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Saturday 21 November 2009
Barcelona troubled by swine flu
FC Barcelona have fallen victim to the swine flu virus ahead of their UEFA Champions League encounter against FC Internazionale Milano with Rafael Márquez the latest player to present symptoms of the illness.
Friday 20 November 2009
Madrid proud to be in final spotlight
In the midst of towering images of some of Spain's UEFA EURO 2008™ heroes, the 2010 UEFA Champions League final logo was launched at the aptly named City of Football in Madrid on Friday.
Friday 20 November 2009
Trezeguet out for rest of group stage
Juventus striker David Trezeguet will miss the last two games of the UEFA Champions League group stage against FC Girondins de Bordeaux and FC Bayern München after picking up a calf strain.
Friday 20 November 2009
Zürich suffer Vonlanthen setback
FC Zürich will be without Johan Vonlanthen for their Group C fixture against Real Madrid CF on Wednesday because of a thigh tear, although two other injured players have resumed training.
Thursday 19 November 2009
Fiorentina trip too soon for Toulalan
Olympique Lyonnais coach Claude Puel has rated Jérémy Toulalan as "very doubtful" for Tuesday's UEFA Champions League match at ACF Fiorentina as the midfielder recovers from a groin injury.
Thursday 19 November 2009
Blessed are the set-piece makers
Five of FC Girondins de Bordeaux's six goals in an eye-catching Group A campaign may have come from set-pieces, but Yoann Gourcuff told uefa.com: "We don't work on them all that much."
Thursday 19 November 2009
Real Nihat ready to step forward
Despite saying he has failed to live up to expectations since rejoining Beşiktaş JK, Nihat Kahveci talks happily about finishing his career where it started: "I intend to sign off playing at Beşiktaş."
Thursday 19 November 2009
Delighted Milito nears Barça return
FC Barcelona's Gabriel Milito was "delighted to have the old feeling of playing again" after the Argentinian defender returned to action following almost 19 months on the sidelines with a knee problem.
Thursday 19 November 2009
Atlético coach laid up with swine flu
Club Atlético de Madrid coach Quique Sánchez Flores may miss next week's UEFA Champions League Group D match away to APOEL FC after tests confirmed that the 44-year-old had contracted swine flu.
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Santon set for spell on sidelines
FC Internazionale Milano full-back Davide Santon is likely to sit out the rest of the UEFA Champions League group phase after picking up a knee injury while on Italy Under-21 duty on Tuesday evening.
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Arsenal tie Eduardo to long-term deal
Croatia striker Eduardo says he hopes to stay at Arsenal FC "for as long as I can" after the announcement that he has signed a new long-term contract with the UEFA Champions League contenders.
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Abidal blow for Barcelona
FC Barcelona will be without defender Eric Abidal for the crucial Group F home game with FC Internazionale Milano next Tuesday after the 30-year-old sustained a thigh injury on France duty.
Monday 16 November 2009
Van Persie set for six-week absence
Robin van Persie faces around six weeks on the sidelines after the Arsenal FC forward tore ankle ligaments during the Netherlands' friendly in Italy, adding to the injury absence of Nicklas Bendtner.
Friday 13 November 2009
Champions No38 out now
The UEFA Champions League boasts the biggest clubs, biggest stars and biggest surprises – the latest edition of the official UEFA Champions League magazine is packed with all three.
Friday 13 November 2009
Lampard sidelined with thigh tear
Frank Lampard will miss Chelsea FC's UEFA Champions League trip to FC Porto on 25 November after being ruled out for three weeks with a torn left thigh muscle suffered on England duty in Doha.

Van Persie set for six-week absence

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