This week's events

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Wenger confident Gunners can complete great escape

Manager Arsene Wenger insists Arsenal will complete its Champions League escape act by securing the result it needs against Olympiakos to reach the last 16.

Jose does math, and 3 into 2 doesn't go

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was in playful but confident mood following the team's 4-0 Champions League victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv that edged it closer to the knockout rounds.

Messi's return sparks Barca scoring blitz

The way Barcelona pressures its opposition is the key to the club's success, coach Luis Enrique said after a 6-1 demolition of AS Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Shorthanded Bayern puts the boots to Olympiakos

Bayern Munich demonstrated its insatiable desire for silverware on Tuesday by thrashing Olympiakos 4-0 with 10 men to reach the Champions League knockout stages as group winner.

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Warriors romp to new gold standard

Interim coach Luke Walton believes the time will come when the Golden State Warriors finally lose a game.

FIFA ethics body wants Platini banned for life

The FIFA ethics committee has requested a lifetime ban for Michel Platini, the Frenchman's lawyer said on Tuesday - a move that would rule the suspended UEFA president out of the race to succeed Sepp Blatter as head of world soccer's governing body.

Beckenbauer 'went to limit' in 2006 World Cup bid

German soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer has admitted the bidding committee he chaired for the 2006 World Cup "went to the limit" to obtain the finals.

Ibra's return a dilemma for fans

As Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to his hometown on Wednesday, some Malmo fans are torn over whether to support the city's prodigal son or the team that launched his career.

Depleted Juve looks for second City scalp

Depleted Juventus hosts Manchester City on Wednesday, looking for the win that would secure its passage to the last 16 of the Champions League.

Making last 16 would vindicate van Gaal

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hopes to thumb his nose at critics when his team hosts PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, needing a victory to progress in the Champions League.