FC Steaua Bucuresti

George 'Gigi' Becali, pictured in 2004, was cleared over allegations he tried to bribe players from another club
Stan had been in charge at Steaua Bucharest since September last year
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Britain Europa League Soccer
Britain Europa League Soccer
Britain Europa League Soccer

Ugly scenes can't ruin Lampard milestone, says Benitez

Rafael Benitez insisted the ugly scenes sparked by Frank Lampard's 200th goal for Chelsea in the 2-0 win over West Ham shouldn't overshadow the England midfielder's landmark achievement.
 

Lampard's landmark goal lifts Chelsea up to third

Frank Lampard scored his 200th Chelsea goal as the Blues climbed to third in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over West Ham in Sunday's London derby at Stamford Bridge.
 

No margin for error, Chelsea's Hazard warns

Eden Hazard admits Chelsea have no margin for error as the Blues try to remain in control of the race to qualify for the Champions League.
 

Spurs survive Inter scare as Torres saves Chelsea

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.
 

Spurs survive Inter scare as Torres saves Chelsea

Tottenham suffered a fright before sneaking past Inter Milan to reach the Europa League quarter-finals as they, Chelsea and Newcastle restored national pride following England's Champions League misery.
 

Bale-less Spurs ready for Inter

A Tottenham side missing Gareth Bale and fellow Londoners Chelsea will be seeking to book quarter-final berths in the Europa League on Thursday, but the Blues will have to do things the hard way after a first-leg defeat at Steaua Bucharest.
 

De Gea kept us in the FA Cup, admits Ferguson

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hailed goalkeeper David de Gea after his superb late save against Chelsea kept the Premier League leaders in the FA Cup.
 

Spurs lift Brits' Euro gloom after Chelsea sink

Gareth Bale boosted his sky-rocketing profile with one of the goals which helped Tottenham shock Inter Milan 3-0 on Thursday and help lift Britain's European gloom.
 

Chelsea slump as Brits' Euro hangover goes on

Britain's roller-coaster European ride endured a couple of Europa League twists Thursday when Chelsea slumped to a 1-0 loss at Steaua Bucharest while Newcastle carved out a 0-0 draw against Anzhi Makhachkala.
 

Tottenham-Inter clash highlight of Europa last 16

They could be forgiven for dreaming of more lucrative adventures in the Champions League come next season, but on Thursday both Tottenham and Chelsea will have their eyes focused on a place in the Europa League quarter-finals.
 

Tottenham-Inter clash highlight of Europa last 16

They could both be forgiven for dreaming of more lucrative adventures in the Champions League come next season, but on Thursday Chelsea and Tottenham will have their eyes focused on a place in the Europa League quarter-finals.
 

Cahill bemoans Chelsea fixture pile-up

Chelsea centre-back Gary Cahill thinks the club's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are being hindered by what he describes as "ridiculous" fixture congestion.
 

Zenit outgun misfiring Liverpool

Liverpool were left to regret a string of missed chances as Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg completed a convincing 2-0 victory in their Europa League last-32, first leg match on Thursday.
 

Celtic ready to go in triple title bid

Celtic forward Kris Commons is raring to go as the Scottish Premier League prepares to come out of cold storage following its winter break.
 

Liverpool, Spurs secure Europa League last 32 berths

Liverpool and Tottenham progressed to the Europa League knockout phase after the closing batch of group games on Thursday to join fellow Premier League sides Newcastle and Champions League cast-offs Chelsea.
 

Liverpool, Spurs secure last 32 berths

Liverpool and Tottenham progressed to the Europa League knockout phase after the closing batch of group games on Thursday to join fellow Premier League sides Newcastle and Champions League cast-offs Chelsea.
 

Henderson leads Liverpool into last 32

Jordan Henderson fired Liverpool into the Europa League knockout stages, scoring the decisive goal in the five-time European champions' 1-0 win at Udinese on Thursday.
 

Spurs, Liverpool out to clinch knockout berths

English Premier League duo Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur head a list of nine clubs vying for the five remaining berths in the last 32 of the Europa League as the group stage reaches its climax.
 

Stalemates mean Liverpool, Spurs must wait

Five-time European champions they may be but Liverpool must wait before they can take their place in the last 32 of the Europa League after allowing Swiss side Young Boys to draw 2-2 at Anfield.
 

Stalemates mean Liverpool, Spurs must wait

Five-time European champions they may be but Liverpool must wait before they can take their place in the last 32 of the Europa League after allowing Swiss side Young Boys to draw 2-2 at Anfield on Thursday.
 

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FC Steaua Bucureşti
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Full nameFotbal Club Steaua Bucureşti
Nickname(s)Roş-Albaştrii (The Red and Blues)
Militarii (The Army Men)
Magica Steaua (Magic Steaua)
Viteziştii (The Speedsters)
Short nameSteaua
Founded7 June 1947
GroundSteaua
(Capacity: 27,557)
OwnerRomania George Becali
ChairmanRomania Valeriu Argăseală
Head CoachRomania Mihai Stoichiţă
LeagueLiga I
2008–09Liga I, 6th
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