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Mats Hummels in doubt for UCL final (May 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Mats Hummels is in doubt for next week's Champions League final after suffering a hamstring injury during Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Dortmund taunt Bayern with Solskjaer shirt (May 17, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund have taunted Bayern Munich ahead of the Champions League final by displaying Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's famous shirt from 1999 in their club museum.
Klopp: No question of Gotze, Lewi commitment (May 13, 2013 13:27 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has told kicker that there will be no doubting the commitment of Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski when they line up against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
City facing tough Champions League draw again (May 13, 2013 07:51 GMT)
Manchester City's dismal performance in the Champions League is set to cost them dear in the draw for next season's group stage.
Champions final on Yankee Stadium videoboard (May 9, 2013 14:32 GMT)
Chelsea supporters on tour with their club in the U.S. will get to watch which team succeeds as Champions League winner.
Half a million Dortmund fans eye UCL final (May 6, 2013 18:51 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund have revealed that they have received more than 500,000 ticket applications for this month's Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley.
Bierhoff eyes UCL springboard for World Cup glory (May 6, 2013 13:11 GMT)
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff believes the all-German Champions League final could be a decisive step for the national team prior to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Rodgers: Liverpool would accept Fairplay place (May 3, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool would accept a place in Europe via Fairplay despite suggesting that the club could do without it.
Platini: All-German final not proof of dominance
(May 3, 2013 13:48 GMT)
UEFA president Michel Platini is distinctly underwhelmed by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund reaching the Champions League final, saying it does not herald a power shift toward Germany in European football.
Iniesta: We weren't up to the job against Bayern (May 3, 2013 09:56 GMT)
Andres Iniesta has admitted Barcelona were "not up to the job" during their 7-0 aggregate thumping by Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League semi-finals and that "the truth hurts".
Benfica keep Portugal above France in rankings (May 3, 2013 08:42 GMT)
Benfica's qualification for the Europa League final means France will again end the season outside the top five in UEFA's coefficient ranking of European leagues leaving Ligue 1 clubs with a further obstacle to clear en route to the Champions League
Dortmund hopeful Gotze can make UCL final (May 2, 2013 12:10 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze has torn a muscle and faces a battle to be fit for the Champions League final against his future employers Bayern Munich, the club have confirmed.
Don't write off Barcelona just yet, says Xavi (May 2, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Xavi Hernandez has warned that Barcelona should not be written off just yet despite their stunning 7-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.
German media looks forward to 'dream final' (May 2, 2013 08:12 GMT)
German newspapers are hailing a "traumfinale" - dream final - after Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrashed Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate to set up a Champions League Wembley showdown against compatriots Borussia Dortmund.
Vilanova defends leaving Messi on bench (May 2, 2013 07:22 GMT)
Tito Vilanova has defended his decision not to involve Lionel Messi as Barcelona departed the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, citing that the forward had suffered "some strange sensations".
Ronaldo: Real better than Dortmund (May 1, 2013 22:42 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Real Madrid deserved to be in the Champions League final after their 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, insisting his side "have proven to be better than" the German side.
Pique: Worst moment of my Barca career (May 1, 2013 21:32 GMT)
Gerard Pique believes Barcelona's 7-0 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final tie may be "the worst moment of my career".
Robben thrilled to reach another final (May 1, 2013 21:21 GMT)
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben immediately turned his attention to a Champions League final date with Borussia Dortmund, after helping the Bavarains clinch a place at Wembley with a 3-0 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Pep on his two clubs: 'Anything can happen'
(May 1, 2013 13:19 GMT)
As Barcelona gears up to host Bayern Munich in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal Wednesday, former Barca coach and newly minted Bayern coach Pep Guardiola cast an analytical eye.
Pep Guardiola 'impatient' to see Barca-Bayern (May 1, 2013 12:32 GMT)
Pep Guardiola says "everything could happen" in Wednesday evening's Champions League semi-final second leg meeting of his past club Barcelona and future side Bayern Munich.
Pique says comeback is possible (May 1, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Gerard Pique says that if any team can turn around a 4-0 scoreline in a Champions League semi-final second leg against a seemingly rampant Bayern Munich, it is his Barcelona side.
Spanish media says adios to Mourinho (May 1, 2013 10:56 GMT)
Spain's sporting media focused on Real Madrid players' efforts in almost achieving a miraculous late comeback during Tuesday's agonising Champions League exit to Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu, but still found time to point accusing fingers at Jos
Gotze may miss UCL final through injury (May 1, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Alonso: Ronaldo not to blame for Real exit (May 1, 2013 09:09 GMT)
Xabi Alonso said Cristiano Ronaldo's off-night in front of goal was not to blame for Real Madrid's agonising exit to Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Alves ready for 'revenge' over Bayern (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves has warned Champions League opponents Bayern Munich that the "moment for revenge" has arrived.
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Mats Hummels in doubt for UCL final (May 19, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Mats Hummels is in doubt for next week's Champions League final after suffering a hamstring injury during Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Dortmund taunt Bayern with Solskjaer shirt (May 17, 2013 14:44 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund have taunted Bayern Munich ahead of the Champions League final by displaying Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's famous shirt from 1999 in their club museum.
Klopp: No question of Gotze, Lewi commitment (May 13, 2013 13:27 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has told kicker that there will be no doubting the commitment of Mario Gotze and Robert Lewandowski when they line up against Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.
City facing tough Champions League draw again (May 13, 2013 07:51 GMT)
Manchester City's dismal performance in the Champions League is set to cost them dear in the draw for next season's group stage.
Champions final on Yankee Stadium videoboard (May 9, 2013 14:32 GMT)
Chelsea supporters on tour with their club in the U.S. will get to watch which team succeeds as Champions League winner.
Half a million Dortmund fans eye UCL final (May 6, 2013 18:51 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund have revealed that they have received more than 500,000 ticket applications for this month's Champions League final against Bayern Munich at Wembley.
Bierhoff eyes UCL springboard for World Cup glory (May 6, 2013 13:11 GMT)
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff believes the all-German Champions League final could be a decisive step for the national team prior to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Rodgers: Liverpool would accept Fairplay place (May 3, 2013 15:15 GMT)
Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool would accept a place in Europe via Fairplay despite suggesting that the club could do without it.
Platini: All-German final not proof of dominance
UEFA president Michel Platini is distinctly underwhelmed by Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund reaching the Champions League final, saying it does not herald a power shift toward Germany in European football.
Iniesta: We weren't up to the job against Bayern (May 3, 2013 09:56 GMT)
Andres Iniesta has admitted Barcelona were "not up to the job" during their 7-0 aggregate thumping by Bayern Munich in this season's Champions League semi-finals and that "the truth hurts".
Benfica keep Portugal above France in rankings (May 3, 2013 08:42 GMT)
Benfica's qualification for the Europa League final means France will again end the season outside the top five in UEFA's coefficient ranking of European leagues leaving Ligue 1 clubs with a further obstacle to clear en route to the Champions League
Dortmund hopeful Gotze can make UCL final (May 2, 2013 12:10 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze has torn a muscle and faces a battle to be fit for the Champions League final against his future employers Bayern Munich, the club have confirmed.
Don't write off Barcelona just yet, says Xavi (May 2, 2013 10:18 GMT)
Xavi Hernandez has warned that Barcelona should not be written off just yet despite their stunning 7-0 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.
German media looks forward to 'dream final' (May 2, 2013 08:12 GMT)
German newspapers are hailing a "traumfinale" - dream final - after Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich thrashed Barcelona 7-0 on aggregate to set up a Champions League Wembley showdown against compatriots Borussia Dortmund.
Vilanova defends leaving Messi on bench (May 2, 2013 07:22 GMT)
Tito Vilanova has defended his decision not to involve Lionel Messi as Barcelona departed the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, citing that the forward had suffered "some strange sensations".
Ronaldo: Real better than Dortmund (May 1, 2013 22:42 GMT)
Cristiano Ronaldo believes Real Madrid deserved to be in the Champions League final after their 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, insisting his side "have proven to be better than" the German side.
Pique: Worst moment of my Barca career (May 1, 2013 21:32 GMT)
Gerard Pique believes Barcelona's 7-0 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich in their Champions League semi-final tie may be "the worst moment of my career".
Robben thrilled to reach another final (May 1, 2013 21:21 GMT)
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben immediately turned his attention to a Champions League final date with Borussia Dortmund, after helping the Bavarains clinch a place at Wembley with a 3-0 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou.
Pep on his two clubs: 'Anything can happen'
As Barcelona gears up to host Bayern Munich in the return leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal Wednesday, former Barca coach and newly minted Bayern coach Pep Guardiola cast an analytical eye.
Pep Guardiola 'impatient' to see Barca-Bayern (May 1, 2013 12:32 GMT)
Pep Guardiola says "everything could happen" in Wednesday evening's Champions League semi-final second leg meeting of his past club Barcelona and future side Bayern Munich.
Pique says comeback is possible (May 1, 2013 11:56 GMT)
Gerard Pique says that if any team can turn around a 4-0 scoreline in a Champions League semi-final second leg against a seemingly rampant Bayern Munich, it is his Barcelona side.
Spanish media says adios to Mourinho (May 1, 2013 10:56 GMT)
Spain's sporting media focused on Real Madrid players' efforts in almost achieving a miraculous late comeback during Tuesday's agonising Champions League exit to Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu, but still found time to point accusing fingers at Jos
Gotze may miss UCL final through injury (May 1, 2013 09:37 GMT)
Borussia Dortmund star Mario Gotze faces a battle to be fit for the Champions League final after suffering a suspected thigh tear at the Bernabeu.
Alonso: Ronaldo not to blame for Real exit (May 1, 2013 09:09 GMT)
Xabi Alonso said Cristiano Ronaldo's off-night in front of goal was not to blame for Real Madrid's agonising exit to Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Alves ready for 'revenge' over Bayern (May 1, 2013 07:00 GMT)
Barcelona defender Dani Alves has warned Champions League opponents Bayern Munich that the "moment for revenge" has arrived.




