[safeasthebanks]

"1) UEFA is getting themselves involved in a contract worked out by the two clubs, one that presumably had to get FIFA approval to be filed in the first place. "

Exactly. I'm surprised this is even an issue. But then again, what do you expect from a bunch of bureaucrats (UEFA), even in sports.

[dfwgator]

Of course did Chelsea ever think Atletico was going to be this good, when they loaned him out...it’s one thing to face them in the Group Stage, another thing when it’s in the semi-finals.