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UEFA reduce Chelsea's Drogba and Boswinga suspensions

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:04:26 GMT

LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) - Chelsea's Didier Drogba and defender Jose Boswinga both had their UEFA suspensions reduced by a match on Wednesday following an appeal by the Premier League club.

Chelsea appeal against Drogba, Bosingwa UEFA bans

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:40:03 GMT

LONDON, June 29 (Reuters) - Chelsea have appealed against the UEFA suspensions given to Didier Drogba and Jose Boswinga following their behaviour in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona.

Drogba and Bosingwa banned by UEFA

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:43:42 GMT

LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been banned for six UEFA matches, two of them deferred, for his improper behaviour in last season's Champions League semi-final against Barcelona, UEFA said on Wednesday.

Champions League trophy starts tour of Africa

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:16:35 GMT

ABIDJAN, June 1 (Reuters) - Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure took the Champions League trophy he won with Barcelona to his native Abidjan on Monday, the first stop on a three-nation tour with the club's African players.

Barcelona outclass United in one-sided final

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:10:52 GMT

ROME, May 27 (Reuters) - Barcelona deposed Manchester United as European champions with a 2-0 victory forged by a superb display of controlled attacking soccer in the Champions League final on Wednesday.

Barca keep cool as Man United fluff their lines

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:46:05 GMT

ROME, May 27 (Reuters) - The dream Champions League final did not materialise as Manchester United showed rare stage fright and Barcelona won without having to produce a stellar performance.

Messi takes the honours in Rome as Ronaldo flops

Wed, 27 May 2009 21:46:59 GMT

ROME, May 27 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi was hailed by his coach as the world's best player after he scored Barcelona's second goal in their 2-0 Champions League final victory over Manchester United and ended as the competition's top scorer.

Defeated Ferguson praises pass masters Barcelona

Wed, 27 May 2009 22:40:02 GMT

ROME, May 27 (Reuters) - Barcelona's "killer" first goal and their ability to control a game once in front were decisive in their 2-0 Champions League final victory on Wednesday, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said.

Guardiola makes mark in record books

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:39:27 GMT

ROME, May 27 (Reuters) - Barcelona's Champions League triumph over Manchester United on Wednesday was down to bravery and hard work, said record-setting coach Pep Guardiola.

Police arrest Barcelona fans after riots-agency

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:02:09 GMT

MADRID, May 28 (Reuters) - Spanish police arrested more than 40 people in Barcelona on Wednesday night as thousands celebrated Barcelona's victory in the Champions League final, the Europa Press news agency reported.

Two stabbed in Rome before Champions final

Tue, 26 May 2009 17:56:15 GMT

Two men, including an American mistaken for an English fan, were stabbed and eight others arrested before Wednesday's Champions League soccer final between Barcelona and Manchester United in Rome, police said.