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WOLFSBURG, Germany (AFP) - England striker Michael Owen hit a Champions League hat-trick on Tuesday to give national coach Fabio Capello a timely reminder of his talent as Manchester United finished top of their group. Full Story »
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LONDON (AFP) - Carlo Ancelotti faces a nervous wait to discover how long he will be without Michael Essien after the Ghana midfielder limped off with a hamstring injury during Chelsea's 2-2 draw against APOEL Nicosia. Full Story »
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GLASGOW (AFP) - China captain Zheng Zhi wants to play his part in helping Celtic qualify for next season's Champions League after missing out on European football this term. Full Story »
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MILAN (AFP) - Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho was in customarily belligerent mood at Tuesday's pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday's crucial Champions League encounter with Rubin Kazan. Full Story »
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STUTTGART (AFP) - New coach Christian Gross has demanded his Stuttgart players fight to the death in Wednesday's crucial Champions League home tie against Unirea Urziceni. Full Story »
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PORTSMOUTH (AFP) - Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus announced his retirement from professional football on Tuesday because of a persistent knee injury. Full Story »
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ROME (AFP) - Juventus and Bayern Munich clash in a winner-takes-all battle of European giants at the Stadio Olimpico here on Tuesday. Full Story »
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BERLIN (AFP) - German champions VfL Wolfsburg are hoping to take advantage of Manchester United's growing casualty list when they take on the English giant on Tuesday for a place in the Champions League's last 16. Full Story »
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MOSCOW (AFP) - Russian club CSKA Moscow said Tuesday two of their defenders have been suspended for the Champions League away match to Besiktas because of a "technical mistake" during a recent doping control. Full Story »
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PARIS (AFP) - The first four Champions League groups conclude on Tuesday with a host of major clubs including Real Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus and Bayern Munich still unsure of a place in the knockout phase. Full Story »
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