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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.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny identifies the penalty save at Udinese in the Gunners Champions League qualifying round back in August as the most important moment of his career so far.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll has criticised Didier Drogba's playacting against Barcelona on Wednesday night but cautioned there was little officials could do to counteract such tactics.

Ken Livingstone, Labour candidate for Mayor of London, admits going private after continuously opposing privatising the NHS.

Barcelona boss manager Pep Guardiola has said that Chelsea are now favourites to progress to the final of the Champions League after watching his team lose 0-1 in the first leg of the semi-final at Stamford Bridge.

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The newly launched hotel is a $27 million reinvention of the Radisson.

Fabregas says he is familiar with the Blues' long-ball tactics during his time in England and it makes the Londoners a very dangerous opponent.

Norwegian mass murderer evokes name of 12th century order of knights to justify his far-right manifesto.

Wives of UN ambassadors from Britain and Germany call on Syria's first lady to stand up to her man.

Frank Lampard says that Chelsea does not fear Barcelona and have devised a plan to beat the European masters as the two teams ready themselves to face each other in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

Prime minister says Labour amendments would go further than coalition plan and cut top tax to 40p.

Bad Loans hit 18-year peak in Spain, 12-year high in Italy as debate about direct bank support intensifies

Did you know the Queen celebrates two birthdays? She gets to cut two cakes... and get two sets of presents!

Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid's French defensive midfielder, Lassana Diarra, is reportedly close to sealing a move to Turkish Süper Lig side Fenerbache, according to statements from Turkish newspaper Milliyet.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has praised Craig Bellamy's impact in the FA Cup semi-final and believes the Welshman provides an ideal model for the club's youngsters to aspire to.

Chelsea's troubled Spanish striker Fernando Torres is in surprisingly bullish form, ahead of his side's first leg Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

Around 53 percent of airlines are preparing to base flights in other countries than the UK due to severe capacity constraints in Britain's only hub airport, the Heathrow.

Guardiola's current contract with the Catalan club expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge. However, speaking ahead of Barcelona's Champions League semi-final first leg match at Chelsea, the Spaniard laughed off the rumours.

Prince William along with Kate Middleton and Prince Harry are preparing to give a royal welcome to the 2012 Olympic Torch Relay as the bearers pass through the grounds of the royal residence.

ASML Holdings NV reported a drop in its first-quarter earnings by 24 percent, as its backlog orders from top clients such as Intel and Samsung shrinked. Shares of the group fell as much as 3.5 percent at 0928 AM CEST on Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

The world's largest primary silver producer said its silver output for the first quarter met expectations, while its gold output exceeded them.

Bad weather, labour disputes hit key revenue drivers in first quarter

Tesco posted a rise in its underlying pre-tax profits of 1.6 percent to £3.9 billion and announced it will spend over £1 billion to make the UK shopping trip better for customers.

Wigan Athletic captain Gary Caldwell has accused Robin van Persie of lacking dignity after the Arsenal skipper refused to shake his counterpart's hand, in the aftermath of Monday evening's defeat for the Gunners.

A few tips for Olympic visitors on the curious practices of the English.

Former South Wales player claims he woke up gay after accident in gym.

Singer's songwriting success recognised at this year's Ivor Novello Awards

Teenager jailed for manslaughter of pensioner during riots and mother jailed for perverting course of justice.

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