INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL HEADLINES ***Aston Villa battled back from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their derby clash with West Midlands rivals West Brom at The Hawthorns on Monday night. ***Chelsea manager José Mourinho has called on Chelsea to secure their passage into the knockout phase of the Champions League with victory at Basel on Tuesday as his players enter a cluttered and pivotal period of the season whereonly the brave can survive. (The Guardian) ***Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has warned Zenit St Petersburg against underestimating the weakened team he has taken to Russia. Having already sealed top spot in Group G in the UEFA Champions League, Simeone has opted to rest several of his stars for Tuesdays clash. ***Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner was arrested on Monday for criminal damage at his luxury apartment block. Police quizzed the 25-year-old Danish star after doors to a gym were kicked in and a window smashed at his apartment block in Bushey, Herts. The player was reportedly met when he came back from training on Monday and was cautioned by police. (Daily Mirror) ***AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has denied he is happy to be playing away from the San Siro as the pressure continues to grow on him. Allegris men travel to Celtic in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, needing a result to end their worrying form slump. ***Roma head coach Rudi Garcia labelled Cagliari goalkeeper Vlada Avramovs performancephenomenalafter the 0-0 draw between the teams on Monday night. ***Napoli head coach Rafael Benitez says his side will need to bealmost perfectif they are to beat Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. ***Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp insists there is no crisis at Dortmund ahead of a UEFA Champions League clash with Napoli he billed asa final. ***New Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis thinks the job is a very good opportunity for him, despite their current lowly status in the Premier League. (Sky Sports) ***Jan Vertonghen has denied there is a rift between André Villas-Boas and the Tottenham Hotspur players that might have been to blame for Sundays 6-0 humiliation by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. (The Guardian) ***Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is reportedly interested in having Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic as his new number one. And Joe Hart could head the other way for the second half of the season to preserve his England World Cup place. (Daily Mirror) ***Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has reportedly joined Manchester City’s growing worldwide fan club. Pablo Zabaleta claims his Argentina pal has followed the Blues’ recent rise and asks about them when they meet up on national duty. (The Mirror) ***Barcelona head coach Gerardo Martino has insisted Barca are not interested in playing for a draw when they visit Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. ***Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed Fernando Torres is fit and ready to return for the clubs UEFA Champions League game at Basel on Tuesday.
Posted on: Tue, 26 Nov 2013 10:57:03 +0000
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