Cristiano Ronaldo lacks the humility of Messi, says former Brazil international Denilson
The former Selecao star believes the Barcelona ace has the edge over his rival for the Ballon d'Or both in terms of ability on the field and personality off it
Lionel Messi
2012-12-06 20:50:00
Europa League Results: Groups A-F - Napoli & Marseille crushed, Young Boys & Copenhagen eliminated by knife edge
Most teams' respective fates had already been decided a fortnight ago, but that did not stop the goals going in on Thursday, as Dnipro and AEL were amongst the biggest victors
Europa League
2012-12-06 21:30:00
Inter 2-2 Neftchi Baku: Canales salvages shock point for Azeris
Andrea Stramaccioni's young side may have dominated possession but were left to rue a late goal from the visitors, as Marko Livaja's double appeared to have won the tie
Italy
2012-12-06 21:55:00
Tottenham 3-1 Panathinaikos: Villas-Boas' side overcome brief scare to reach knockout phase
The north London club took an early lead through Emmanuel Adebayor before being pegged back by Zeca's second half strike, but rallied to claim all three points at White Hart Lane
England
2012-12-06 21:55:00
The 32 teams who have qualified for the Europa League knock-out stage
The likes of Atletico Madrid, Inter and Lyon are familiar faces, while Dnipro, Viktoria Plzen and Metalist Kharkiv will not be underestimated in Europe this season
Europa League
2012-12-06 22:00:00
Europa League Results: Groups G-L - Levante earn Hannover point after comeback, as Videoton are eliminated despite washout
The Hungarian side were cruelly denied a place in the last 32 as their game in Portugal was postponed to Friday. Elsewhere, Lazio win Group J with a 4-1 win over Maribor
England
2012-12-06 22:25:00
Benitez: I'll battle on with Blues
Rafael Benitez has vowed not to throw in the towel at Chelsea after revealing his anger at his players' limp surrender at West Ham on Saturday.
News Story
2012-12-03 06:29:00
Soldado: Players to blame for Valencia struggles
The Spain international has refused to use his former coach as a scapegoat claiming the players must be held responsible for the club's poor form
Mauricio Pellegrino
2012-12-02 17:55:00
Palermo marks Godoy Cruz bow with a draw
The former Argentina international embarked on his career on the other side of the white line and left happy with an organised showing from his new team
Martín Palermo
2012-12-02 18:41:00
Stramaccioni: Inter were not at their best against Palermo
The Nerazzurri coach felt his side could have played better against the Rosanero, but was also quick to deny that Wesley Sneijder was left out because of his contract dispute