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Russia worried about possible Champions League violence

Thu, 15 May 2008 11:01:34 GMT

LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Russia is worried about possible fan violence in Moscow during next week's Champions League final after the clashes in Manchester this week, but is doing all it can to prevent it, Russia's ambassador to London said on Friday.

Chelsea must win to placate Abramovich -Ranieri

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:54:37 GMT

VINOVO, Italy, May 15 (Reuters) - Chelsea must win the Champions League for owner Roman Abramovich to believe his project is on track, former coach Claudio Ranieri has said.

Monaco loss motivates Manchester United's Evra

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:54:34 GMT

MANCHESTER, England, May 16 (Reuters) - Losing the Champions League final with Monaco in 2004 is a malaise Patrice Evra said on Friday he hoped to cure with a Manchester United victory.

Cole aims to erase memory of Paris Champions League final

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:43:11 GMT

LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is determined not to endure a second Champions League final disappointment next Wednesday in Moscow having been reminded of his first every time he arrives at training.

Russian minister urges fans to show respect in Moscow

Wed, 14 May 2008 17:11:20 GMT

LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - The Russian government urged English fans on Thursday to "show respect" to their hosts when they go to Moscow in their thousands next week for the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Chelsea's Malouda confident ahead of Moscow showdown

Wed, 14 May 2008 15:13:08 GMT

COBHAM, England, May 14 (Reuters) - Chelsea will go into next week's Champions League final against Manchester United in good spirits despite losing out to their rivals for the Premier League title, France forward Florent Malouda said on Wednesday.

No surprising familiar foes in final, says Grant

Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:16 GMT

COBHAM, England, May 14 (Reuters) - Preparing for next week's all-English Champions League final against Manchester United in Moscow is easy, Chelsea manager Avram Grant said.

Terry, Drogba and Carvalho fit for Champions League final

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:04 GMT

"They trained today so I don't think there is any problem," Grant told a news conference looking forward to the final in Moscow against Manchester United on May 21.

United and Chelsea ready to continue battle in Moscow

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:06:55 GMT

United and Chelsea will approach their looming Champions League final in contrasting moods after United wrapped up the title.

Terry and Drogba likely to be fit for Champs League final

Sun, 11 May 2008 16:43:06 GMT

England defender Terry injured his elbow and Drogba jarred his knee during Sunday's final Premier League match of the season, a 1-1 draw at home to Bolton Wanderers.

Grant concerned with injuries before Champs League final

Sun, 11 May 2008 16:13:19 GMT

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Avram Grant said Didier Drogba as well as John Terry had picked up injuries on Sunday, 10 days before they play Manchester United in the Champions League final.