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Chelsea's Didier Drogba (L) challenges Bayern Munich's Anatoliy Tymoshchuk (C) and Philipp Lahm during their Champions League final soccer match at Allianz Arena in Munich May 19, 2012. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

MUNICH (Reuters) - Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the first time as Didier Drogba struck the decisive penalty in a shootout at the Allianz Arena following a tension-soaked final which ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday. Veteran Ivorian Drogba, who had equalised for Chelsea two minutes from the end of normal time, rolled the winning kick past Manuel Neuer as the visitors edged the shootout 4-3 after Bastian Schweinsteiger's last kick for Bayern had hit the post. ...


LONDON (AP) -- England striker Wayne Rooney has been given an extended break to get fit before the European Championship after playing while injured for Manchester United in the final games of the Premier League.

Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea: Blues win UCL

by soccernet.com at 15:41 PM, 05/19/2012

Bayern Munich 1-1 Chelsea: Blues win UCL

Terry: Di Matteo should be given Chelsea job

by soccernet.com at 15:40 PM, 05/19/2012

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.

Didier Drogba scored a late equalizer in regulation time and the decisive penalty in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final on Saturday.

Bayern's Mario Gomez, left, kicks the ball past Chelsea's Gary Cahill during the Champions League final soccer match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Munich, Germany Saturday May 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

MUNICH (AP) Didier Drogba scored the decisive penalty in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final after a 1-1 draw on Saturday.


OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will continue as manager of the Norwegian club Molde, ending talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager.

When the stakes were the highest, Didier Drogba showed why he's still one of the greatest strikers in the world, writes Grant Wahl in his postgame Champions League thoughts.

McManaman: Liverpool cannot hand pick its managers anymore


The former Anfield hero has dismissed suggestions that the likes of Jose Mourinho or Pep Guardiola could be heading to Merseyside to replace Kenny Dalglish


Jorge Mendes: Portugal has the best coach and the best player in the world


The Portuguese agent believes that his country produces some of the best football talents and is hopeful that the Seleccao will win the Euros in Poland and Ukraine


Blackpool's Thomas Ince, left, scores the equalising goal under pressure from West Ham's Winston Reid, with Matt Taylor, right, during their Football League Championship Final at Wembley Stadium in London, Saturday May 19, 2012. (AP Photo / Rebecca Naden, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVES

LONDON (AP) West Ham striker Ricardo Vaz Te scored with three minutes remaining to take his team into the English Premier League with a 2-1 win over Blackpool in the promotion playoff final on Saturday.


Report: Di Matteo set to gamble on Ryan Bertrand in Champions League final


The 22-year-old defender is set to play on the left wing in his first ever appearance in Europe's premier cup competition, and arguably the biggest football game in the world


Villa target Solskjaer plans Molde stay

by ESPN staff at 09:57 AM, 05/19/2012

Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down the Aston Villa job.

Hibs 1-5 Hearts: Hearts cruise to Cup triumph

by soccernet.com at 09:43 AM, 05/19/2012

Hibs 1-5 Hearts: Hearts cruise to Cup triumph

McCarthy seals SA title for Orlando Pirates

by Firdose Moonda at 09:13 AM, 05/19/2012

Benni McCarthy, the former Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United striker, scored two goals in the last half hour on the final day of South Africa's Premier Soccer League (PSL) season to ensure Orlando Pirates won their second successive title.

Balotelli vows to behave at Euro 2012

by ESPN staff at 06:15 AM, 05/19/2012

Mario Balotelli has promised to keep himself under control at Euro 2012.

Tueart: City must now focus on youth talent

by Harry Harris, Football Correspondent at 05:52 AM, 05/19/2012

Manchester City legend Dennis Tueart believes the next big challenge for the club is to develop its own talent rather than spending fortunes on other club's players, according to the book Mancini: Diary of a Champion.

Sneijder is happy to stay at Inter Milan

by ESPN staff at 04:54 AM, 05/19/2012

Wesley Sneijder says he is happy to remain at Inter Milan despite the club's disappointing season.

Andre Villas-Boas set for Liverpool interview

by Harry Harris, Football Correspondent at 03:59 AM, 05/19/2012

Andre Villas-Boas will this weekend be interviewed for the vacant managerial post at Liverpool.

Milan chief rubbishes Ibrahimovic to City talk

by ESPN staff at 03:43 AM, 05/19/2012

Adriano Galliani insists AC Milan have had no contact with Manchester City over the future of star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Sunderland release goalkeeper Craig Gordon

by ESPN staff at 03:24 AM, 05/19/2012

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon is one of nine players to be released by Sunderland as manager Martin O'Neill looks to put his stamp on the squad.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The Women's Professional Soccer league folded after three seasons.

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) -- The Colorado Rapids have re-signed forward Omar Cummings to a multiyear contract.

HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) -- The United States' World Cup qualifier at Guatemala on June 12 will be shown on pay-per-view over the objection of the U.S. Soccer Federation.

LONDON (AP) -- Liverpool turned to Twitter on Friday to ask supporters for help in finding a new manager after Swansea's Brendan Rodgers rejected an approach to discuss replacing the fired Kenny Dalglish.

NEW YORK (AP) -- FC Dallas midfielder Brek Shea has been suspended three game by the MLS for kicking the ball at an assistant referee.

HARRISON, N.J. (AP) -- Juan Agudelo was traded from the New York to Chivas USA for defender Heath Pearce and allocation money on Thursday after the 19-year-old forward told the Red Bulls he was frustrated by a lack of playing time.

Everton sign Jelavic from Rangers

at 07:20 AM, 02/01/2012

Everton sign Croatian international striker Nikica Jelavic from Rangers.

Swansea 1-1 Chelsea

at 02:56 AM, 02/01/2012

Neil Taylor's late own-goal saves 10-man Chelsea as the Swansea City defender denied his side a famous win.

Sunderland sign Kyrgiakos on loan

at 01:42 AM, 02/01/2012

Sunderland complete the signing of defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos on loan from VfL Wolfsburg until the end of the season.

West Ham sign Man Utd's Morrison

at 01:40 AM, 02/01/2012

West Ham United sign Manchester United's Ravel Morrison for an undisclosed fee.

Spurs agree to sell Pavlyuchenko

at 01:40 AM, 02/01/2012

Tottenham reach an agreement with Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow over the sale of striker Roman Pavlyuchenko.

Man City fall to defeat at Everton

at 01:31 AM, 02/01/2012

Former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson scores his first goal for Everton as they beat league leaders Manchester City.

Wolves 0-3 Liverpool

at 01:25 AM, 02/01/2012

Andy Carroll opens the scoring and Craig Bellamy is also on the scoresheet as Liverpool pick up a comfortable 3-0 win at Wolves.

Tottenham 3-1 Wigan

at 01:24 AM, 02/01/2012

Gareth Bale scores twice as Tottenham beat Wigan at White Hart Lane.

Man Utd 2-0 Stoke

at 01:23 AM, 02/01/2012

Penalties by Javier Hernandez and Dimitar Berbatov earn Manchester United a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stoke at Old Trafford.

Norwich complete deal for Bennett

at 23:31 PM, 01/31/2012

Norwich City complete the signing of defender Ryan Bennett from Peterborough for an undisclosed fee.

Man City sign Pizarro from Roma

at 22:46 PM, 01/31/2012

Chilean midfielder David Pizarro joins Manchester City on loan from Roma for the rest of the season.

Man City's Veseli joins Man Utd

at 22:38 PM, 01/31/2012

Manchester United sign 19-year-old Swiss centre-back Frederic Veseli from local rivals Manchester City.

Saha completes move to Tottenham

at 22:31 PM, 01/31/2012

Steven Pienaar rejoins Everton on loan after Tottenham complete a surprise free transfer move for Everton striker Louis Saha.

Andrews secures West Brom switch

at 22:29 PM, 01/31/2012

West Brom sign Keith Andrews on a free transfer from Blackburn for the remainder of the season.

Tuesday football -as it happened

at 10:39 AM, 01/31/2012

Premier League leaders Manchester City see their lead cut after losing to Everton with nearest challengers Manchester United and Tottenham both winning on a busy night throughout the Football League.

No distractions for Mexico and Chicharito, who's up to five Gold Cup goals

Mexico faces Cuba in Gold Cup

at 17:12 PM, 06/09/2011

Tainted chicken blamed as five Mexican players fail drug test

Altidore, Dempsey score in US victory

at 15:30 PM, 06/07/2011

Jozy Altidore's early goal helped the US start on the right foot

Canada looks to reach potential vs. US

at 10:46 AM, 06/07/2011

Canada looks to end 16 years of frustration against the United States

Honduras held by nine-man Guatemala

at 19:36 PM, 06/06/2011

Guatemala was left with nine men, one point

Jamaica set record in rout of Grenada

at 17:14 PM, 06/06/2011

The Reggae Boyz look ready to meet expectations after opening with a rout

US Soccer's summer of expectations

at 23:25 PM, 06/05/2011

Is this the most important year in US Soccer history?

Journalists threw a roll of toilet paper at Azerbaijan coach Berti Vogts on Sunday to express their displeasure with the national team's performance.

Live play-by-play of the Gold Cup's opening match: Mexico and El Salvador.

West Ham's playoff final victory over Blackpool to return to the Premier League 'means everything' to the club, manager Sam Allardyce said.

Chelsea crowned champions of Europe

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Chelsea have won the 2011-12 Champions League after a gripping 4-3 win on penalties against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Conte chasing history for Juventus

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Antonio Conte is aiming to write history for Juventus in the Coppa Italia final against Napoli on Sunday.

Van Der Vaart gunning for Euro berth

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Rafael van der Vaart is adamant he still has a lot to contribute to the Netherlands at Euro 2012.

Mario Balotelli has assured Italy coach Cesare Prandelli that he will be on his best behaviour for the duration of their Euro 2012 campaign.

Villar backs Spain as favourites

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Angel Maria Villar says Vicente del Bosque's side deserve their 'favourites' tag for Euro 2012.

Welbeck wants to fill Rooney void

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck believes he can step into Wayne Rooney's shoes for England's opening two games at Euro 2012.

Podolski wants determined start

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Lukas Podolski has called on Germany to make a fast start as they bid to win the European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.

De Jong sets sights on Euro glory

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong says the Netherlands are determined to win Euro 2012.

Ancelotti: Odds against PSG

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti still believes his side can with the Ligue 1 title despite requiring Montpellier to lose.

Championship: West Ham 2 Blackpool 1

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

West Ham United secured an immediate return to the English Premier League after a 2-1 play-off victory over Blackpool at Wembley Stadium.

Scottish Cup: Hearts 5 Hibs 1

at 18:11 PM, 05/18/2009

Rudi Skacel struck twice as Hearts defeated Edinburgh rivals Hibernian 5-1 in a one-sided Scottish Cup final on Saturday.

Guizhou Renhe denied Guangzhou R and F the chance to move top of the Chinese Super League with a 3-0 win on Saturday.

Solskjaer out of Villa reckoning

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will not be returning to the English Premier League as Aston Villa manager.

J.League wrap: Vegalta increase lead

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

The bottom two teams were handed heavy losses in the J.League on Saturday as leaders Vegalta Sendai won to maintain their five-point lead.

Kahn: Bayern can rule for a decade

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Oliver Kahn says Bayern Munich have laid the foundations to become a major European force for the next decade.

Balotelli to stay at City

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has admitted that while he loves Italy, he has pledged to stay with his current club.

Totti declares era over

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Roma's Francesco Totti has conceded that he feels like the last member of his generation to ply his trade in Serie A.

Indonesian businessman Jude Allen has been revelaed as part of the Sevco Consortium that is preparing to take over Scottish giants Rangers.

Kanoute could make Iran move

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute has been strongly linked with Iranian Premier League side Mes Kerman.

Fossati departs Al Sadd

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Ex-Uruguay coach Jorge Fossati has left 2011 Asian champions Al Sadd after failing to win a domestic trophy during the 2011-12 season.

Al Ahli not interested in Del Piero

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Fabio Cannavaro's former club Al Ahli have distanced themselves from a move for out-of-contract Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero.

Ter Stegen hoping for understudy role

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is hoping for a place in their Euro 2012 squad ahead of the more established Tim Wiese and Ron-Robert Zieler.

Nasri tips England to top Euro group

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

France midfielder Samir Nasri has backed England as the favourites to win Group D at Euro 2012.

Montpellier poised for Ligue 1 glory

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Montpellier only need to avoid defeat at already-relegated Auxurre to claim an historic maiden Ligue 1 title Sunday.

De Guzman seeks Villarreal exit

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Dutch midfielder Jonathan De Guzman has admitted he is looking for a way out of relegated Villarreal.

Manzano tips Falcao for greatness

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Former Atletico Madrid coach Gregorio Manzano believes that Radamel Falcao would be a big hit at Real Madrid or Barcelona.

Molde chairman Oystein Neerland has criticised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for holding talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner on Friday.

Di Matteo ignores job speculation

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Roberto Di Matteo insists that he is not thinking about landing the Chelsea job on a full-time basis.

Manuel Jose quits Al-Ahly

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Al-Ahly coach Manuel Jose has announced that he will leave the Egyptian club with immediate effect.

Hulk unsure about future

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Porto striker Hulk has indicated that he is in the dark about where he will play next season.

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists the sacking of manager Kenny Dalglish was done to help the team return to greatness.

Everton drop six players

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Everton have released six players whose contracts are due to expire, including James McFadden and Marcus Hahnemann.

Rafael called in for Brazil friendlies

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Manchester United right-back Rafael will replace Dani Alves in Brazil's squad for the team's upcoming friendlies.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has praised Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba ahead of the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Grant departs Partizan Belgrade

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Avram Grant has left Partizan Belgrade a mere five months after being appointed as coach.

Reo-Coker quits Bolton

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Nigel Reo-Coker has decided to leave Bolton following their relegation from the Premier League.

Lampard proud to captain Chelsea

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Chelsea's Frank Lampard has revealed his pride at the prospect of leading the team out in Saturday's Champions League final.

Beckham backs Neville inclusion

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Former England captain David Beckham has backed Roy Hodgson's decision to add Gary Neville to his coaching staff for Euro 2012.

Maldini calls for Milan to retain stars

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Paolo Maldini believes AC Milan can give up on winning trophies next season if they sell Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Desailly bemoans Terry absence

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Marcel Desailly says he is worried how former club Chelsea will fare without captain John Terry in Saturday's Champions League final.

Jallet: PSG still have hope

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Paris Saint-Germain have not given up on the Ligue 1 title despite having only a slim chance of finishing on top of the table.

Xavi: Barca have cover in defence

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Xavi Hernandez believes Barcelona have what it takes to overcome defensive absentees in their Copa de Rey final against Athletic Bilbao.

Schweinsteiger not worried by absentees

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Bastian Schweinsteiger has played down the suspension of three players for Bayern Munich's Champions League final against Chelsea.

Cahill eager to impress in Munich

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is yearning for Champions League success after missing out on his side's FA Cup final victory through injury.

Heynckes highlights Drogba ´talents´

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has branded Chelsea striker Didier Drogba an 'outstanding actor' for his ability to win free kicks.

Baines has high hopes for Hodgson

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Leighton Baines has high expectations of new England manager Roy Hodgson thanks to the recommendations of Everton's David Moyes.

Fabianski seeks Arsenal exit

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has announced his intention to leave the club after spending last season as a reverse.

Hangzhou climbed to sixth place in the Chinese Super League with a dramatic 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenxin on Friday.

Sagnol wants Ribery to shine

at 18:10 PM, 05/18/2009

Retired international Willy Sagnol says the form of Franck Ribery will be crucial to France's chances of success at Euro 2012.

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