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Sir Alex aims to underline supremacy After bettering Chelsea FC in the Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson is confident that his Manchester United FC side can do it again on Moscow's continental stage. Read more | Comments
Europe braced for weekend of drama The conclusion of the French and Italian title races and a raft of cup finals will be among the highlights of a weekend of frenzied domestic action across Europe. Continent gripped by ups and downs The headlines may belong to the title-chasers but fans across Europe's leading leagues are biting their nails as relegation and promotion battles reach their climax. Twente out to halt Ajax run FC Twente will be looking to deny AFC Ajax a hat-trick of wins in the Dutch play-off finals when they take a 2-1 lead to the Amsterdam ArenA on Sunday afternoon. Unfancied AaB take Denmark by storm Few saw Aalborg BK as serious title contenders but the North Jutland club never stopped believing and coach Erik Hamrén said that "dreams have come true". Hierro backs Spanish successors RFEF sporting director and Spain legend Fernando Hierro will be cheering Spain on in tonight's U17 final and paid tribute to the team and coach Juan Santisteban. Captains cannot wait to get going France captain Gueida Fofana and his Spain counterpart Canales meet for the second time in Antalya in Friday's final and the midfielders cannot wait to get going. Turkey tournament 'fabulous' The U17 finals in Turkey have been a "fabulous tournament" according to Jim Boyce. Sergent's troops plan next advance France did not drop a point or concede a goal in qualifying while 14 players scored 36 goals in six games, something that gives coach Gérard Sergent confidence. NEC maul hapless NAC NEC Nijmegen took a huge step towards the UEFA Cup with a 6-0 win in the first leg of their play-off at home against NAC Breda while De Graafschap escaped relegation. AaB delight in third Danish title Aalborg BK are the new Danish champions after a 2-0 win at home against Brøndby IF left them with an unassailable lead over second-placed FC København. Ferdinand books five more years at United England defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United FC as they prepare for next week's UEFA Champions League final. Five more years for United's FerdinandEngland defender Rio Ferdinand has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United FC as they prepare for next week's UEFA Champions League final. UEFA/EU launch fan advice campaign A campaign to give fans at UEFA EURO 2008™ practical information has been launched by Michel Platini and the EU Commissioner for Consumers, Meglena Kuneva. Ballack enjoying new lease of life Michael Ballack believes he is better prepared than ever to lead Germany to success at UEFA EURO 2008™ after returning to top form in London with Chelsea FC. Burns' death casts a shadow over Celtic Scottish football is in mourning after it emerged that former Celtic FC midfielder Tommy Burns has died at the age of 51 after a protracted battle with cancer. Saturday kick-off for Moscow festivities Football fans coming to the UEFA Champions League final in Moscow next Wednesday are invited to the UEFA Champions Festival, which starts on Saturday. Coaches hope for U17 final classic Spain and France played out a thrilling 3-3 draw last week and now the holders take on the team that beat them in the 2004 showpiece in Friday evening's final. Zagłębie relegated by Polish FA The Polish Football Association have relegated Zagłębie Łubin to the second division for corruption and match fixing during their promotion season of 2003/04. Groningen complete swoop for Femi FC Groningen have bolstered their squad with the signing of Nigerian midfielder Oluwafemi 'Femi' Ajilore for €3.3m from Danish club FC Midtjylland. Simply Vitebsk, better than all the rest Famous for its Slavonic Market music festival, the Belarussian city of Vitebsk has got a football club worth singing about six games into the new season. Dortmund take on Brazilian talent BV Borussia Dortmund have started looking ahead to the 2008/09 season after signing central defender Felipe Santana from Brazilian side Figueirense FC. Maierhofer rewarded for Rapid progress Fresh from appearing in Austria's provisional UEFA EURO 2008 squad, striker Stefan Maierhofer has signed permanent terms with Austrian champions SK Rapid Wien. Vargas bound for Club Brugge Belgian side Club Brugge KV have signed Venezuelan winger Ronald Vargas from Caracas FC as they look ahead to competing in the UEFA Cup again next season. Terim's tribute to Turkey youngsters Turkey's senior coach Fatih Terim paid triubute to his nation's junior squad after their semi-final exit from the UEFA European Under-17 Championship on home soil. Germany make Olympic reshuffle Silvia Neid has made five changes for Germany's final qualifier against Wales on 29 May with a view to her side's Olympic campaign in China this summer. Kovařík relishes first final honour Libor Kovařík of the Czech Republic has been selected to referee Friday's U17 final in Antalya, following the likes of Bo Karlsson, Anders Frisk and Roberto Rosetti. UEFA and TFF's gift to orphanage The player escorts for tonight's final will be provided by the Zübeyde Hanım Çocuk Sitesi'ni orphanage and it has been rewarded with gifts of tournament clothing. Winning isn't everything What is a youth coach's priority – development of players or results? UEFA technical observers Jarmo Matikainen and Marc Van Geersom discuss the issue. Östberg back home at Umeå Defender Frida Östberg is relishing the chance to clinch a hat-trick of UEFA Women's Cup titles against 1. FFC Frankfurt after returning for her second Umeå IK spell. |
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