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Bayern Munich v Chelsea Stats: A little bit of value about the favourites

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:32:00 +0000

As is so often the case with the biggest matches in football, the markets look about right in terms of prices. But the stats have uncovered a couple of bets that offer a little bit of value, says Soccer Widow.

Champions League Betting: Mikel card on the cards

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:16:00 +0000

There will probably be goals, drama and excitement in this match but with Paulo Proenca in charge there are also likely to be a fair few cards dished out. Who's most likely to get one, wonders Jamie Sanderson.

Bayern Munich v Chelsea Betting: Robben’s name stands out in the ‘to score’ market

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:01:00 +0000

This game may be decided by a moment of magic or just the single goal. Thee are six outsttanding candidates to find the back of the net but which provides the best value to do just that, asks Jamie Sanderson.

United target Dortmund double

bet365 — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:15:25 +0000

Manchester United are hoping to complete a double raid on German champions Borussia Dortmund ahead of a renewed title bid next season.

Liverpool seek ‘the best’ to succeed Dalglish

bet365 — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:14:34 +0000

Managing director Ian Ayre insists Liverpool are in no rush to name a successor to Kenny Dalglish, as the list of names linked with the Anfield manager’s post grows.

Opta Big Match Stats: Bayern Munich to deny Chelsea

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:04:00 +0000

Michael Lintorn has examined the Opta stats and expects both teams to score and Bayern Munich to triumph...

Spurs fans don Lederhosen as they back Bayern to beat Chelsea

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:00 +0000

Betfair has designed Lederhosen in the style of Tottenham Hotspur's home colours as fans of the north London club prepare to show their support for Bayern Munich in Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea.

Behind the scenes: Champions League final

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:57:50 +0000

Countdown to

UEFA Champions League

Munich 2012

Proença to officiate UEFA Champions League final

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:57:07 +0000

Pedro Proença of Portugal will take charge of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final between FC Bayern München and Chelsea FC at the Fußball Arena München (Munich, 20.45CET).

Proença, a financial director from Pinhal Novo, will be assisted by countrymen Bertino Miranda and Ricardo Santos. The fourth official will be Carlos Velasco Carballo from Spain. The two additional assistant referees are Jorge Sousa and Duarte Gomes, while reserve assistant referee – Tiago Trigo – completes the lineup of the officiating team.

The 41-year-old Proença, who made his international debut in 2003, has officiated more than 65 UEFA matches in a refereeing career that has been on the rise ever since he took charge of UEFA European Under-19 Championship final in 2004.

He refereed the 2007 and 2010 Portuguese Cup finals and also ran the rule over two FC Porto successes in the domestic Super Cup in August 2003 and 2006. The Portuguese took charge of two UEFA EURO 2008 qualifiers and was at the 2009 UEFA European U21 Championship, overseeing three games as a referee and acting as fourth official in Germany’s 4-0 final defeat of England.

Promoted to UEFA’s Elite category at the start of 2009/10, he oversaw four games in that season’s UEFA Champions League group stage and five in the 2010/11 competition, including Manchester United FC’s defeat of FC Schalke 04 in the semi-final second leg.

Proença has handled five UEFA Champions League matches since the beginning of the current season, including, among others, the round of 16 second leg between FC Internazionale Milano and Olympique de Marseille, as well as two UEFA Europa League matches, including the first leg of the quarter-final between FC Schalke 04 and Athletic Club.

Article source: http://www.uefa.com/uefa/footballfirst/matchorganisation/refereeing/news/newsid=1797921.html?rss=1797921+Proen%C3%A7a+to+officiate+UEFA+Champions+League+final

Euro 2012 Betting: Early thoughts on England’s squad

livesports — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:20:00 +0000

Mike Norman was far from impressed with some of the names that made England's 23-man squad, and some who didn't. Here's where Roy Hodgson went wrong..