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PFSC agrees on Olympic position
The Professional Football Strategy Council (PFSC) has unanimously agreed that European participation in future Olympic men's football tournaments should be restricted to players aged under 21.
Zé Roberto set for ankle surgery
Hamburger SV's Brazilian midfielder Zé Roberto will miss the rest of the group stage and will not return until the new year after the decision was made for him to undergo surgery on his right ankle.
Galamaz thrilled by Unirea feat
Having helped unfancied FC Unirea Urziceni to within a point of the last 16, George Galamaz told users in the uefa.com chatroom the decisive Matchday 6 encounter with VfB Stuttgart will be "the final of our lives".
Hamburg set for final visuals launch
UEFA will unveil the design and logo for the 2010 UEFA Europa League final, as well as promoting ticket sales, at a ceremony in the northern German city of Hamburg on Monday 30 November.
APOEL proving themselves at top level
APOEL FC defender Paulo Jorge believes his side "deserve to be congratulated" after securing their second point in UEFA Champions League Group D against Club Atlético de Madrid in Nicosia.
Grant given chance at Portsmouth helm
Former Chelsea FC and Israel coach Avram Grant is to be appointed the new manager of Portsmouth FC, where he is currently technical director, succeeding Paul Hart with the side bottom of the Premier League.
Cast your vote for Play of the Day
Two great saves, two terrific goals and the perfect pass are among Matchday 5 highlights in Play of the Day, presented by UniCredit. Click here to watch the clips and then vote for your favourite.
Forlán optimistic of Atlético revival
In this Q&A with uefa.com readers, Diego Forlán outlines his confidence that Club Atlético de Madrid will turn their Spanish Liga campaign around and hopes to end the season on a high at the FIFA World Cup.
Chat with Unirea captain Galamaz
Log on to the uefa.com chatroom at lunchtime today to put your questions to FC Unirea Urziceni captain George Galamaz after his side's 1-0 victory over Sevilla FC in the UEFA Champions League.
Top spot Higuaín's next goal
Gonzalo Higuaín stated his desire for Real Madrid CF to qualify for the first knockout round as Group C winners after his first-half strike against FC Zürich helped Los Merengues to a 1-0 victory.
One for Boriello's Milan scrapbook
Marco Borriello felt his side rode their luck at times during a 1-1 draw with Olympique de Marseille but was glad his first UEFA Champions League goal helped AC Milan stay on course for the last 16.
Chamakh savours Bordeaux bliss
Marouane Chamakh described the Group A win against Juventus as "a moment of pure happiness" after his second goal in as many games helped FC Girondins de Bordeaux secure first place in the section.
Finalists Araz plan April surprise
Araz Naxçivan's Elite round success means they have produced Azerbaijan's best UEFA club competition run and Vitaliy Borisov warned: "We will surprise anyone who thinks we reached the finals accidentally."
Favourites work hard ahead of winter break
The last qualifiers of 2009 were played this week with Spain and England made to work to keep up their pefect records, Finland coach Michael Käld bowing out on a high and Belarus taking a point off the Netherlands.
New material aids UEFA anti-doping cause
With education and information being key to its activities, UEFA's anti-doping unit has produced two items to underline the message that doping has no place in football: player leaflets and a special video.
APOEL denied by Simão strike
APOEL FC 1-1 Club Atlético de MadridThe visitors stayed one point above their opponents in Group D as captain Simão cancelled out Nenad Mirosavljević's fifth-minute opener.
Higuaín keeps Madrid on course
Real Madrid CF 1-0 FC ZürichGonzalo Higuaín scored in the first half of a underwhelming performance which took Los Blancos three points clear in Group C.
Capricious Milan creep ever closer
AC Milan 1-1 Olympique de MarseilleThe Rossoneri need a point at FC Zürich in a fortnight to secure a last-16 spot as Marco Borriello and Lucho traded goals at San Siro.
Anelka again puts one over Porto
FC Porto 0-1 Chelsea FCJust as on Matchday 1, Nicolas Anelka scored the only goal between these qualified sides to ensure Chelsea clinch Group D first place.
Bordeaux confirm Group A supremacy
FC Girondins de Bordeaux 2-0 JuventusSecond-half headers from Fernando and Marouane Chamakh ensured the Ligue 1 outfit wrapped up their section with a game to spare.
Sharonov doubtful for Inter trip
Centre-back Roman Sharonov is a doubt for FC Rubin Kazan's pivotal Group F trip to FC Internazionale Milano on 9 December because of a knee injury sustained during the goalless draw with FC Dynamo Kyiv.
Song agrees long-term deal at Arsenal
Described as an "important player" by Arsène Wenger, Alex Song has earned reward for his growing stature at Arsenal FC by signing a four-year contract extension tying him to the north London side until 2014.
UEFA, FAs discuss match-fixing inquiry
UEFA met with the nine national FAs named by German authorities as having domestic league games under investigation, and based on the information some European ties are also being investigated.
Spirit the secret to Viola success
Defender Lorenzo De Silvestri believes the spirit ACF Fiorentina showed in beating Olympique Lyonnais will be crucial to any future success in the competition after the Viola sealed a last-16 berth.
AZ bottom but not sunk yet
AZ Alkmaar failed to reach the last 16 in their first campaign but Gill Swerts said there was "still plenty to play for", though a 0-0 draw against Olympiacos FC left them at the foot of Group H.
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