Daily Archives: September 20, 2008

Group C – President Joan Laporta : “I am sure that the fans will enjoy themselves this year”

Barcelona president Joan Laporta was relieved to see his side register a victory as they saw off Sporting Clube de Portugal 3-1 in their opening Champions League Group C game. Barca have failed to win either of their opening two … Continue reading

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Group B – Massimo Moratti is happy

Internazionale president Massimo Moratti was delighted with his side’s performance in their 2-0 Champions League victory away to Panathinaikos. Goals from Amantino Mancini and Adriano gave the Nerazzurri a perfect start to their Group B campaign and Moratti was impressed … Continue reading

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Group B – Allofs slams Werder display

Werder Bremen‘s sporting director Klaus Allofs hit out at his side’s failure to win at home to Anorthosis Famagusta in their opening Champions League Group B game. The Cypriot champions frustrated Werder in the Weserstadion, leaving Thomas Schaaf‘s team with … Continue reading

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Andrea Pirlo out of action for up to two months

AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo is set to be out of action for up to two months after an ultrasound scan revealed that an injury suffered in training on Tuesday was a tear to the muscle in the 29-year-old’s right … Continue reading

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Group H – “Raul will be back to his best soon”, said Mijatovic

Real Madrid sporting director Predrag Mijatovic has backed Raul to bounce back from his below-par start to the new season. The veteran striker had come under fire after two disappointing La Liga appearances before he drew a blank in Wednesday’s … Continue reading

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