Anelka threatens to leave Shenhua - report
French striker Nicolas Anelka has threatened to leave Shanghai Shenhua, a state-backed newspaper said Monday, in a sign relations with his Chinese club may have soured. (21 May 2012)
Napoli end Juventus run with Italian Cup triumph
Juventus' record-breaking 43-match undefeated run came to an end when Napoli won the Italian Cup 2-0. (21 May 2012)
Montpellier defy odds to claim French throne
Nobody could have seen it coming at the start of the season, but Montpellier's historic French title success has been thoroughly deserved. (21 May 2012)
Donovan, Altidore, Onyewu to join US camp
Strikers Landon Donovan and Jozy Altidore and defender Oguchi Onyewu were among 11 players announced on Sunday by US Soccer as additions to the American training camp ahead of 2014 World Cup qualifiers. (21 May 2012)
Anxious finish for Montpellier as PSG win
Montpellier were left needing a draw at Auxerre to claim their first ever Ligue 1 title on Sunday after a protest by home fans held up their final match and second-placed Paris Saint-Germain won 2-1 at Lorient. (21 May 2012)
Napoli end Juve run with Italian Cup triumph
Juventus' record-breaking 43-match undefeated run came to an end on Sunday when Napoli won the Italian Cup 2-0. (21 May 2012)
Torres doubts Chelsea future after 'worst' time
Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has cast doubt over his future at the newly-crowned European champions, labelling this past season as the most difficult of his career. (21 May 2012)
Vassily Berezutsky ruled out of Euros
CSKA Moscow defender Vassily Berezutsky will miss next month's European Championship in Poland and Ukraine with a hip injury, Russia manager Dick Advocaat revealed Sunday. (20 May 2012)
Tens of thousands greet victorious Chelsea team
Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans gave their team a hero's welcome on Sunday as they made an open-top bus parade through their west London home after their Champions League win over Bayern Munich. (20 May 2012)
Torino make return to Serie A
Seven-time Italian champions Torino regained their place in Serie A on Sunday after a three-year absence as a 2-0 win over Modena confirmed their promotion. (20 May 2012)
Germans ready to build up battered Bayern stars
The Germany camp expect to have to rebuild the battered confidence of their Bayern Munich stars ahead of Euro 2012 in the wake of the Bavarians' Champions League final defeat at the hands of Chelsea. (20 May 2012)
Rosicky in injury scare for Czechs
Injury-prone Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky gave his side a scare ahead of Euro 2012 on Sunday when he said he would be joining up with the squad late because of a leg muscle problem. (20 May 2012)
Benni reminds South Africa coach of his talent
Orlando Pirates striker Benni McCarthy gave South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane food for thought this weekend with a title-clinching brace. (20 May 2012)
Germans finally lose on penalties, say British papers
The British press on Sunday hailed the heroics of Didier Drogba in helping Chelsea win the Champions League and took pleasure in noting that a German side had "at last" lost on penalties. (20 May 2012)
Di Matteo 'serious' Chelsea candidate - official
Chelsea interim manager Roberto Di Matteo is under "serious consideration" to be appointed on a permanent basis following the Blues' Champions League triumph, senior club officials said on Sunday. (20 May 2012)
Tottenham agony after Chelsea ecstasy
Chelsea's Champions League victory over Bayern Munich completed a miserable month for Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp, whose team will now be relegated to the Europa League next season. (20 May 2012)
Chelsea stars heap praise on debutant Bertrand
Chelsea stars Frank Lampard and John Terry heaped praise on Blues defender Ryan Bertrand after the 22-year-old made his Champions League debut in the win over Bayern Munich in Saturday's final. (20 May 2012)
Di Matteo should keep job say Zola, Grant
Chelsea idol Gianfranco Zola called on the club to appoint Roberto Di Matteo on a full-time basis on Sunday after his former team-mate guided the Blues to their first Champions League crown. (20 May 2012)
'Injured' Rooney fit for Euros - Hodgson
England striker Wayne Rooney is recovering from a minor injury but will be fully fit for his expected return during the group stages at Euro 2012, manager Roy Hodgson has revealed. (20 May 2012)
Football is simply crazy, beams Chelsea hero Cech
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech summed up their season as "simply crazy" after his key saves helped the Blues win their first Champions League title in a dramatic penalty shoot-out. (20 May 2012)
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