From champs to chumps - this is the worst AC Milan team of the Berlusconi era
The Rossoneri got their Champions League campaign under way with a hugely disappointing performance against Anderlecht, and are now at their lowest ebb in decades
Italy
2012-09-19 11:00:00
Arsenal bank on German efficiency of Podolski & Mertesacker
Arsene Wenger watches from the stands as the duo's consistency and reliability, rather than the much-heralded Spanish wizardry of Santi Cazorla, sees Gunners through Euro test
Lukas Podolski
2012-09-19 11:10:00
Wednesday's Bet of the Day: Expect Juventus to defy stereotype with an attacking display at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea begin the defence of their trophy against last season's Italian invincibles, who certainly know where the goal is. Al Hain-Cole expects Vucinic to pose the biggest threat
England
2012-09-19 11:15:00
'I am the judge, not Joe Hart' - Mancini blasts Manchester City goalkeeper's outburst
The manager has issued a rebuke after the England international suggested the whole team were at fault rather than himself in the Citizens' 3-2 reverse at Real Madrid
Roberto Mancini
2012-09-19 11:30:00
'I joined Real Madrid for nights like these' - Modric revels in Manchester City win
The Croatia international was delighted with his side's victory over the Premier League champions, and hopes the game will act as the catalyst to Los Blancos' season
Luka Modric
2012-09-19 11:35:00
Manchester United - Galatasaray Betting Preview: Old Trafford win for Kagawa & Co.
Sir Alex Ferguson will be anxious to avoid last year's sloppiness in the Champions League, which saw the Reds suffer an early exit. Adam Bate expects a strong display on Wednesday
England
2012-09-19 11:50:00
Bayern brimming with confidence ahead of Valencia game, says Heynckes
The veteran trainer is relishing Wednesday's visit of the Spanish outfit, and insists his side are only focused on surviving the group stage of the Champions League
Jupp Heynckes
2012-09-19 11:55:00
Chelsea 'don't want to stop' in quest for trophies, says Mikel
The Nigeria international has insisted the Blues still have the desire to win, as they kick-off the defence of their Champions League crown against Juventus on Wednesday
Andrea Pirlo
2012-09-18 19:57:00
Champions League is part of AC Milan's DNA, says Bonera
The experienced defender believes the Rossoneri will show their true colours again in Tuesday's curtain raiser at home against Anderlecht
Daniele Bonera
2012-09-18 20:12:00
Robben: Valencia are very good, but not Barcelona or Madrid
The Dutchman has warned his Bayern team-mates that a difficult match lies in store, and Holger Badstuber and Philipp Lahm can only agree