Dutch soccer star Robin van Persie returned to his home ground on Monday as he signed with Feyenoord Rotterdam hoping for a positive ending to his dwindling career.
Four-time European Champions Ajax Amsterdam were felled at the first hurdle of the continent's second tier Europa League on Thursday, exiting in the group stage two days after rivals PSV Eindhoven celebrated long-awaited success.
Liverpool are the remarkable comeback in the 2005 Champions League final to keep themselves focused.
Former Brazilian striker Romario has already scored his 1,000th goal, according to Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant.
Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all avoided each other in the Champions League quarter-final draw.
Klaas Jan Huntelaar scored twice as Ajax Amsterdam defeated arch-rivals Feyenoord 3-0 in the Dutch League on Sunday.
Real Madrid came from two goals down to score five in the second half and trounce Lokomotiv Moscow 5-2 in a spectacular Russian Railways Cup semi-final on Friday.
Inter Milan marched into the Champions League knockout stage after fortunate second-half goals from strikers Julio Cruz and Zlatan Ibrahimovic set up a 3-0 home win over Fenerbahce on Tuesday.
The France striker, who damaged stomach and groin muscles in his team's Champions League exit to PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, should be ready for next season, Arsenal said.
AC Milan played out a goalless draw at Celtic after failing to capitalise on their dominance in Tuesday's Champions League first knockout round
Manchester United suffered a setback as they were shocked by FC Copenhagen.
Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos said the pitch was responsible for the mistake that allowed Bayern Munich to take the lead after 10 seconds of their Champions League game on Wednesday.
A controversial freekick by Ryan Giggs gave Manchester United a 1-0 win over Lille and sparked a near-walkout by the French side in the first leg of their Champions League first knockout round tie.
Skipper Raul struck twice as Real Madrid got the better of old foes Bayern Munich with a 3-2 win at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League first knockout round tie on Tuesday.
Former Chelsea manager Ian Porterfield and Dutch coach Clemence Westorhof are on AIFF's list
Bayern Munich, Liverpool, PSV Eindhoven and Valencia reached the knockout round of the Champions League with two group matches to spare.
A second-half Peter Crouch header earned Liverpool a 1-0 victory at Girondins Bordeaux.
Photos from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Tuesday
Former England manager Bobby Robson is to have surgery to remove a brain tumour, news media reported on Sunday.
Holders Barcelona will play Premier League leaders Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League, 10 years after the sides faced each other in the final, following Monday's draw for the first knockout stage.
Last year's finalists Juventus will face-off against Bundesliga champs Bayern.
AC Milan cruised to a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich and into the Champions League semi-finals on a 4-2 aggregate.
Champions Liverpool were sent crashing out by Benfica.
Thierry Henry scored with a brilliant individual effort to give the English side a 1-0 victory in the first leg last 16 knock-out round.
The Portuguese champions snatched the winner when the Brazilian met a Petit free-kick after 84 minutes.
Andriy Shevchenko struck with a penalty to give AC Milan a valuable 1-1 draw in the Champions League last 16 first leg match against Bayern Munich.
A round-up of weekend action in the main European leagues.
PSV Eindhoven coach Guus Hiddink was named as Australia's new national coach for their World Cup campaign
The Brazilian striker celebrated his international farewell with a goal as the world champions beat Guatemala 3-0 in a friendly international.
Ajax said in a statement that assistant trainers Ruud Krol and Tonny Bruins Slot would run the team while the club looked for a replacement.
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