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Real Madrid Ousted in Champions League
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http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/11/sports/11soccer-web.html?partner=rss&emc=rsshttp://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2010/03/11/sports/11soccer-web.htmlReal Madrid was eliminated by Lyon in the second round with a 1-1 tie Wednesday night, when Manchester United advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 rout of AC Milan and David Beckham.
Real Madrid was eliminated by Lyon in the second round with a 1-1 tie Wednesday night, when Manchester United advanced to the quarterfinals with a 4-0 rout of AC Milan and David Beckham.
The failure of Real Madrid and A.C. Milan to reach the Quarter Finals of the Champions League was particularly humiliating: Madrid overspent and Milan oversold.
LONDON (Reuters) - Debt-ridden Premier League club Portsmouth's move into administration has been formally validated, revenue and customs authorities said on Thursday.
LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas will miss Saturday's Premier League match at lowly Hull City barring a "miracle," manager Arsene Wenger said on Thursday.
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Outgoing Russia coach Guus Hiddink wants to end his contract with the Russian FA as soon as possible so he can consider an offer to coach Ivory Coast at this year's World Cup, his adviser said Thursday.
MADRID (Reuters) - Real Madrid were accused of throwing 250 million euros down the drain on Thursday after being dumped out of the Champions League by Olympique Lyon.
LYON, France (Reuters) - Knocking out Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16 has left Olympique Lyon dreaming of another trip to the Spanish capital - this time for the final.
LONDON (Reuters) - Wealthy supporters trying to put a bid together for English Premier League champions Manchester United have appointed Nomura as financial advisers, in a further sign of serious intent.
MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Wayne Rooney scored twice again as Manchester United cruised into the quarter-finals of the Champions League after a 4-0 win over a feeble AC Milan sent them through 7-2 on aggregate Wednesday.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Former Barcelona and Chelsea assistant Henk ten Cate has resigned as manager of Dubai club Al Ahli following a 5-0 defeat in the Asian Champions League that he described as the "worst day" of his career.
LONDON (Reuters) - Dismissed as also-rans at various stages of an unpredictable Premier League season, free-scoring Arsenal suddenly look ideally placed for a headlong dash to claim the title.
LONDON (Reuters) - Burnley remained in the Premier League relegation zone after a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City on Wednesday earned them their first point in five games.
MADRID (Reuters) - Big-spending Real Madrid failed to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals for the sixth straight season when Olympique Lyon dumped the Spaniards out 2-1 on aggregate on Wednesday.
