There couldn't be two more different approaches pitted against one another in Saturday's Champions League final, with Die Roten the example for others to follow off the field More »Why Bayern Munich beating Chelsea would strike a blow for Financial Fair Play & put a smile on Platini's face
BERLIN (Reuters) - The German football association (DFB) on Wednesday launched an investigation into the crowd-marred second leg of the relegation playoff between Bundesliga's Hertha Berlin and Fortuna Duesseldorf on Tuesday. More »Hertha relegation game probed by DFB
The former Germany international feels that the Bavarian giants need to make several additions this summer, but does not think Nuri Sahin is the right man More »Strunz: Bayern need eight to 10 new players
BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich have been given the go-ahead by European football's governing body UEFA to use their home changing room at the Allianz Arena for Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea, a club official told Reuters on Wednesday. Bayern, aiming to become the first team of the host city to win a Champions League final on home soil, are officially playing a neutral match. A club official, however, said Bayern would be using their usual changing room instead of the other two neutral ones available. "That is correct," he said. ... More »Bayern to use home changing room in Champions League final
The Nerazzurri coach has admitted that he would like to add the creative duo to his roster this summer as he believes they could "really transform the team" More »Stramaccioni: Lucas & Lavezzi would fit in well at Inter
PARIS (Reuters) - French rider Sebastien Turgot, who finished second in the Paris-Roubaix classic last month, is likely to face a ban after three "no shows" for doping controls over an 18-month period, his manager said on Wednesday. More »France's Turgot facing ban for test no shows
The 2012-13 Spanish top flight will begin a week earlier than last term to help the national team prepare better for 2014 World Cup qualifiers, it has been announced More »New La Liga season to kick off on August 18
The France legend feels that the ex-Olympique Lyon striker has been a revelation in the Spanish capital this season and hopes he can replicate that form for Les Bleus at Euro 2012 More »Zidane hails Benzema's impact on Real Madrid
The Netherlands international has showered praise on his compatriot in the wake of the striker's decision to retire, and he feels Oranje can go all the way at Euro 2012 More »Boulahrouz: Van Nistelrooy is a true legend
French midfielder says he will decide on his future following Rennes' final game of the season at Dijon on Sunday, and he admitted he has not ruled out a move abroad More »Arsenal target M'Vila to decide future next week
The Argentine centre-back confessed that he is "very pleased" with his decision to leave Los Blancos for Benfica last year, but praised his former club for winning La Liga More »Garay: I don't regret leaving Real Madrid
QINHUANGDAO, China (Reuters) - Ireland's boxing queen Katie Taylor booked her place at the London Olympics without throwing a punch at the women's world championships on Wednesday. The three-times world and five-times European lightweight champion went through to the last four when her Romanian opponent Mihaela Lacatus withdrew with a neck injury. Due to regional quotas limiting Europeans to three of the eight places to be won in each of the three Olympic classes this week, it was not until Tajikistan's Mavzuna Chorieva won the next bout that Taylor's place in London was secure. ... More »Ireland's Taylor books London boxing berth
LONDON (Reuters) - David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame to Britain on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organisers said. More »Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain
The Dutch midfielder is determined to continue playing for at least two more seasons, and could even stay with the Rossoneri despite previously stating he would leave San Siro More »Seedorf: I don't rule out staying at AC Milan
(Reuters) - Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagawa has spoken to Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson and would like to move to an English Premier League club, the Japanese international said on Wednesday. "It was good to meet and actually talk to him. He had some nice things to say to me," the 23-year-old told reporters. Kagawa has been widely linked with a seven million pound transfer to the Premier League runners-up by British media, but said he was still considering his options. "There's no timetable on my decision. ... More »Dortmund's Kagawa speaks with Ferguson, wants Premier League move
The Blancos legend admits his exit from the Spanish giants was "a bit hasty", but vowed to return to the club in an official capacity at some point in the future More »Raul pledges Real Madrid return
The Italian faces his biggest test at the club on Saturday in the Champions League final and even if victorious may be without a job but rules out a return to his former side More »Chelsea manager Di Matteo rules out return to West Brom following Hodgson's departure
England manager Roy Hodgson has effectively ended Rio Ferdinand's international career by informing him he will not be picked for next month's European Championships, several reports said Wednesday. More »Ferdinand out of Euro 2012, reports say
The representative has assured that he will not seek to force a summer exit for his client, who himself has cast doubt over his long-term future with the German champions More »Lewandowski respects Dortmund's decision not to sell despite Manchester United interest, says agent
The Bayern Munich midfielder believes the Three Lions have outstanding individuals but do not play as a team, and says they could learn a thing or two from Joachim Low's men More »Schweinsteiger claims England must play more like Germany if they are to win a major tournament
The Dutchman is eager to beat another former club after eliminating the Spanish champions in the semi-finals, and added that playing the CL final in Munich is a "dream come true" More »Robben: We've already beaten Madrid and Chelsea are next
Coach Vicente del Bosque announced his pre-selection on Tuesday, but there were many notable absentees from Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao and Chelsea. And some may not get back in More »World Cup winners in danger: Villa, Pedro & Albiol must fight for their places in Spain's Euro 2012 squad
Frenchman states injuries played a large part in the title swapping hands and says if they play anywhere near their best next season then they will 'win the league by many points' More »Evra: Manchester United gave City the Premier League title
Frenchman states injuries played a large part in the title swapping hands and says if they play anywhere near their best next season then they will 'win the league by many points' More »Evra states that Manchester United gave City the Premier League title
The Dutch boss explained his decision to leave out defenders Urby Emanuelson and Hedwiges Maduro among seven others from his provisional squad for Euro 2012 More »Netherlands squad cut based on recent form, says Van Marwijk