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Mourinho: 'We were the best team by far'

2010-03-16T22:18:16Z

Inter boss says his team was 'superior' to Blues in every way

Chelsea 0-1 Inter Milan: The Daily Mirror match report

2010-03-16T22:18:25Z

Martin Lipton on Chelsea's latest Champions League failure

Sneijder: 'We can go all the way'

2010-03-16T22:02:00Z

Inter star confident Italians can reach Champions League final

Mourinho's Inter oust Chelsea

2010-03-16T22:21:00Z

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho made a triumphant return to Stamford Bridge after Samuel Eto'o sent 10-man Chelsea out of the Champions League following the 1-0 (3-1 aggregate) result.Inter, leading 2-1 from the opening leg of this last-16 tie in the San Siro, secured their place in the last eight when Eto'o scored the winner in the 78th minute. Chelsea's campaign ended in more misery when Didier Drogba was sent off in the 87th minute for a crude moment of petulance, appearing to stamp on Thia...

Chelsea 0-1 Inter Milan - Mourinho proves to be the Special Won again

2010-03-16T22:18:34Z

Jose has the last laugh as Blues crash out of Europe

What do Chelsea need to do to win the Champions League?

2010-03-16T21:27:33Z

Claudio Ranieri failed to do it. Jose Mourinho failed to do it. Avram Grant failed to do it. Guss Hiddink failed to do it. And now Carlo Ancelotti has failed to do it.Just what is the missing ingredient when it comes to Chelsea and the Champions League?They've spent millions of pounds to assemble one of Europe's best squads, but still they can't find the winning formula in Europe's premier competition.Are they destined always to be the bridesmaids and never the brides? Or is it only a matter ...

HT Chelsea 0-0 Inter Milan - Stalemate at the Bridge as Blues face Champions League exit

2010-03-16T20:45:32Z

Chelsea have it all to do in the second half to overturn first leg deficit

Follow tonight's Champions League and Premier League action LIVE!

2010-03-16T19:43:09Z

Text commentary, pictures and stats from all of tonight's games, plus match reports on the whistle

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Tuesday, March 17

2010-03-16T17:00:03Z

Day one of Cheltenham is over, and already the Mirror Football shirt is lost. With nothing left to play for except the fun of seeing how many days Alan Brazil will miss of his TalkSport show due to extreme thirst, we're taking solace in these brilliant football videos from the interweb.

1) Not sure, but we THINK this might be a foul...

Chelsea vs Inter Milan: Champions League preview video

2010-03-16T16:32:11Z

Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge tonight for Inter Milan's Champions League clash with Chelsea, and the Daily Mirror's chief football writer Martin Lipton will there to cover every kick.

Watch the video below to see Martin's preview of the match.

Real Madrid target Ashley Cole

2010-03-16T13:34:25Z

Spanish giants ready to move for the Chelsea and England defender, with Patrice Evra their back-up option

Will Mourinho or Ancelotti triumph in the battle of the Bridge?

2010-03-16T13:17:17Z

Jose Mourinho is back in town, back at Chelsea, and back in the headlines.The former Blues coach returns to Stamford Bridge tonight for the first time as a rival team boss when his his Inter Milan side take on his old club in the Champions League.Inter hold a 2-1 lead from the first leg, but with Chelsea's away goal the tie is wide open.Statistically, it's Chelsea who hold the advantage: as well as the away goal, they are at home, and - man for man - have a better team.But that is without the...

He's back: bigger, bolder and - in his own mind at least - better than ever, but when will Jose come back for good?

2010-03-16T13:17:39Z

He's back. Bigger, bolder and - in his own mind at least - better than ever.For all the efforts of Carlo Ancelotti to paint it otherwise, tonight is not about Chelsea versus Inter Milan, not about two clubs desperate to finally end their years of European under-achievement.It is about HIM.The Special One.Jose.And you know he will relish every single second of it.Last night, as Mourinho entered Stamford Bridge, calling in on the office staff who still swoon when they see him, before making his...

Mourinho is back: 10 things we've missed about the Special One

2010-03-16T13:26:30Z

Jose Mourinho makes his competitive return to Stamford Bridge today for the first time since his controversial departure in 2007.Chelsea's prodigal son will no doubt be accompanied by his usual entourage of excitement and controversy. His unique style of management may have annoyed some but others would argue he has been sorely missed from the English game.MirrorFootball's Richard Arrowsmith presents ten things we miss about a problem like Mourinho...1) The SwaggerFrom the moment he announced...

Mourinho dumps striker for Chelsea clash after stand-up row

2010-03-16T11:34:41Z

Inter Milan boss axes Mario Balotelli

Why I'm convinced Arsenal can win the title - I've even bet my dinner on it

2010-03-16T14:13:41Z

Since the start of the season I've had a friendly wager with my Mirrorfootball colleague John Cross that Arsenal will win the title.Dinner in an expensive restaurant will be coming my way should Arsene Wenger's men prevail and I am already making a date in my diary to accommodate Crossie.Partly because there is now an invincible spirit at the heart of the Gunners' title drive which saw has seen them over the line on several occasions this season in the kind of game they used to lose last term...

Zola: Chelsea vs Inter will go to extra time

2010-03-16T10:00:34Z

Former Blues striker reckons the sides won't be separated after 90 minutes

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Tuesday's papers

2010-03-16T08:59:03Z

From today's Daily Mirror: Spurs agree £6m deal for Brazilian wonderkid Grant refuses to commit to Pompey - Exclusive Beckham: I'll be back Campbell wins legal battle with Portsmouth I should still be Chelsea boss says Mourinho Hull want Hughes to replace sacked Brown From today's other papers:Calum Davenport has played his last game for West Ham. The defender is back in training after suffering leg wounds in a stabbing last year, but the Hammers are desperate to cut costs so have agreed...

Ancelotti has confidence in Turnbull

2010-03-16T18:31:05Z

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti remains confident rookie goalkeeper Ross Turnbull will not let the Blues down as they prepare to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit to Inter Milan in the Champions League last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge.Turnbull, who made his league debut for the club in Saturday's 4-1 demolition of West Ham, is set to play only the second Champions League game of his career against Jose Mourinho's side. "It's not possible for Cech or Hilario to recover, so Turnbull will play and Rh...

Mourinho keen on Premier League return

2010-03-16T18:31:04Z

Jose Mourinho has put English football's big-spending clubs on alert after admitting he still wants to manage in the Barclays Premier League. The self-proclaimed 'Special One' won every domestic honour during his time as manager of the Blues including back-to-back Premier League titles. But he was sacked in September 2007 after his relationship with the club's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich suffered an irreparable breakdown. "I have, as I said before, three things to do in my career - one...

Ancelotti: My Blues play like Roman wants

2010-03-15T20:46:45Z

Chelsea boss claims his side are more entertaining than they were under Jose Mourinho

I should still be Chelsea boss says Mourinho

2010-03-16T18:40:04Z

Special One returns with a dig at Blues' record since his departure

Scholes: 'We can win every game to take title'

2010-03-15T15:53:31Z

Midfield ace sets United team-mates maximum points target

Inter stars issue stark warning to Chelsea

2010-03-15T17:08:49Z

Keeper Julio Cesar says Italian giants will be going for goals at Stamford Bridge

Man United may have dumped Milan, but it looks Mour difficult for Chelsea

2010-03-15T16:41:19Z

Just because Man United murdered Milan last week, it doesn't follow that Chelsea are good things to see off Inter tonight.Ageing Milan weren't so much a football team as a post office queue. Inter on the other hand have men in their prime, like Samuel Eto'o and Jose Ego'o.Inter boss Jose Mourinho is criticised in Italy for his arrogance and his egotism and the flak is justified. I hate egotists because they think about themselves far more than they think about me.But the guy knows his onions,...

Beckham blow opens the door for England's left-sided trio

2010-03-15T17:55:39Z

As the World Cup door slammed shut on David Beckham, opportunity knocked for others.And while Fabio Capello admitted his sadness at losing one of the key components of his plans for South Africa, the England boss will expect those who have their chance to benefit from Beckham’s heartbreak to show they are ready to step through the open portal.For four players in particular, Beckham’s anguish represents their chances, either to confirm their status in Capello’s eyes, or make him blink and take...

Ancelotti plays down Mourinho return

2010-03-16T13:41:01Z

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti insists his players will not be distracted by former boss Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Mourinho will be back at his old stamping ground for the first since he was sacked by the club in September 2007. Inter have a 2-1 lead from the opening leg of the last-16 tie in the San Siro but Ancelotti is confident there will be no divided loyalties among a squad that was largely constructed by the self-appointed 'Speci...

3PM Extra: The best videos we've found on the internet today - Monday, March 15

2010-03-15T15:17:28Z

As the nation's tanning salons and karaoke bars shut as a mark of respect for Phil Brown, here's another selection of brilliant football videos.

1) Not the greatest of weekends for David Beckham. He's out of the World Cup and, to add insult to injury, Brazilian Baiano's ripped off his greatest moment in Paulisto's win against Prudente.

Malouda unemotional about Mourinho return

2010-03-15T20:41:04Z

In-form Chelsea winger Florent Malouda insists Jose Mourinho's successful managerial tenure at the club is now just history as far as the players are concerned. Malouda, one of the last to be signed by Mourinho before the coach was sacked in September 2007, is adamant that the squad, largely constructed by the 'Special One', do not care about the past. Inter Milan boss Mourinho will return to Stamford Bridge for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday. But Malouda, who...

Ancelotti: Mourinho factor won't have Special impact on Champions League clash

2010-03-15T12:51:42Z

Chelsea boss says Inter clash will be decided on the pitch, not in the dug-out

I'm backing 'The Arse' to come from behind in the title race - and that will really hurt

2010-03-15T11:37:56Z

Manchester United dismissed Fulham on Sunday with another wave of Rooney’s magic wand.United climbed back to the summit of the Premier League having fallen into third place after Saturday’s fixtures.The title race is revving up. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are almost inseparable in games played, goal difference and points accumulated.Scanning the remaining eight games for United and Arsenal, and the remaining nine for Chelsea, you’d be hard pushed not to believe that Arsenal have t...

Ask John Cross your football questions in our live webchat on Monday lunchtime

2010-03-15T11:00:52Z

Want to talk about the weekend's football? Want to get something off your chest? Want to ask something about your club? Want to know about life as a leading football journalist?Then join Daily Mirror football writer John Cross, our king of the back page exclusives, online on Monday from 12.30pm-1.30pm in our Monday Mouth-Off series - the new place for you to chat with Daily Mirror reporters about everything that happened on another wild weekend in the Premier and Coca-Cola Leagues.To ask a qu...

Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Monday's papers

2010-03-15T08:45:18Z

From today's Daily Mirror: Liverpool set for cash boost - but still face losing Torres Birmingham owner vows to spend big this summer Beye escapes O'Neill wrath after admitting he wants to quit Villa Parker not giving up hope of England World Cup call-up Beckham's World Cup dream ended by torn Achilles tendon From today's other papers:Trying to sign Wayne Rooney and linking him up with former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo has beocme an "obsession" for Real Madrid, says pres...

Chelsea 4-1 West Ham: The Daily Mirror match report

2010-03-14T17:33:03Z

Mourinho holds no fear for Blues after brilliance of Malouda and co

Ballack tells Mourinho: 'You're history now'

2010-03-14T22:35:30Z

Chelsea star warns former boss his mind games will count for nothing

Chelsea will make it three out of three for England in the Champions League

2010-03-15T10:48:39Z

Chelsea will be in for a heck of a battle against Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan side tomorrow in the Champions League, but I fancy them to progress.I am looking forward to doing live commentary of the game. The Italian champions lead 2-1 from the first leg at the San Siro and it is going to be a tough old ask for Carlo Ancelotti’s side against.But they warmed up nicely with a demolition of West Ham at the weekend and I think the home side will win 2-0 tomorrow to go through.I have every faith i...

Blues: Cole comeback on schedule

2010-03-15T13:01:01Z

Chelsea have reacted swiftly to deny suggestions left-back Ashley Cole is behind schedule in his bid to recover from a broken left ankle.Cole has returned from three weeks in France following the operation, which is understood to have been a complete success, and speculation that his chances of making the World Cup finals in South Africa this summer were slim have been quashed by Chelsea.Describing such a claim as "nonsense", a Chelsea spokesman told Press Association Sport: "The club's medic...

Ancelotti confident ahead of Inter clash

2010-03-14T19:11:04Z

Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea are ready for the return of Jose Mourinho and Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night.Chelsea hammered West ham 4-1 to go back to the top of the Barclays Premier League thanks to a brace from Didier Drogba and other goals from Alex and Florent Malouda. But with Chelsea in the midst of a goalkeeping crisis as they approach Tuesday's showdown, Ancelotti was keen to stress that Chelsea, unlike Inter, were in "good condition", and said: "The game is in...

Mourinho not nervous about Chelsea return, says Eto'o

2010-03-13T19:15:05Z

Inter Milan striker says Jose Mourinho will his relish return to Stamford Bridge

Mourinho set to quit Milan - with Madrid move likely

2010-03-13T23:08:07Z

Special One will weigh up his options before quitting Inter Milan in the summer

Clubs fuming at price hike for FA Cup semi-final seats

2010-03-13T16:20:28Z

Aston Villa, Chelsea and Portsmouth rejected seats for the Wembley showpiece because they are too expensive

Zola tips Chelsea to send Inter Milan packing

2010-03-13T23:08:06Z

West Ham chief reckons former club will be too strong for Jose Mourinho's men

Ancelotti: I am NOT under pressure to win the Champions League

2010-03-13T23:07:46Z

Ancelotti says Russian owner will be happy with any trophy Chelsea win

Sheringham exclusive: I'd ditch JT from England team - King and Rio are the best pair

2010-03-13T19:10:52Z

Teddy Sheringham looked longingly at the World Cup, and decided John Terry is ill-equipped to help England win it.The former England striker believes Fabio Capello must pair Ledley King with Rio Ferdinand in the opening Group C match against the USA in Rustenberg on June 12.He’s making no moral judgement on Wayne Bridge’s decision to retire from international football.He’s merely convinced that King, rather than Terry, will stabilise a defence which should feature Gary Neville and a fully fi...

Chelsea 4-1 West Ham: The Sunday Mirror match report

2010-03-13T22:10:28Z

Didier Drogba hits double to put Blues back on top

We'll KO Mourinho says buoyant Carlo

2010-03-13T19:53:23Z

Boss lifted by West Ham romp ahead of Euro decider

Chelsea go top after Hammers triumph

2010-03-13T19:51:03Z

Chelsea went back to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a comfortable 4-1 win over West Ham at Stamford Bridge.Brazilian defender Alex headed Chelsea in front in the 15th minute but Scott Parker levelled with a stunning volley on the half-hour.Didier Drogba rose unmarked to restore Chelsea's lead in the 55th minute and Florent Malouda added a third 14 minutes from time. Drogba then added his second of the game in the 89th minute to put Carlo Ancelotti's side one point clear of Manche...

Chelsea 4-1 West Ham

2010-03-13T17:57:49Z

Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda and Alex ruin Gianfranco Zola's Bridge return and put Blues back on top

HT: Chelsea 1-1 West Ham

2010-03-13T16:04:07Z

Parker wonder goal cancels out early Alex strike

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2010-03-13T17:29:12Z

Text commentary, pictures and stats from all of today's games, plus match reports on the whistle