Stay true to yourself was the mantra as Málaga CF arrived in Portugal promising to keep attacking principles intact while FC Porto’s Vítor Pereira vowed to “maintain our identity”. FC Porto coach Vítor Pereira has predicted a hard game against opponents full of quality as the Dragons prepare to host Málaga CF in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg on Tuesday. The 44-year-old shrugged off any suggestion of pre-match nerves, bullishly stating that “I can only enjoy these matches.” Counterpart Manuel Pellegrini says there will be plenty…
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Premier League will have to wait for Fischer
A number of Premier League clubs have been told to look elsewhere for Europe’s next young talent after 18-year-old striker Viktor Fischer signed a contract extension with Ajax until 2017. Fischer, a product of the Ajax youth academy, is wanted by a host of clubs including Manchester United, favourites for the Premier League title in the English football betting odds, Arsenal and Tottenham, while Serie A giants AC Milan are also eyeing the youngster closely. However, as sites such as bet365 sports betting news have reported, the Dane has batted away…
Read MoreMessi reaches 300-goal mark for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scored his 300th and 301st goals for FC Barcelona as the runaway Liga leaders came from a goal behind to beat Granada CF on a day when Málaga CF also won. Lionel Messi surpassed the 300-goal mark for FC Barcelona by scoring twice as the Liga leaders recovered from behind to defeat Granada CF 2-1. Having beaten Real Madrid CF a fortnight ago, Lucas Alcaraz’s 13th-placed Granada side threatened another surprise result when Carlos Aranda’s cross to the far post was knocked back across the area for…
Read MoreReal Madrid – Manchester United Preview
José Mourinho says the world is waiting for a great Real Madrid CF v Manchester United FC game – which, for Sir Alex Ferguson, will be the acid test of his side’s credentials. José Mourinho is relishing the opportunity to renew his rivalry with Sir Alex Ferguson when Real Madrid CF host Manchester United FC in the first instalment of their round of 16 tie. The Merengues coach has faced United twice before at this stage of the UEFA Champions League, with FC Porto in 2004 and FC Internazionale Milano five…
Read MoreShakhtar Donetsk – Borussia Dortmund Preview
The champions of Ukraine and Germany meet at the Donbass Arena, hoping to pick up where they left off in the group stage. FC Shakhtar Donetsk are in the right shape for their round of 16 visit of Borussia Dortmund despite not having played competitively since the UEFA Champions League group stage, according to Mircea Lucescu. “We have tried to reach the same level as Dortmund,” said the Shakhtar coach, who took his squad to training camps in Spain and the United Arab Emirates during the Ukrainian winter break. “Wednesday’s…
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