When midfielder Francesco Magnanelli joined Sassuolo in 2005, they were in Serie C2; now they are preparing to take on Luzern in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round for a place in the play-offs, and dreaming of a maiden group stage campaign. The 31-year-old captain – Sassuolo's appearance record holder – spoke about the Emilia-Romagna club's incredible rise with UEFA.com.UEFA.com: How does it feel to have come from the lower leagues to Europe with Sassuolo?Francesco Magnanelli: I'm delighted. In one sense, I am like a child doing something for the very first time; in another, I know I'm mature enough for these important games. ... UEFA.com - News
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WWE Championship Match Ends In Controversy Ahead Of SmackDown-Raw Draft
Dean Ambrose technically still is the WWE champion, but only after a controversial ending to his title match with former Shield partner Seth Rollins on “Monday Night Raw.” The match finished after a “Superplex,” but both men had their shoulders on the ground, resulting in a draw. That meant Ambrose, who entered the night as the champion, walked out of Providence’s Dunkin’ Donuts Center with the belt around his waist. Fans without the WWE Network might not know that, though, because the final decision wasn’t made until Raw went off the air. New Raw commissioner Stephanie McMahon had Rollins declared the champion at the end of the show, bu...
Ronaldo in Madrid squad ahead of BVB clash
Real Madrid news By Dermot Corrigan, Spain Correspondent Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training with Real Madrid and has been included in the 20-man squad for Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal second leg at Borussia Dortmund. • Train: Ramos inspires Real Ronaldo was rested for Madrid’s 4-0 La Liga win at Real Sociedad on Saturday night, with coach Carlo Ancelotti saying the knee problem that has hampered the Portugal captain during recent matches required some rest. Given Madrid’s 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Ronaldo could be rested again in Dortmund to give the knee further time to recover fully, but the current Champions League top scorer took a full part in Los Blancos’ training session on Sunday and is in the squad. A statement on the
Wenger: Hurts to see RVP ahead of Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted he appreciated the significance of Robin van Persie's move to Manchester United long before the £24 million transfer was sealed last summer. PA PhotosRobin van Persie has carried on his fine form from last season • Blog: Suarez v Van Persie Van Persie has been hailed as the player who can decide the title this season after a sparkling start to his United career, yet Wenger is not surprised by his former captain's impact. "I don't need anyone to tell me how good he is," stated Wenger when asked about Van Persie's impact at United. "We knew when we sold him to United that that would be the case. He is one of the best strikers in the world,