Messi and Ronaldo: rare gems
They are regularly pitted against each other by fans and pundits alike, but extravagantly gifted duo Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have so much in common, writes Graham Hunter.
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Graham HunterSpain
Monday 22 October 2012, 9.00CET
Sunday 21 October 2012, 15.47CETDinamo's youthful exuberance
GNK Dinamo Zagreb may lie bottom of Group A, but, as Elvir Islamović reports, they will be brimming with confidence when they host Paris Saint-Germain FC on Wednesday.
Friday 19 October 2012, 13.26CETCoaches of tomorrow
The players who go on to become great coaches are not necessarily the ones who stand out on the pitch: who among today's crop has what it takes to thrive in the dugout?Simon HartEngland
Thursday 18 October 2012, 12.31CETArsenal's Spanish flavour
Arsenal FC's best teams under Arsène Wenger have not unnaturally been famed for their French influence but Simon Hart says a Spanish flavour is now key to the Gunners.Paolo MenicucciItaly
Wednesday 17 October 2012, 12.00CETStrike duo to the rescue?
AC Milan's current travails have largely been down to a lack of goals, but the form of Stephan El Shaarawy and the imminent return of Pato could be about to change that.Ian HolymanFrance
Wednesday 17 October 2012, 10.00CETLOSC still struggling
LOSC Lille may have the infrastructure in place to succeed but they look to be chasing their tail following the high-profile departure of Eden Hazard during the close season.
Wednesday 17 October 2012, 9.57CETWho would be a coach?
You do not have to have skin as thick as rhino hide to be a UEFA Champions League coach but, as Champions Matchday editor Paul Simpson explains, it probably helps.Richard van PoortvlietRussia
Thursday 11 October 2012, 11.10CETNo panic for Spartak
FC Spartak Moskva went into the international break off the back of two costly defeats and a mini-injury crisis but Richard van Poortvliet says they can return in much stronger shape.Steffen PotterGermany
Wednesday 10 October 2012, 10.20CETSchweinsteiger's importance
After their surprise defeat by FC BATE Borisov, Steffen Potter highlights the importance of experienced midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger to FC Bayern München and Germany.
Friday 5 October 2012, 19.15CETHighlights so far
From Málaga CF's fast start to Zlatan Ibrahimović's record-breaking goal and Christian Abbiati's heroic display, UEFA.com asks: What are your highlights of the group stage so far?
