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href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/news/1737494/">Bellamy at the double as Liverpool sink Newcastle</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 30 December 2011 22.46 CET</p><p class="teaser">Craig Bellamy scored twice against his former side as Liverpool FC came from behind to overcome Newcastle United FC 3-1 and move up to fifth place in the Premier League.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/news/1737848/">Delighted Ancelotti replaces Kombouaré at PSG</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 30 December 2011 17.04 CET</p><p class="teaser">"I am delighted and very enthusiastic about this project," said Carlo Ancelotti after being unveiled as the replacement for Antoine Kombouaré as coach of Paris Saint-Germain FC.</p></div><div><p class="news_category">UEFA Europa League</p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/news/1738372/">Lokomotiv sign Belarusian international Tigorev</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 30 December 2011 16.20 CET</p><p class="teaser">FC Lokomotiv Moskva have signed Belarusian international midfielder Yan Tigorev on a three-and-a-half-year deal from fellow Russian Premier League outfit FC Tom Tomsk.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/news/1738359/">Zaragoza part company with coach Aguirre</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 30 December 2011 14.44 CET</p><p class="teaser">With the club lying four points adrift at the bottom of the Liga after just two league wins from 16 league matches, Real Zaragoza have dismissed their coach Javier Aguirre.</p></div><a class="next" href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/news/"><span class="arrow">></span><span class="text">More news</span></a><div class="clear"></div></div><div class="box" id="newsbox_bc_uefa"><h1>UEFA</h1><div><p class="news_category">General</p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefa/news/1737407/">Caring about football – UEFA in 2011</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 30 December 2011 11.00 CET</p><p class="teaser">UEFA.com presents a review of events and activities in another fascinating and hectic year for European football's governing body – with football remaining paramount to UEFA's vision.</p></div><div><p class="news_category">Obituaries</p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefa/news/1738088/">Italian coach Buso passes away</a></h3><p class="date">Sunday 25 December 2011 21.42 CET</p><p class="teaser">Fomer goalkeeper and coach Sergio Buso, the assistant to ex-Italy boss Roberto Donadoni between 2006 and 2008, has died at the age of 61 after a long battle with leukaemia.</p></div><div><p class="news_category">President</p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefa/news/1737706/">Preserving football's values – Michel Platini</a></h3><p class="date">Sunday 25 December 2011 10.10 CET</p><p class="teaser">UEFA President Michel Platini extends season's greetings as he reviews a year which underlined the importance of preserving football's values and contained many memorable moments.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefa/news/1737816/">Media rights deal for 2012-15 UEFA Europa League announced in Greece</a></h3><p class="date">Thursday 22 December 2011 16.06 CET</p><p class="teaser">072 - Antenna awarded certain media rights</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefa/news/1737813/">UEL Greece media rights 2012-15</a></h3><p class="date">Thursday 22 December 2011 15.57 CET</p><p class="teaser">Antenna have been awarded the remaining UEFA Europa League media rights in Greece for the period between 2012 and 2015.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a 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href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/1734728/">Fàbregas flourishing in new-found freedom</a></h3><p class="date">Wednesday 21 December 2011 14.15 CET</p><p class="teaser">Despite inheriting the No4 shirt worn by his hero and coach Josep Guardiola, Cesc Fàbregas is flourishing in the role of a 'false nine' after returning to FC Barcelona from Arsenal FC.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/1736975/">Napoli striker Lavezzi laid off for five weeks</a></h3><p class="date">Monday 19 December 2011 15.19 CET</p><p class="teaser">SSC Napoli are counting the cost of Sunday's 3-1 Serie A loss to AS Roma after it was confirmed that Ezequiel Lavezzi is likely to miss up to five weeks with a right thigh injury.</p></div><div><p class="news_category">General</p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/1734567/">Cauņa flourishing after landmark 2011</a></h3><p class="date">Monday 19 December 2011 11.11 CET</p><p class="teaser">Latvian player of the year Aleksandrs Cauņa speaks to UEFA.com about a memorable first year at PFC CSKA Moskva, one he describes as the most successful of his career.</p></div><div><p class="news_category">General</p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/1736524/">Messi-inspired Barcelona take world title</a></h3><p class="date">Sunday 18 December 2011 12.57 CET</p><p class="teaser"><b>Santos FC 0-4 FC Barcelona </b><br/>Lionel Messi scored twice as the European club champions clinched the FIFA Club World Cup for the second time in three seasons with a routine win.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/1736520/">Ayew celebrates birthday with new Marseille deal</a></h3><p class="date">Sunday 18 December 2011 12.15 CET</p><p class="teaser">Saturday was a 22nd birthday to remember for André Ayew, who was awarded a contract extension that keeps the Ghanaian international striker at Olympique de Marseille until 2015.</p></div><a class="next" href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/"><span class="arrow">></span><span class="text">More news</span></a><div class="clear"></div></div><div class="box" id="newsbox_nav_uefaeuropaleague"><h1>UEFA Europa League</h1><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/1738352/">Rutten to leave PSV at the end of season</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 30 December 2011 13.57 CET</p><p class="teaser">PSV Eindhoven have announced that coach Fred Rutten will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season after declaring his desire for a fresh challenge.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/1738328/">Schalke add Obasi to attacking arsenal</a></h3><p class="date">Thursday 29 December 2011 17.53 CET</p><p class="teaser">FC Schalke 04 have increased their attacking options with the signing of Chinedu Obasi on loan from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim until the end of the season, when the deal can be made permanent.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/1737996/">Simeone returns to take Atlético reins</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 23 December 2011 16.06 CET</p><p class="teaser">Diego Simeone has returned to UEFA Europa League contenders Club Atlético de Madrid as coach, replacing Gregorio Manzano at the club he twice represented as a midfielder.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/1737865/">Atlético part company with Manzano</a></h3><p class="date">Thursday 22 December 2011 19.04 CET</p><p class="teaser">UEFA Europa League contenders Club Atlético de Madrid have dispensed with the services of their coach Gregorio Manzano in the wake of their Copa del Rey elimination.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/1737375/">Portugal UEFA Europa League media rights</a></h3><p class="date">Wednesday 21 December 2011 11.00 CET</p><p class="teaser">Sport TV have been awarded the UEFA Europa League media rights in Portugal for the period between 2012 and 2015, and will broadcast four live matches per kick-off slot.</p></div><div><p class="news_category"></p><h3 class="news"><a href="/web/20120101091115/http://ac.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/1734643/">Ajax and Porto ready for Rainy City action</a></h3><p class="date">Friday 16 December 2011 15.55 CET</p><p class="teaser">"When United came out of the pot, there was a wow," said captain Jan 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