Rangers out of Champions League
Champions League round-up
United fans hospitalised
FA meet Capello
Gerrard’s home burgled
Chelsea admit charge
Chester in talks with marketing group
Rangers crashed out of the Champions League and into the UEFA Cup after a 0-3 defeat against Lyon at Ibrox. Sidney Govou and a brace from Karim Benzema sealed victory for the French side before Jean-Claude Darcheville was sent-off for Rangers. Arsenal rounded off their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 home win against Steaua Bucharest - although they still had to settle for second place in Group H behind Sevilla who beat Slavia Prague 0-3. Manchester United rounded off their Group F campaign with a 1-1 draw at Roma.
Everton are through to the Carling Cup semi-final after beating West Ham United 1-2 at Upton Park. Carlton Cole gave the home side a 12th minute lead but Leon Osman equalised before the break and Yakubu’s 88th minute strike sealed victory for David Moyes’ men.
In the Blue Square Premier, Torquay United beat Farsley Celtic 1-2 at Throstle Nest.
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Five Manchester United fans were hospitalised as violence flared ahead of the club’s Champions League tie against Roma. A Foreign Office spokesman said:
“It appears there was trouble outside the stadium. A number of British fans were injured and two British nationals have been arrested. Our consular officials are on the way to the hospital to check on conditions, the numbers involved and whether anyone needs assistance. The situation is now said to be calm both outside and inside the stadium.”
Fabio Capello has met with Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick and director of development Sir Trevor Brooking for talks about becoming the next England coach. FA director of communications Adrian Bevington said:
” I’m pleased to say that these discussions were extremely positive and without any problems. Fabio has tonight returned to Italy to honour a prior commitment. Understandably, further talks are now taking place between Fabio’s advisors and ourselves. We will update you with any further developments.”
Steven Gerrard has become the sixth Liverpool player to be burgled since June 2006. Detectives are linking the burglaries, which have all taken place over the last 18 months when the footballers were playing at away games. The England star’s wife Alex Curran and two children were asleep in their Formby home at the time of the robbery. Police said thieves escaped with a woman’s Rolex watch and two sets of car keys. The five other victims include Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger, Peter Crouch, Pepe Reina and Jerzy Dudek.
Chelsea have admitted a Football Association charge of failing to control their players after referee Andre Marriner sent off Michael Essien for pushing Kenny Miller in the face during the 0-2 win at Derby County’s Pride Park on November 24. Chelsea have requested a personal hearing over the matter. The Blues believe the Ghana midfielder has been harshly treated.
Chester City are in talks with sports marketing group Sport-6 about the sale of former chairman Stephen Vaughan’s majority shareholding. Vaughan resigned as chairman on Saturday.
Nathan Davies