Champions League draw announced
Published: 09 March, 2007, 13:04
The draw for the quarter-finals of the Champions League has been held and it's thrown together a mouthwatering tie between Italian side Roma and England’s Manchester United.
Roma have been on fire in the Italian League of late and upset one of the form sides, Lyon, in the last round of the competition. But they will face a stiff task against English Premier League leaders Manchester United. The semi-finals will see the winner of that tussle take on one of two former champions as Milan clash with Bayern Munich. In the other half of the draw, it is a plum tie for Liverpool as they go to Eindhoven for their quarter final 1st leg. If they progress, the winner of Chelsea against Valencia is awaiting them.First legs will be played April 24 and 25.
09.03.2007, 10:43
16 teams battle it out in UEFA CupThe remaining 16 teams in the UEFA Cup were all in action in first leg matches on Thursday. The day featured a few interesting games, including Sevilla’s home draw against Shakhtar Donetsk and Werder Bremen’s away win. |
09.03.2007, 13:07
Carlos to leave Real MadridReal Madrid midfielder, Roberto Carlos, will leave the club when his contract ends on June 30. The 33-year-old Brazilian has been at Real for 11 years but says its time for a change. |
