PSG vs Marseille 2-1 Highlights 2012 Jeremy Menez Ayew Alex Goals Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

PSG vs Marseille 2-1 Highlights 2012 Jeremy Menez Ayew Alex Goals Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter PSG vs Marseille 2012 ( Video Paris Saint Germain Marseille BELOW) Final score and result:- PSG vs Marseille 2-1 ( Jeremy Menez, Alex/ Andre Ayew) Parc des Princes, Paris- 20.

Bayern Munich v. Marseille Preview: Bayern look to pile more misery on Marseille and close in on home final - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

In the history of the European Cup/Champions League, there have been only three occasions that one of the finalists was in a final held at their home stadium: 1957 (Real Madrid beat Fiorentina), 1964 (Inter beat Benfica), and 1984 (AS Roma lost to Liverpool).

Inter vs Marseille 2-1 Highlights 2012 Champions League Video Goals Milito Brandao Pazzini Mandanda Red card Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Inter vs Marseille 2-1 Highlights 2012 Champions League Video Goals Milito Brandao Pazzini Mandanda Red card Video is a post from Soccer Blogger.

Champions League: Chelsea hopeless while Inter, Madrid and Bayern have work to do - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

The Champions League quarter final contestants will be decided this week, as the final four fixtures of the round of 16 take place on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. After stellar performances from the underdogs in the respective first legs, four favourites have work to do to make the last eight.

PSP photographer Paul Rudderow was on hand for rain soaked Wednesday night's 1–1 draw between Ghana Football Association and Federacion de Futbol de Chile at PPL Park. Here's a look at what he saw.

The opening handshake

The Ghana starters

The Chile starters

Pile up at midfield

Dominic Oduro holds off Lucas Dominguez

Shelly Ali Muntari takes the leg from under Alexis Sanchez

Luis Casanova holds off Jonathan Mensah

Jonathan Mensah turns between Gary Medel and Jose Rojas

Matias Fernandez moving up field

Matias Fernandez backheels to Humberto Suazo

Junior Fernandes gets up first

Marcelo Diaz slide tackles Andre Ayew

Happy Chile fans

Derek Owusu Boateng takes on Jose Rojas and Osvaldo Gonzalez

Derek Owusu Boateng walks over Marcelo Diaz

Anthony Annan stretches for the ball

Daniel Agyei moving up field

Alexis Sanchez goes up for a header

Photo by Tracy Allen/ISIphotos.com

Dominic Oduro won't be the only member of the Chicago Fire getting his first taste of international soccer in Wednesday's Ghana-Chile friendly at PPL Park.

Patrick Nyarko has been called in as a late addition to Ghana's roster, marking his first call-up on the international level.

We should pay more attention to FC Basel 'keeper Yann Sommer. He's matured into quite the hottie while we've been busy with other things, hasn't he?

We're warming to this observations business. It's quick, easy and most importantly, allows us to sneak out of the office for an extended lunch break.

It was a night of shocks in the Champions League as Inter Milan and Bayern Munich both suffered late defeats to dent their chances of progressing onto the quarter finals of the tournament.

In Marseille, it took a 93rd minute header from Andre Ayew to hand the home side a significant advantage ahead of the return leg in two weeks time while Swiss club Basel broke the hearts of many Bayern fans with Valentin Stocker's 86th minute strike.

Andre Ayew scored a 93rd minute header to give Marseille a precious 1-0 win over Inter Milan at the Stade Velodrome leaving coach Claudio Ranieri fighting for his job. In a tight and edgy encounter, both sides struggled to muster up any significant chances as the pair clashed for the first time since their UEFA [.

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Ricardo Clark has been loaned out by Eintracht Frankfurt to Stabaek in Norway.

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Late goals were on display yet again as a pair of stubborn underdogs put a couple of European giants in shaky standing in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

Bayern Munich provided most of the pressure but were fairly inept in front of goal and were punished in the closing stages against FC Basel, surrendering a late goal in a 1-0 loss in their first leg in Switzerland.

Marseille vs Inter 1-0 Highlights Video 2012 Champions League Goal Andre Ayew But is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Marseille vs Inter 1-0 Highlights Video 2012 Champions League Goal Andre Ayew But is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Marseille vs Inter 2012 ( Olympique Marseille Inter video below) Final score and result:- Marseille vs Inter 1-0 ( Andre Ayew) Stade Velodrome, Marseille- 22.

Asamoah Gyan's weekend was full of surprises for Ghanian soccer fans. The striker wrote a letter to the country's football association (FA) informing the national team's leadership that he would be retiring "indefinitely" from international play.

The 26-year-old has claimed that he has not fully recovered psychologically from missing a crucial penalty in the 120th minute of Ghana's loss to Uruguay in the 2010 World Cup Quarterfinals.

Ghana vs Mali African Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights 0-2 Video Goals Diabate Vorsah Red Card is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Ghana vs Mali African Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights 0-2 Video Goals Diabate Vorsah Red Card is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Ghana vs Mali 2012 ( Ghana Mali AFCON Video below) Final score and result:- Ghana vs Mali 0-2 ( Diabate*2) Nuevo Estadio de Malabo- 11 February, 2012- Africa [.

Zambia vs Ghana Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights 1-0 Semifinal Gyan penalty miss Emmanuel Mayuka Goal Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Zambia vs Ghana Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights 1-0 Semifinal Gyan penalty miss Emmanuel Mayuka Goal Video is a post from Soccer Blogger.

Captain John Mensah puts Ghana ahead through his third international goal. Saber Khelifa equalized after beating Samuel Inkoom to a lofted ball. The match headed to extra time and in the 110th minute, Abedi Pele's son, Andre Ayew scored the winner after Tunisia's goalie, Aymen Mathlouthi coughed up Inkoom's cross right into his path.

When you're playing for Tunisia in extra time of an Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal against Ghana, one thing you definitely don't want to do is make a point to elbow an opponent in the face. As Aymen Abdennour found out after shoving Andre Ayew and then elbowing him away from the ball in the 108th minute on Sunday (skip to the end of the video), this will earn a straight red card.

Ghana vs Tunisia Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights 2-1 Goals Mensah Khelifa Ayew Video Tunisie is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Ghana vs Tunisia Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights 2-1 Goals Mensah Khelifa Ayew Video Tunisie is a post from Soccer Blogger.

Mali made it to the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating the co-hosts Gabon on penalty kicks. Gabon played a good match with massive home support that included Gabon's long-time president Omar Bongo. It was an intense match where Gabon took the lead early in the second half by Eric Mouloungui.

Botswana vs Mali 1-2 Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights Goals Ngele Dembele Keita Video AFCON is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Botswana vs Mali 1-2 Africa Cup of Nations 2012 Highlights Goals Ngele Dembele Keita Video AFCON is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter Botswana vs Mali 2012 ( Botswana Mali Video Below) Final score and result:- Botswana vs Mali 1-2 ( Ngele/ Dembele, Keita) 1st February, 2012- Africa Cup of Nations [.

Asamoah Gyan's superb free-kick helped Ghana into the African Nations Cup quarter-finals, as they beat Mali 2-0 today. Andre Ayew scored their second securing their last 16 spot.

As the curtains draw open for the AFCON tournament, attention will definitely be on a number of players who are set to retire once a winner is revealed on February 12th.

For many it will mark an end to the golden generation of some of the continent's truly brightest talents but also the beginning for a new breed of stars who will look to carry on from where their predecessors left.

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Jamie Trecker of Fox Soccer traveled to London and sat down for a video interview with Clint Dempsey.
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Yaya Toure was named the CAF Player of the Year for being awesome in 2011, and rightly so. Possibly for his sartorial abilities.

Actually, he showed up in different dress, which makes one think that massive robe is a prize for winning the prize. A prize which immediately turns its wearer into a spiritual healer?

Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure was yesterday named African Player of the Year 2011 in a lavish gala ceremony in Accra Ghana. The 28 year old who has had a fantastic start to the EPL this season, beat Mali's Seydou Keita and Ghana's Andre Ayew who finished second and third respectively to win the award and become only the second Ivorian since Didier Drogba to win the award.

By JOHN BOSCHINI

From almost out of the UEFA Champions League to topping Group E, it's been a crazy first campaign for Chelsea manager Andres Villas-Boas.

Talks of crisis at Stamford Bridge seem to be dissipating after Chelsea routed Valencia 3-0 to advance to the knockout round for the ninth consecutive season.

City are proving to be a strong contender for the Premier League title this season and one player who has been instrumental in the Club's unbeaten run and fantastic form is Yaya Toure.

Toure who joined City last summer after a misunderstanding with his former club FC Barcelona,has proved to be one of the club's most important signings with the 28 year old defensive midfielder going on to become a key player in Mancini's line up.

The Confederation of African Football has released its short list for 2011 CAF African Player of the year. The list includes usual suspects Didier Drogba of Ivory Coast, Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon and Seydou Keita of Mali.

Other players short listed for the prestigious award include: Asamoah Gyan, Yaya Toure, Kevin Prince-Boateng, Moussa Sow, Gervinho, Adel Taarabt and Andre Ayew.

By Alan Duffy

Gervinho and Yaya Touré celebrate

Four Premier League stars have made the shortlist for the 2011 CAF African Player Of The Year awards, with the Ivorian trio of powerhouse Yaya Touré, fleet-footed wideman Gervinho and veteran hitman Didier Drogba all getting the nod along with QPR's Moroccan schemer Adel Taarabt

However, they'll be up against four-time winner Samuel Eto'o (FC New Russian Money & Cameroon), Kevin-Prince Boateng (Milan & Ghana), Seydou Keita (Barcelona & Mali), Asamoah Gyan (FC New Dubai Money & Ghana), Andre Ayew (Marseille & Ghana) and Moussa Sow (Lille & Senegal).

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QPR's Adel Taarabt is one of the ten finalists for African Footballer of the year.

RvP congratulating Song on a good impression of RvP's celebration at Stamford Bridge

After the euphoria of Saturday's emphatic win at Stamford Bridge, it's time for the players to take their mind of that and concentrate on the next game. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, this is just as big a game as the last match.

RvP congratulating Song on a good impression of RvP's celebration at Stamford Bridge

After the euphoria of Saturday's emphatic win at Stamford Bridge, it's time for the players to take their mind of that and concentrate on the next game. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, this is just as big a game as the last match.

Aaron Ramsey struck two minutes into added time to give Arsenal an important 1-0 win at Marseille's Stade Velodrome that puts them in control of Champions League Group F.

After a largely dispiriting 90 minutes in which both sides struggled to create clear-cut chances, substitute Ramsey controlled an accidental flick-on from Gervinho and placed his shot low past Steve Mandanda to give Arsene Wenger's side a fifth win in six games in all competitions.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reminded the team's critics that the Gunners fall in the unique category of teams such as Real Madrid and Manchester United as the only clubs to have played Champions League football for fourteen consecutive years.

In preparing for tonight's Group F clash away to Marseille, Wenger responded with confidence when questioned regarding the credentials of his side.

Arsenal travel to the Stade Velodrome tonight in a champions league clash against Group F leaders Marseille. The Gunners go into this match knowing that anything less than a win could seriously hamper their chances of moving onto the next stage.

However things do not look too good for Arsenal as number of their key players are major doubts for the fixture.

Who wants to give me a helping hand?

Arsenal heads to the south of France to continue our Champions League adventure. This is the first of 2 back-to-back matches against Marseille. Stade Velodrome will provide the backdrop for this encounter and this is the same pitch where Dennis Bergkamp scored that immaculate goal for Holland against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.

Who wants to give me a helping hand?

Arsenal heads to the south of France to continue our Champions League adventure. This is the first of 2 back-to-back matches against Marseille. Stade Velodrome will provide the backdrop for this encounter and this is the same pitch where Dennis Bergkamp scored that immaculate goal for Holland against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.

Tomorrow sees the Arsenal step on the Stade Velodrome and take on the mighty Olympique Marseille, for what is due to be an exciting clash for 1st place in Group F. With Olympiakos winless and Dortmund disappointing, the Arsenal-Marseille clashes will likely dictate the final standings of our group, so it's important to go and get a result out there tomorrow.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Andre Santos have struck early for Arsenal to give the home side a 2-1 advantage over the visiting Olympiakos during the first half at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners left skipper Robin van Persie and key playmaker Aaron Ramsey on the bench in anticipation of Sunday's cracking North London derby but that did not prevent them from dominating in the early stages of their Group F match.

Group F: Arsenal – Marseille – Olympiacos – Borussia Dortmund.

That doesn't look like a group of death to me but there is enough in there keep things on edge. Perhaps part of the reason is also that Arsenal will have to go on a long, consistent run before most fans regain complete confidence.