<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href=""?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Champions League news from itv.com</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS174278</link><description>UEFA Champions League news from itv.com</description><pubdate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:09:10 GMT</pubdate><item><title>Eto'o treble inspires Inter</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/etoo-treble-inspires-inter-352308508.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Etoo-treble-inspires-Inter-c0ef084a-9714-4f09-a220-babb378f2b50.jpg" width="160px">Samuel Eto'o struck a hat-trick as Champions League holders Inter Milan thrashed Werder Bremen 4-0 at the San Siro.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferguson impressed by Hernandez</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/ferguson-impressed-by-hernandez-284544212.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ferguson-impressed-by-Hernandez-9ad88de2-7bc4-4864-bfc5-036048812525.jpg" width="160px">Sir Alex Ferguson claimed scoring goals is like "shelling peas" to the man nicknamed Little Pea.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Smith plays down expectations</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/smith-plays-down-expectations-426754757.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Smith-plays-down-expectations-db349411-3b84-4e93-bdee-156fa145ffdd.jpg" width="160px">Walter Smith refused to countenance any talk of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League after Steven Naismith's first-half strike against Bursaspor at Ibrox took the Light Blues top of Group C along with Manchester United.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Probe begins into Marseille claims</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/probe-begins-into-marseille-claims-720551973.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Probe-begins-into-Marseille-claims-016da5b1-1671-427d-9b41-f3a9d0413fb8.jpg" width="160px">Chelsea have launched an investigation into a number of incidents involving Marseille fans amid claims by the French club's security chief that he was thrown out of Stamford Bridge ahead of their Champions League game.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>More to come from Javier - Fletcher</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/more-to-come-from-javier-fletcher-11798204.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/More-to-come-from-Javier---Fletcher-9821b6e0-81d9-44e9-afb7-e24b17ae5009.jpg" width="160px">Darren Fletcher is expecting Javier Hernandez to do great things for Manchester United.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilshere hails Fabianski save</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/wilshere-hails-fabianski-save-738120967.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Wilshere-hails-Fabianski-save-bd3ca54d-ffee-4abe-9858-e15ee77791bc.jpg" width="160px">Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere praised goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski as the Gunners claimed a 3-1 Champions League win away to Partizan Belgrade.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancelotti: Blues in control</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/ancelotti-blues-in-control-302358278.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ancelotti-Blues-in-control-c0a83953-d87e-4f64-9bfa-bb7e6329a473.jpg" width="160px">Carlo Ancelotti claims Chelsea are already closing in on the second round of the Champions League after swatting aside Marseille.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger pleased by faultless 'Fab'</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/wenger-pleased-by-faultless-fab-378695075.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Wenger-pleased-by-faultless-Fab-3217bb6b-4531-445d-bd46-24ad194f1182.jpg" width="160px">Arsene Wenger has challenged stand-in goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski to make the most of his next chance as Arsenal number one after helping the Gunners beat 10-man Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in Serbia - an opportunity which could well come at Chelsea on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Sagna sees the light</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/sagna-sees-the-light-508534689.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Sagna-sees-the-light-13b4355a-8e9d-4daa-814f-2abc2f955fef.jpg" width="160px">Bacary Sagna believes Arsenal came through a real test of character with victory over 10-man Partizan Belgrade 3-1 in Serbia on Tuesday night - but knows a tougher challenge awaits at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:34:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Huddlestone cleared by UEFA</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/huddlestone-cleared-by-uefa-84722080.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Huddlestone-cleared-by-UEFA-2bd4bdd9-e387-44c6-9391-19dce9219c18.jpg" width="160px">Tom Huddlestone has avoided punishment for his apparent elbow on an opponent in Tottenham's Champions League thrashing of FC Twente.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:33:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp fears Huddlestone woe</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/redknapp-fears-huddlestone-woe-207091804.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Redknapp-fears-Huddlestone-woe-2de7cb59-5442-458c-82a0-2068fc1f1d88.jpg" width="160px">Harry Redknapp is praying he does not lose Tom Huddlestone for Tottenham's Champions League double-header against Inter Milan after UEFA subjected the midfielder to trial by television.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:55:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Attack pays off for Redknapp</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/attack-pays-off-for-redknapp-922515496.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Attack-pays-off-for-Redknapp-4221fd7d-a595-4347-b3e6-aebf29a9bbb7.jpg" width="160px">Harry Redknapp believes Tottenham's 4-1 victory over FC Twente vindicated his team selection for the Champions League clash at White Hart Lane.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:40:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Jol eyes Auxerre ties</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/jol-eyes-auxerre-ties-673491857.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Jol-eyes-Auxerre-ties-71216c57-2c13-416b-a6c1-02716d894ee8.jpg" width="160px">Ajax coach Martin Jol has identified his side's Champions League double-header against Auxerre as vital after their 1-1 draw at home to AC Milan on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:06:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Smith looks ahead to Valencia clash</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/smith-looks-ahead-to-valencia-clash-138890983.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Smith-looks-ahead-to-Valencia-clash-d96ec628-c10c-4059-8686-faab2332854a.jpg" width="160px">Rangers boss Walter Smith set his sights on Valencia after the Scottish champions ended their 11-game run without a win in Europe.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 07:51:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Bale backs penalty calls</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/bale-backs-penalty-calls-304047919.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Bale-backs-penalty-calls-cb024cd6-038d-46a3-abaf-a636f8464fda.jpg" width="160px">Gareth Bale claimed Tottenham deserved all three of their penalties in their 4-1 Champions League win over FC Twente.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:20:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Hernandez impresses Ferguson</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/hernandez-impressed-ferguson-200077882.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Hernandez-impressed-Ferguson-57e157c7-66cf-4265-8aa6-aa9fb8f5b529.jpg" width="160px">Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the contribution of Javier Hernandez as Manchester United's new-boy struck the goal which ensured his side only their second win on Spanish soil in 19 attempts in Valencia.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:20:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Carrick set for United return</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/carrick-set-for-united-return-603928852.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Carrick-set-for-United-return-d85a9b0a-337d-459b-9417-679358483310.jpg" width="160px">Michael Carrick could make his first-team return for Manchester United in their Champions League group stage clash with Valencia on Wednesday.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:41:01</pubDate></item><item><title>Tottenham v FC Twente - key battles</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/tottenham-v-fc-twente-key-battles-679905808.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Tottenham-v-FC-Twente---key-battles-08a7a2c4-5939-4284-84c4-458ea0f2143a.jpg" width="160px">Tottenham face Dutch champions FC Twente in their first ever home Champions League group phase encounter on Wednesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:28:44</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney to miss Valencia trip</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/rooney-to-miss-valencia-trip-730345989.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Rooney-to-miss-Valencia-trip-719faf2b-ae37-4b24-9e4f-ede315401a91.jpg" width="160px">Manchester United head to Valencia on Tuesday morning without Wayne Rooney but nursing a deep determination to get their season back on track.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 22:22:51</pubDate></item><item><title>Redknapp backs Lennon to find form</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/redknapp-backs-lennon-to-find-form-566817039.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Redknapp-backs-Lennon-to-find-form-19f75ca2-c7e0-4201-b2ae-9a1f5d3ad22a.jpg" width="160px">Harry Redknapp backed the misfiring Aaron Lennon to shake off his slump in form ahead of Tottenham's Champions League clash with FC Twente on Wednesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:04:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Huddlestone wants to set the pace</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/huddlestone-wants-to-set-the-pace-204206379.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Huddlestone-wants-to-set-the-pace-fe4f77a5-8c63-4ccf-809f-aedb36f76b63.jpg" width="160px">Tom Huddlestone has urged Tottenham to seize control of Champions League Group A on Wednesday by beating FC Twente at White Hart Lane.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:09:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Smith won't underestimate Bursaspor</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/smith-wont-underestimate-bursaspor-259768849.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Smith-wont-underestimate-Bursaspor-f45b6f9a-449b-4d70-af5c-dca4ffc7ec17.jpg" width="160px">Rangers manager Walter Smith insists Bursaspor should not be written off simply because they are one of the lesser known teams in the Champions League this season.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:04:41</pubDate></item><item><title>Di Maria claims summit for Real</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/di-maria-claims-summit-for-real-271336523.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Di-Maria-claims-summit-for-Real-6b17ff2b-96d9-4d08-9e44-eadcce58be56.jpg" width="160px">Angel Di Maria hit a late winner for Real Madrid at Auxerre as the Spanish giants jumped to the top of Group G.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:58:08</pubDate></item><item><title>Home form vital - Smith</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/home-form-vital-smith-112625538.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Home-form-vital---Smith-0594ce85-51a7-4d2b-89b4-734b713f4cd1.jpg" width="160px">Walter Smith claims Rangers cannot be considered favourites for any of their Champions League games - including Wednesday's clash with Bursaspor at Ibrox.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:22:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Chelsea v Marseille key battles</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/chelsea-v-marseille-key-battles-887474011.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Chelsea-v-Marseille-key-battles-7b4228d5-8183-4e01-825f-4fff4a957c76.jpg" width="160px">Former Chelsea midfielder Didier Deschamps returns to Stamford Bridge as Marseille manager for Tuesday's Champions League match. Here we look at three of the personal duels.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:22:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Valencia v Man Utd - key battles</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/valencia-v-man-utd-key-battles-367769780.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Valencia-v-Man-Utd---key-battles-00565139-ddf8-4701-a72b-469bb52cafd3.jpg" width="160px">Manchester United tackle Valencia at the Mestalla stadium on Wednesday looking to get some momentum into their Champions League campaign after the drab opening-day draw with Rangers at Old Trafford.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:22:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Rangers v Bursaspor - key battles</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/rangers-v-bursaspor-key-battles-834476057.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Rangers-v-Bursaspor---key-battles-4fa22413-b2fe-4016-b048-372b9f2f81e0.jpg" width="160px">Rangers take on Bursaspor in their second Champions League Group C match at Ibrox hoping to build on an impressive point gained away to Manchester United last time out.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:22:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Schaaf facing injury worries</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/schaaf-facing-injury-worries-2906173.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Schaaf-facing-injury-worries-6da166b8-4419-4914-a414-ed54c9d44660.jpg" width="160px">Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf will be forced to assemble a makeshift team for Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Inter Milan due to the injuries of three key players.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:06:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Anelka central to Ancelotti's hopes</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/anelka-central-to-ancelottis-hopes-490665693.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Anelka-central-to-Ancelottis-hopes-8ef455ec-2ae9-42f4-83a5-42f0863d0fcd.jpg" width="160px">Carlo Ancelotti has full confidence in Nicolas Anelka's striking prowess as the former France international prepares to spearhead Chelsea's attack against Marseille in the Champions League on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:58:19</pubDate></item><item><title>Song: Gunners are ready</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/song-gunners-are-ready-957371970.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Song-Gunners-are-ready-4ddac1d2-ed4e-49e1-9700-a2910e7506d7.jpg" width="160px">Alex Song maintains Arsenal are ready for what is set to be a highly-charged Champions League encounter against Partizan Belgrade in Serbia on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:06:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Partizan v Arsenal key battles</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/partizan-v-arsenal-key-battles-827346176.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Partizan-v-Arsenal-key-battles-d35a27cf-5488-4922-b773-87c6342ad096.jpg" width="160px">Arsenal continue their Champions League campaign away to Partizan Belgrade in Serbia on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:09:27</pubDate></item><item><title>McGregor not concerned by criticism</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/mcgregor-not-concerned-by-criticism-33708767.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/McGregor-not-concerned-by-criticism-7363ae01-d015-405a-8d4e-11546c90ca1c.jpg" width="160px">Allan McGregor claims Rangers are in a no-win situation in Europe after their goalless draw at Old Trafford sparked criticism of their tactics.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:56:49</pubDate></item><item><title>Smith looks to Naismith</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/smith-looks-to-naismith-736039928.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Smith-looks-to-Naismith-95edfca1-03dc-4930-8ffe-846ca183fb41.jpg" width="160px">Walter Smith is hoping Steven Naismith is the man to unlock the Bursaspor defence on Wednesday night when Rangers look to build on their good start in the Champions League.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:01:19</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney to miss Valencia trip</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/rooney-to-miss-valencia-trip-28769943.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Rooney-to-miss-Valencia-trip-5b594b64-d460-42e2-9e14-f7220b4c8977.jpg" width="160px">Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League trip to Valencia.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:01:19</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger has confidence in Fabianski</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/wenger-has-confidence-in-fabianski-357540618.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Wenger-has-confidence-in-Fabianski-1a9fbc8c-2293-4043-9466-818e75667391.jpg" width="160px">Arsene Wenger has backed reserve keeper Lukasz Fabianski and the rest of his young Arsenal team to rise to the challenge when they take on Partizan Belgrade in what is set to be a highly-charged Champions League encounter in Serbia on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:51:22</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho to turn to Benzema</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/mourinho-to-turn-to-benzema-541304379.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Mourinho-to-turn-to-Benzema-a5ec669b-89e8-4cd6-8254-304cc15f69cb.jpg" width="160px">Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has looked to Karim Benzema as the man to help the Spanish giants solve their goalscoring problems, confirming the France striker will start Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Auxerre.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:15:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Wenger targets a good road trip</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/wenger-targets-a-good-road-trip-119226870.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Wenger-targets-a-good-road-trip-f3c17f5f-0ac1-4db9-a0b8-32ca074f0bea.jpg" width="160px">Arsene Wenger knows the importance of recording a first away European victory in more than a year when Arsenal travel to Partizan Belgrade - both for his team's Champions League and domestic ambitions.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:36:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Fabregas earns Wenger praise</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/fabregas-earns-wenger-praise-361625637.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Fabregas-earns-Wenger-praise-589f0291-ccf6-4a08-9c1b-aefa60d17fe2.jpg" width="160px">Arsene Wenger feels Cesc Fabregas has taken his game to a new dimension after the Arsenal captain scored twice as the Gunners swept aside Champions League newcomers Braga 6-0 at the Emirates Stadium.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:36:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Ancelotti pleased with strong start</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/ancelotti-pleased-with-strong-start-253724387.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ancelotti-pleased-with-strong-start-102702eb-ab7c-4fa2-9a5f-3e3e20a14382.jpg" width="160px">Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti was satisfied with his team's 4-1 victory over Group F minnows MSK Zilina as the English champions began their Champions League campaign in comfort.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 07:36:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Mourinho: Goals will come for Real</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/mourinho-goals-will-come-for-real-242214505.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Mourinho-Goals-will-come-for-Real-d263e360-ea92-4a14-90fa-bac01e029063.jpg" width="160px">Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insists he is not worried about his side's lack of goals so far this season, warning upcoming opponents that a thrashing is in the pipeline.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:33:57</pubDate></item><item><title>We'll impress in Europe - Jenas</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/championsleague/generalnews/well-impress-in-europe-jenas-999674819.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Well-impress-in-Europe---Jenas-0e37b216-233d-44a6-bd06-b5315f48da3e.jpg" width="160px">Jermaine Jenas has warned that Tottenham will be a force to be reckoned with in Europe this season.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:06:10</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
