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Riise joins Roma
Liverpool's long-serving defender John Arne Riise has joined AS Roma for £4m. The Norwegian left-back was on the fringes of the first-team last term after losing his spot to Fabio Aurelio, and his last act of significance at Anfield was the last-minute own-goal that helped propel Chelsea to victory in their Champions League semi-final.
19 Jun 2008, 9:49 AM
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United out to set new Champions League record
Manchester United will set a new Champions League record of 11 consecutive home wins if they beat Roma on Wednesday night. They currently share the record of 10 wins with Juventus.Furthermore, they are unbeaten in this competition for 13 matches, and remain one of only two sides unbeaten in this season's Champions League
8 Apr 2008, 1:58 PM
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Mexes: Roma not finished yet
Phillipe Mexes insists Roma have not abandoned their dream of reaching the Champions League final and say they can overcome a two-goal deficit against Manchester United on Wednesday. The France international believes his side can record a famous result at Old Trafford and bounce back from a disappointing first leg quarter final defeat.
8 Apr 2008, 10:30 AM
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Roma could lose Champions League Final
Roma have been warned they could lose out on staging the 2009 Champions League final if there is trouble at the Stadio Olimpico during their quarter-final clash with Manchester United.Ten United fans were stabbed when the two teams met in the Eternal City last season, while there was also fighting during Real Madrid's visit in the last round.
1 Apr 2008, 1:58 PM
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Manchester United beat Roma
Wayne Rooney scored his first goal of the season to help Manchester United beat Roma in the Champions League and chalk up their sixth 1-0 victory in eight games. Rooney hit an angled first-time shot across keeper Gianluca Curci after 70 minutes to seal victory at Old Trafford.
2 Oct 2007, 10:37 PM
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Juan rejects Roma fears
Roma defender Juan insists they are going back to Old Trafford without any fear and are determined to make amends for their crushing defeat in the Champions League last season.
United recorded one of their best-ever performances in the European Cup when they cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Italian side.
1 Oct 2007, 5:01 PM


