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Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly being desperately pursued by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.

Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo insists that the Blues will try to score against Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Chelsea have a 1-0 lead and hence will be content with a draw. Meanwhile, Barcelona will have to score at least two.

Lionel Messi might appear unstoppable at Barcelona, but Chelsea have a secret weapon that stats show could well be the key to breaking the Spanish giant on his home turf; that of their stalwart keeper Petr Cech.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Chelsea have the ability to defeat Barcelona but cautioned Roberto Di Matteo's side not to try and match the Catalans' much-vaunted attack-force.

The first El Clasico victory in the league for Real against Guardiola has given a fatal blow to Barca's hopes of a fourth successive Primera Division title.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims that Welsh defender/winger Gareth Bale will not be sold this summer despite the 22 year old star being heavily linked to Spanish giants Barcelona for a possible transfer this summer, reported The Metro.

Chelsea's use of Didier Drogba proved effective in disrupting Barcelona's firebrand football in their 1-0 Champions League victory at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

More women than ever before have made it to Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world for 2012.

Wayne Rooney has had a small dig at Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, as the Manchester United man watched the Barcelona champions League match-up, hinting that he may be exaggerating fouls on the pitch with theatrical behaviour.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Barcelona are still favourites to progress to the Champions League final but lauded Roberto Di Matteo's impact since assuming temporary charge at Stamford Bridge in March.

Chelsea stunned everyone at Stamford and the world after they managed to beat the mighty Barcelona 1-0 in the first leg, semi-finals of the Champions league.

One of the great strengths of Barcelona this year has been their tactical unpredictability, Chelsea just would not know what formation or which players they will be facing on Wednesday, except of course, the sure case of Lionel Messi.

In the hours after Manchester United's comfortable victory over Aston Villa, Sir Alex Ferguson admitted Ashley Young "played for the penalty" which saw his side secure a comfortable 4-0 victory over Aston Villa and move five points cleat at the top of the Premier League.

Barcelona's Argentine wizard Lionel Messi has ruled out a future transfer to the Premier League. However, the 24 year old star has admitted he is an admirer of the English league.

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Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes it will be a "disaster" if the Gunners' captain Robin van Persie leaves the London club.

Amid all the talk of Chelsea's late revival and the giving of credit for that resurgence to interim manager Roberto Di Matteo, the hunt for someone to fill the position, from a long-term perspective, has not been abandoned.

Manchester City will again be looking out to lure fresh talent to their side by showing their big bucks.

Arsenal legend Alan Smith believes Chelsea can get the better of Barcelona in their Champions League semi-final if they adopt a more direct approach than they have previously in Europe this season.

Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola has come out in effusive praise of his players after they beat Italian club AC Milan to enter the semi-finals of the Champions League.

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has blamed the referee for his team's 1-3 defeat against Barcelona.

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Real Madrid are preparing a move for Manchester City's Argentine striker Sergio Aguero in the summer and are ready to offer compatriot Gonzalo Higuain in exchange.

Former Liverpool legend Alan Hansen has implored Roberto Mancini to look toward the example of Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and sell Mario Balotelli at the end of the season.

A 16-year-old Cameroonian youth international has created quite a stir among European football circles.

Milan and Barcelona played out an entertaining goalless draw, in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Chris Coleman believes that Tottenham star Gareth Bale could be included in the same class as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Wales manager insisting that the 22 year old is good enough to play for the world's biggest teams.

Lionel Messi has been accused by the Syrian media of sympathising with rebel opposition by sending them signals with the way he dribbles a football.

Leo Messi is now Barcelona's all-time leading goal scorer.