 1-1 draw and advance on away goals to the final, where it then beat Manchester United to claim its third European Cup. Drogba approached Ovrebo after the final whistle... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Sporting dilemma Jul 14, 2009
" And of course, whatever the actions until there's a way to read a sportsman's mind no-one can prove that Connors's toilet visit and Rusedski's towelling weren't entirely innocent. DIRECT DISTRACTION There are the direct attempts to put the opposition off. Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar is infamous for his wobbly knees during the 1984 European cup final penalty shoot-out against Roma. As Francesco Graziani prepared to take the kick, Grobbelaar wobbled his knees in mocking terror. The... (BBC News -- UK)
Deschamps, Marseille honor late Louis-Dreyfus Jul 5, 2009
The club kept its European Cup crown, however. "It's thanks to Robert Louis-Dreyfus that the club is back among the contenders today," Marseille's president Jean-Claude Dassier said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Kenny Dalgish back at Liverpool in new role Jul 4, 2009
Dalglish joined Liverpool as player in 1977 and went on to score 172 goals in 515 games as the Reds won the European Cup three times. Dalglish had already won the English league five times when he was promoted to player/manager from the 1985-86 season and won a further three before resigning in 1991. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* Popescu says he was an informant in communist era Jul 4, 2009
He also helped Barcelona win the European Cup Winners Cup in 1997. When the allegations surfaced on Monday, the 41-year-old Popescu said he had only signed a document in 1985 promising to defend the national interests during the regime of late dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Soccer Shorts Jul 2, 2009
Di Matteo enjoyed a successful playing career especially with Chelsea with whom he won two FA Cups and a League Cup as well as the now defunct European Cup Winners Cup. ENGLAND. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Marseille inks Porto star Gonzlez to 4-year deal Jul 1, 2009
"An agreement has been reached in principle between both parties,'' Marseille said on its Web site. The club hopes Gonzalez will join the squad on Saturday in the Alpine resort of Evian. Gonzalez has played 43 games for Argentina, scoring six goals, and formerly played for River Plate. He scored 32 times in 111 league games for Porto. The transfer could become the highest in Marseille's history, with the Web site of sports daily L'Equipe reporting that the 1993 European Cup winner could pay more... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ex-Romanian soccer star denies secret-police links Jun 30, 2009
He also captained Barcelona to win the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1997. The 41-year-old Popescu said he once signed a document promising to "defend the national interests.''advertisement | "I signed a very general thing. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ferguson has big talent gaps to fill Jun 29, 2009
A mere 32 days have passed since United relinquished their grip on the European Cup against Barcelona in Rome, but Ferguson has lost 00004000 much more than football's premier trophy in that time. Cristiano Ronaldo has been allowed to go through the Old Trafford exit door for Real Madrid, albeit for a record 80 million ($163 million), and Carlos Tevez has rejected a five-year contract worth 110,000 a week in order to move to Manchester City, a transfer which is likely to be rubber-stamped on... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Eleni Kafourou Wins 4th Straight Award Jun 21, 2009
25") at the NCAA Indoor Championships. Although her outdoor performances this spring could not be considered in balloting for the Female Athlete of the Year, Kafourou competed extensively unattached. She won the womens long jump (21-02.00), triple jump (43-01.50) and 100m dash (12.22) at the Bronco Twilight, the triple jump with a mark of 42-6.25 at the BYU Invitational and the long jump with a leap of 20-8.75. Earlier this month, Eleni won the long jump at the Venizelia meet in her native... (BroncoCountry.com)
UEFA bans Drogba for six matches Jun 18, 2009
Barcelona scored a late equaliser to advance on away goals to the final, where it then beat Manchester United to claims its third European Cup. Drogba approached Ovrebo after the match in a finger-waving outburst, and was pulled away by security staff and Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink while yelling an expletive toward a television camera. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Madrid gets 2 bank loans to fund spending spree Jun 17, 2009
Madrid recently signed Kaka and agreed a fee for Ronaldo for a combined $221 million as part of president Florentino Perez's bid to build a star-studded squad for the nine-time European Cup champions. Spanish building society Caja Madrid said Tuesday it has agreed to issue a loan of $106. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Ancelotti named Chelsea's fifth coach in two yrs. Jun 2, 2009
Ancelotti won the European Cup twice as a player with Milan in 1989 and 1990, and the Champions League twice as coach in 2003 and 2007. "Champions League for me is the best competition in the world and all want to win," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Guardiolas Barcelona eclipse Cruyffs dream team Jun 2, 2009
Every Barca side since has been measured against Cruyffs great side, captained by Guardiola, that won four successive league titles between 1991 and 1994 along with the 1992 European Cup. Kings of Europe: Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez and his team-mates are congratulated by Deportivo Coruna players before their Spanish League match on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Ancelotti takes over at Chelsea Jun 2, 2009
As if that wasnt enough to get Abramovichs attention, Ancelotti also won the European Cup twice with Milan during his playing days. Since Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003, he has seen his team come agonizingly close to European glory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Football: Ancelotti vows to bring European glory to Chelsea Jun 2, 2009
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Rocky road for English defenders Jun 1, 2009
Retiring English World Cup winning duo Corry and Lewsey were appearing for a star-studded team which also included seven former All Blacks and Elsom, the hero of Leinster's European Cup final victory over Leicester last weekend at Murrayfield. The Barbarians were 33-5 up early in the second-half, and although the hosts fought back in the closing stages, they'd left themselves with too much to do at a sun-drenched Twickenham. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Sport Soccer Shorts Jun 1, 2009
England veterans Corry and Lewsey were appearing for a star-studded team which also included seven ex-All Blacks and Elsom, the hero of Leinsters European Cup final victory over Leicester last weekend. Martin Johnsons side, who next week face Argentina in the first of two Tests, conceded five tries with former England wing Iain Balshaw crossing twice. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Guus a jolly good fellow, but time to move on Jun 1, 2009
" As a young coach, Hiddink would always try to watch the FA Cup final, and now says that victory in the world's oldest knockout competition ranks alongside winning the European Cup and Dutch league titles. "It was one of the biggest, a big achievement - winning in the mecca of world football," he said. "The FA Cup is something you cannot believe. " And something he won't win again with Chelsea. Hiddink will now focus on Russia's World Cup qualifier against Finland on June 10 as he targets... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barbarians beat England May 31, 2009
England veterans Corry and Lewsey were appearing for a star-studded team which also included seven ex-All Blacks and Elsom, the hero of Leinster's European Cup final victory over Leicester last weekend at Murrayfield ... Elsom, lauded by Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll as the key to Leinster's European Cup triumph, took a pass friom the on-song Blair and outpaced England back-row Nick Easter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rocky set to confront Wallabies May 30, 2009
"In all fairness, the Leinster game plan was about getting Rocky the ball in a bit of space and to get him running at people. He was so effective c You could see it happening, and the question was 'How could you stop it?' A lot of guys in the Magners League couldn't do it, and when he came to the European Cup final, we couldn't do it either.". Such performances elevated Elsom to hero status in Dublin and put extra pressure on him to remain at Leinster for another season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Guardiola true to word as Barca win May 29, 2009
United were chasing their fourth European Cup title, and fourth trophy this season after winning the Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup and League Cup. Guardiola had one last request for Barcelona fans in the Italian capital as he expected them to celebrate into the night X also show some class. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Barcelona's triumph brings celebrations, violence May 29, 2009
Guardiola, the sixth man to have won the European Cup as both player and coach, received lavish praise. "No coach in the world has achieved what Pep has in his first season. How do we thank Pep for changing the dynamics of the dressing room and producing the best football ever seen?" asked Barcelona-based daily Sport. (FindLaw News)
'I don't know': May 28, 2009
Goals from star forwards Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi gave the Catalans a deserved victory and denied United from becoming the first team to retain the title since the European Cup became the Champions League in 1993. It gave the Spaniards a unique treble having already won their domestic league and cup and meant they repeated a feat United achieved in 1999, which Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson had then claimed would never be matched. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Barcelona routs Man. United 2-0 to win Champions League title May 28, 2009
Barcelona's new title is its third European Cup and second in the past four years ... Carles Puyol hoists the European Cup, Barcelona's third Champions League title overall and second in the past four years ... ROME (AP) -- A rare headed goal by Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League final on Wednesday, giving the Spanish side its third European Cup title and third trophy in a magical season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Barcelona crowned European champions May 28, 2009
United had been chasing its fourth European Cup title, and fourth trophy this season after winning the Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup and League Cup. . (Xinhuanet, China)
Barcelona beats Man United 2-0 in final May 28, 2009
ROME: A rare headed goal by Lionel Messi helped Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Champions League final on Wednesday, giving the Spanish side its third European Cup title and third trophy in a magical season ... Guardiola became the youngest coach to win European soccer's top club competition since the European Cup became the Champions League in 1993 ... United had been chasing its fourth European Cup title, and fourth trophy this season after winning the Premier League, FIFA Club... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
