Belgium's Standard Liege Axel Witsel challenges Greece's Olympiakos players Erik Olof Mellberg and Avraam Papadopoulos, right, during their Champions League group H soccer match, in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 weeks ago

Belgium's Standard Liege Axel Witsel challenges Greece's Olympiakos players Erik Olof Mellberg and Avraam Papadopoulos, right, during their Champions League group H soccer match, in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.

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  2. Anderlecht's Chairman Roger Vanden Stock (L) and Standard's Director Luciano d'Onofrio (R) pose after exchanging their teams' jerseys during a meeting at the Helecine castle, October 8, 2009. The presidents of the two clubs met formally to end a dispute that erupted after Standard Liege's Axel Witsel stamped on and broke the leg of Anderlecht's Marcin Wasilewski. Alain Courtois, Belgian football association's representative, stands in the middle.
  3. Anderlecht's Chairman Roger Vanden Stock (L) and Standard's Director Luciano d'Onofrio (R) pose after exchanging their teams' jerseys during a meeting at the Helecine castle, October 8, 2009. The presidents of the two clubs met formally to end a dispute that erupted after Standard Liege's Axel Witsel stamped on and broke the leg of Anderlecht's Marcin Wasilewski. Alain Courtois, Belgian football association's representative, stands in the middle.
  4. Anderlecht's Chairman Roger Vanden Stock (L) and Standard's Director Luciano d'Onofrio (R) pose after exchanging their teams' jerseys during a meeting at the Helecine castle, October 8, 2009. The presidents of the two clubs met formally to end a dispute that erupted after Standard Liege's Axel Witsel stamped on and broke the leg of Anderlecht's Marcin Wasilewski. Alain Courtois, Belgian football association's representative, stands in the middle.
  5. Anderlecht's Chairman Roger Vanden Stock (L) and Standard's Director Luciano d'Onofrio (R) pose after exchanging their teams' jerseys during a meeting at the Helecine castle, October 8, 2009. The presidents of the two clubs met formally to end a dispute that erupted after Standard Liege's Axel Witsel stamped on and broke the leg of Anderlecht's Marcin Wasilewski.
  6. Goalkeeper Sinan Bolat of Standard Liege celebrates Standard's goal against AZ during the Champions League Group H soccer match between AZ Alkmaar and Standard Liege at the DSB stadium in Alkmaar, The Netherlands, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2009.
  7. CESENA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 18: Giorgio Chiellini #4 of Italy clashes with Olaf Mellberg of Sweden during the international friendly match between Italy and Sweden at Dino Manuzzi Stadium on November 18, 2009 in Pescara, Italy.
  8. Marcus Berg, (L) Henrik Larsson, (C) and Olof Mellberg, (R) run for the ball during a training session of the Swedish national soccer team in Stockholm on October 6, 2009. Sweden will face Denmark in their World Cup Group 1 qualifier on October 10.
  9. LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Olof Mellberg of Olympiakos battles for the ball with Robin van Persie of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates Stadium on September 29, 2009 in London, England.
  10. Manager of Olympiacos Zico (L) and Olof Mellberg of Olympiacos answer questions during a Press Conference on the eve of a Champions League Group H match against Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium, London, England, on September 28, 2009.
  11. Olof Mellberg of Olympiacos (C) participates during an Olympiacos training session on the eve of a Champions League Group H match against Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium, London, England, on September 28, 2009.
  12. Olof Mellberg of Olympiacos answers questions during a Press Conference on the eve of a Champions League Group H match against Arsenal at The Emirates Stadium, London, England, on September 28, 2009.
  13. Belgium's Standard Liege Eliaquim Mangala, left, challenges Greece's Olympiakos player Avraam Papadopoulos, and goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis during their Champions League group H soccer match, in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.
  14. Belgium's Standard Liege Axel Witsel challenges Greece's Olympiakos players Erik Olof Mellberg and Avraam Papadopoulos, right, during their Champions League group H soccer match, in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.
  15. Belgium's Standard Liege Axel Witsel challenges Greece's Olympiakos players Erik Olof Mellberg and Avraam Papadopoulos, right, during their Champions League group H soccer match, in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.
  16. Belgium's Standard Liege Igor De Camargo, right, challenges Greece's Olympiakos player Avraam Papadopoulos during their Champions League group H soccer match, in Liege, Belgium, Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009.

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