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Terry banned for two more games by UEFA (May 31, 2012 22:25 GMT)
Chelsea skipper John Terry has been handed an additional two-match European ban for his sending off against Barcelona in this year's Champions League semi-final.
Rummenigge: Chelsea loss worse than '99 (May 27, 2012 13:28 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he is still haunted by last week's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, claiming that it was more painful than the stoppage-time loss to Manchester United in 1999.
Europe's top tile holders could face UCL battle (May 23, 2012 10:09 GMT)
Dale Johnson reveals how the Champions League draw could put Europe's leading title winners in one group.
Schweinsteiger: I didn't snub German president (May 21, 2012 17:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has apologised to German president Joachim Gauck after appearing to reject his handshake in the aftermath of the Champions League final.
Lampard revels in Champions League success (May 21, 2012 07:07 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says winning the Champions League is "the best footballing night of my life".
Lampard: Drogba up there with the best (May 20, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Frank Lampard says Didier Drogba is "right up there with Thierry Henry" and has called on the striker and the rest of the Chelsea old guard to stay together in the wake of their Champions League triumph.
Torres reveals shock at omission from final (May 20, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Fernando Torres said he expected to be selected in the starting XI for Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern Munich, and revealed that he urged his team-mates to ditch their defensive tactics in Saturday's famous victory.
Chelsea to decide Drogba and RDM futures (May 20, 2012 09:09 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has confirmed talks will take place over Didier Drogba's contract this week and said Roberto Di Matteo is now under "serious consideration" for the managerial role.
Robben distraught after 'terrible' penalty miss (May 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben was left to rue his extra-time penalty miss following the Champions League final loss to Chelsea.
Di Matteo coy over Chelsea future (May 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has refused to discuss his future following Chelsea's Champions League final triumph over Bayern Munich on Saturday evening.
Heynckes praises Di Matteo (May 19, 2012 23:19 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has called on Roman Abramovich to give Roberto Di Matteo a three-year contract after Chelsea secured Champions League glory for the first time in their history.
Home is where the heart aches (May 19, 2012 23:06 GMT)
John Brewin was in Munich as Chelsea finally conquered Europe in thrilling style.
Terry backs Di Matteo for job (May 19, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Absent skipper John Terry called for Roberto Di Matteo to be given the job on a full-time basis after Chelsea won the Champions League final in Munich.
Bertrand set for Chelsea start against Bayern (May 19, 2012 08:46 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo looks set to spring a major shock and name young defender Ryan Bertrand in his starting XI for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Di Matteo confident ahead of UCL final (May 18, 2012 19:57 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insists his side can emerge victorious from this weekend's Champions League final, despite the game taking place in Bayern's home stadium.
Hodgson not writing off Chelsea in UCL final (May 18, 2012 19:37 GMT)
New England manager Roy Hodgson believes that it would be foolish to write Chelsea off ahead of the Champions League final in Munich.
Home is where the heart is for Bayern (May 18, 2012 18:39 GMT)
John Brewin soaks up the atmosphere at the press conference in Munich ahead of the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Heynckes: Bayern are not UCL favourites (May 18, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes insists his side's home advantage will have little bearing on the outcome of the Champions League final against Chelsea on Saturday.
Marin makes Chelsea prediction (May 18, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Marko Marin has backed his new side Chelsea to beat Bayern Munich in Saturday's Champions League final.
Neuer cautious but confident (May 18, 2012 07:12 GMT)
Nick Bidwell finds Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer cautious but confident ahead of the UCL final.
UEFA confirms Champions League final referee (May 17, 2012 10:56 GMT)
UEFA has confirmed Pedro Proenca will be the referee for Saturday's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
First XI: The banned united (May 17, 2012 07:11 GMT)
First XI remembers the stars who missed out on European Cup finals through suspension.
Rewind to 2001: Bayern on the spot (May 17, 2012 07:11 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2001 when Bayern Munich won the Champions League from the penalty spot.
Hubbard: Chelsea earning admiration in adversity (May 17, 2012 07:11 GMT)
Norman Hubbard believes Chelsea's underdog status could give them the popularity they crave.
RDM urges veterans to take last CL chance (May 16, 2012 11:30 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has told his Chelsea veterans that this is likely to be their last chance to lift the Champions League trophy - and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admits the German side are concerned by that state of affairs.
Chelsea defender Cahill vows to be fit for final (May 15, 2012 20:18 GMT)
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has vowed to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Luiz and Cahill back training, Malouda a doubt (May 15, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo may be forced call on Chelsea's youth players for the Champions League final if Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Florent Malouda fail to shake off their respective injuries.
Petr Cech: Bayern Munich are favourites (May 15, 2012 10:24 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Bayern Munich are the favourites to lift this season's Champions League trophy on May 19.
Beckenbauer bemoans Bayern midfield options (May 14, 2012 12:12 GMT)
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has bemoaned the paucity of Bayern Munich's midfield options ahead of next Saturday's Champions League final in Munich.
Di Matteo: After Barca, Bayern hold no fear (May 11, 2012 07:31 GMT)
Manager Roberto Di Matteo believes beating Barcelona means Chelsea should have no reason to fear Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
Luiz confident of recovering to face Bayern (May 6, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz is confident of being fit for the Champions League final.
Michael Ballack backs Bayern to beat Blues (May 1, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Michael Ballack believes Bayern Munich have an "emotional advantage'' over Chelsea and has made them favourites to win the Champions League final later this month.
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Terry banned for two more games by UEFA (May 31, 2012 22:25 GMT)
Chelsea skipper John Terry has been handed an additional two-match European ban for his sending off against Barcelona in this year's Champions League semi-final.
Rummenigge: Chelsea loss worse than '99 (May 27, 2012 13:28 GMT)
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says he is still haunted by last week's Champions League final defeat to Chelsea, claiming that it was more painful than the stoppage-time loss to Manchester United in 1999.
Europe's top tile holders could face UCL battle (May 23, 2012 10:09 GMT)
Dale Johnson reveals how the Champions League draw could put Europe's leading title winners in one group.
Schweinsteiger: I didn't snub German president (May 21, 2012 17:18 GMT)
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has apologised to German president Joachim Gauck after appearing to reject his handshake in the aftermath of the Champions League final.
Lampard revels in Champions League success (May 21, 2012 07:07 GMT)
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says winning the Champions League is "the best footballing night of my life".
Lampard: Drogba up there with the best (May 20, 2012 15:27 GMT)
Frank Lampard says Didier Drogba is "right up there with Thierry Henry" and has called on the striker and the rest of the Chelsea old guard to stay together in the wake of their Champions League triumph.
Torres reveals shock at omission from final (May 20, 2012 11:06 GMT)
Fernando Torres said he expected to be selected in the starting XI for Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern Munich, and revealed that he urged his team-mates to ditch their defensive tactics in Saturday's famous victory.
Chelsea to decide Drogba and RDM futures (May 20, 2012 09:09 GMT)
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has confirmed talks will take place over Didier Drogba's contract this week and said Roberto Di Matteo is now under "serious consideration" for the managerial role.
Robben distraught after 'terrible' penalty miss (May 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben was left to rue his extra-time penalty miss following the Champions League final loss to Chelsea.
Di Matteo coy over Chelsea future (May 20, 2012 07:00 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has refused to discuss his future following Chelsea's Champions League final triumph over Bayern Munich on Saturday evening.
Heynckes praises Di Matteo (May 19, 2012 23:19 GMT)
Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has called on Roman Abramovich to give Roberto Di Matteo a three-year contract after Chelsea secured Champions League glory for the first time in their history.
Home is where the heart aches (May 19, 2012 23:06 GMT)
John Brewin was in Munich as Chelsea finally conquered Europe in thrilling style.
Terry backs Di Matteo for job (May 19, 2012 22:05 GMT)
Absent skipper John Terry called for Roberto Di Matteo to be given the job on a full-time basis after Chelsea won the Champions League final in Munich.
Bertrand set for Chelsea start against Bayern (May 19, 2012 08:46 GMT)
Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo looks set to spring a major shock and name young defender Ryan Bertrand in his starting XI for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Di Matteo confident ahead of UCL final (May 18, 2012 19:57 GMT)
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo insists his side can emerge victorious from this weekend's Champions League final, despite the game taking place in Bayern's home stadium.
Hodgson not writing off Chelsea in UCL final (May 18, 2012 19:37 GMT)
New England manager Roy Hodgson believes that it would be foolish to write Chelsea off ahead of the Champions League final in Munich.
Home is where the heart is for Bayern (May 18, 2012 18:39 GMT)
John Brewin soaks up the atmosphere at the press conference in Munich ahead of the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Heynckes: Bayern are not UCL favourites (May 18, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes insists his side's home advantage will have little bearing on the outcome of the Champions League final against Chelsea on Saturday.
Marin makes Chelsea prediction (May 18, 2012 09:45 GMT)
Marko Marin has backed his new side Chelsea to beat Bayern Munich in Saturday's Champions League final.
Neuer cautious but confident (May 18, 2012 07:12 GMT)
Nick Bidwell finds Bayern Munich keeper Manuel Neuer cautious but confident ahead of the UCL final.
UEFA confirms Champions League final referee (May 17, 2012 10:56 GMT)
UEFA has confirmed Pedro Proenca will be the referee for Saturday's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
First XI: The banned united (May 17, 2012 07:11 GMT)
First XI remembers the stars who missed out on European Cup finals through suspension.
Rewind to 2001: Bayern on the spot (May 17, 2012 07:11 GMT)
Jon Carter rewinds to 2001 when Bayern Munich won the Champions League from the penalty spot.
Hubbard: Chelsea earning admiration in adversity (May 17, 2012 07:11 GMT)
Norman Hubbard believes Chelsea's underdog status could give them the popularity they crave.
RDM urges veterans to take last CL chance (May 16, 2012 11:30 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo has told his Chelsea veterans that this is likely to be their last chance to lift the Champions League trophy - and Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger admits the German side are concerned by that state of affairs.
Chelsea defender Cahill vows to be fit for final (May 15, 2012 20:18 GMT)
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has vowed to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Luiz and Cahill back training, Malouda a doubt (May 15, 2012 12:52 GMT)
Roberto Di Matteo may be forced call on Chelsea's youth players for the Champions League final if Gary Cahill, David Luiz and Florent Malouda fail to shake off their respective injuries.
Petr Cech: Bayern Munich are favourites (May 15, 2012 10:24 GMT)
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech believes Bayern Munich are the favourites to lift this season's Champions League trophy on May 19.
Beckenbauer bemoans Bayern midfield options (May 14, 2012 12:12 GMT)
Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has bemoaned the paucity of Bayern Munich's midfield options ahead of next Saturday's Champions League final in Munich.
Di Matteo: After Barca, Bayern hold no fear (May 11, 2012 07:31 GMT)
Manager Roberto Di Matteo believes beating Barcelona means Chelsea should have no reason to fear Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
Luiz confident of recovering to face Bayern (May 6, 2012 13:42 GMT)
Chelsea defender David Luiz is confident of being fit for the Champions League final.
Michael Ballack backs Bayern to beat Blues (May 1, 2012 11:04 GMT)
Michael Ballack believes Bayern Munich have an "emotional advantage'' over Chelsea and has made them favourites to win the Champions League final later this month.
