Ricardo Carvalho

Fitch: Brazilian Corporates Outlook Mixed; Derivatives Hit Hard

The global credit crisis has exposed some of the flaws of the decoupling arguments that were being advanced earlier this year about the correlation between the U.S. economy and emerging markets, including Brazil, according to...

John Terry warns Chelsea teammates to fight for the cause or risk failure after defeat to Roma

When John Terry told Chelsea that they would be "nowhere near" this season's Champions League final if they dared repeat their supine performance against Roma, it was hard to disagree. They retreated from Rome with their...

Johnson: Wenger just a sore loser

Arsene Wenger's comments this week have been nothing new. The physical side of the game has always troubled his Arsenal side, and that has not improved since players like Patrick Vieira and Sol Campbell have left the club....

HATCHET MAN: Cech's record looks decent on paper but it's certainly all down to him

Petr Cech has been taking the credit for reaching 100 clean sheets in goal for Chelsea and it is some record after only 180 appearances. But how many of those were really down to him? The club’s third-choice goalkeeper Hilario...

McCarthy hails Mancienne

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy was delighted with the full debut of loan defender Michael Mancienne in the 2-1 victory at Cardiff City. The 20-year-old Chelsea centre-back helped McCarthy's side strengthen their place at the top...

Who are the ‘Best Players’ in the World? Is John Terry one of them?

Who is the best footballer in the World? Whilst it would be hard to argue with the fact Critiano Ronaldo had the best season, I don’t agree this necessarily makes him the most skilful player on the planet. At United, I’d much...

Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari sets Champions League final target

It is a statement of Chelsea's endless extravagance, even at a time when Roman Abramovich is supposed to be constrained by the credit crisis, that they are preparing for tonight's Group A match in the Cavalieri Hotel, arguably...

Tonight's Champions League games (all kick-offs 7.45pm)

Published Date: 04 November 2008 Referee: M Busacca (Swi) Odds: H 6/5, A 9/5, D 11/5 TV: Live on Sky Sports Xtra Key clash: Juan Culio v Yoann Gourcuff Team news: Cluj's Brazilian forward Didi is out with a knee injury while...

Champions League: Chelsea lose Cole for Roma trip

• Injured defender also due to miss Blackburn league game • Muscle tear sustained after challenge by Malbranque Ashley Cole is out with a muscle tear. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images The Chelsea defender Ashley Cole will...

Cristiano Ronaldo nets brace; Petit, Duda and Danny on the mark

Ronaldo hits another brace Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to the goalscoring form of last season, with another brace in Manchester United’s 4-3 win over Hull City making it four goals in two games for the Portuguese. Ronaldo,...