Euro 2016: Plucky Northern Ireland could cause massive upset against misfiring Germany
• 9 years agoGermany meet underdogs Northern Ireland -- former postal workers and all -- in Paris on Tuesday with a place in the Euro 2016 knockout phase on the line.
Former Germany captain Michael Ballack retires at 36
Fp Archives • 13 years agoBallack, who returned to Bayer Leverkusen in 2010 but was left without a contract after last season, had been linked with a possible move to the United States or Australia.
Barcelona set sights on Champions League after La Liga loss
Fp Archives • 13 years agoWith hopes of a fourth consecutive Spanish league title fading, Barcelona is turning its full attention to defending its European crown — which is bad news for Bayer Leverkusen, who will face them on Tuesday.
The owner wants us to win in Europe, says Lampard
Fp Archives • 14 years agoAndre Villas-Boas launches his attempt on Tuesday to succeed where his six predecessors have failed by delivering the Champions League trophy to Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich this season.