Petr Cech: Hoping to give himself an early birthday present by winning the Champions LeagueChelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits winning the Champions League final would be the perfect early birthday present to himself. Cech turns 30 within hours o [ ... ]

Craig Gordon: Released by Sunderland after seeing out his contract at the Stadium of LightSunderland have announced that goalkeeper Craig Gordon has been released following the expiration of his contract. Gordon joined the Black Cats from Hearts  [ ... ]

David Connolly: One of seven players to be released by SouthamptonRadhi Jaidi, David Connolly and Bartosz Bialkowski are among seven senior players released by newly promoted Southampton. Saints have announced a lengthy list of their squad that w [ ... ]

In 13 editions of the UEFA European Championship, there have been just eight hat-tricks; including a sensational debut and two in one tournament, UEFA.com recaps the exploits of those players to have find the net three times in a finals match.Dieter  [ ... ]

The lineups for the 2012 Ultimate Champions Match have been confirmed.The sixth edition of the Ultimate Champions Match will see the World-All Stars – a team of international football legends – take on FC Bayern All-Stars & Friends in an 11-a [ ... ]

The UEFA club season concludes tonight in Munich with the UEFA Champions League final between FC Bayern München and Chelsea FC. UEFA.com's team of reporters in the stadium, the city and beyond bring you build-up, comment and news ahead of the showpi [ ... ]

Philipp Lahm: Thinks Chelsea will not be strong enough to cope with Bayern MunichCaptain Philipp Lahm has boldly predicted Bayern Munich will not have any problems with Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League final. The Germany full-back is aware Ro [ ... ]

Andy Webster: Ready for derby showdown in the Scottish Cup finalHearts defender Andy Webster knows that there is a fine line between success and failure as he prepares to face local rivals Hibernian in Saturday's Scottish Cup final. Both Edinburg [ ... ]

CFR 1907 Cluj wrapped up their third Romanian title with a match to spare after coming from two down to win 3-2 at local rivals FC Universitatea Cluj.When Marian Cristescu scored his second of the night in the 47th minute to give Universitatea a two- [ ... ]

After relinquishing their crown for the first time in ten years last season, FC Sheriff have reinstated themselves as Moldovan champions following a 5-0 victory against FC Sfintul Gheorghe Suruceni.Leading closest pursuers FC Dacia Chisinau by four p [ ... ]

Queens Park Rangers chairman Tony Fernandes will leave any decision about Joey Barton to manager Mark Hughes and chief executive Philip Beard as the midfielder awaits disciplinary sanctions following his conduct at Manchester City. Barton was sho [ ... ]

Papiss Cisse: Insisting he has no plans to leaveNewcastle ace Papiss Cisse has dismissed claims he could be set for a big-money move away from the club this summer. The 26-year-old Senegalese star has made a sensational start to his career in Eng [ ... ]

Gary Neville: Made 85 appearances for England, including five international tournamentsSky Sports pundit Gary Neville has been appointed to England's coaching staff on a four-year contract. The former Manchester United defender, who holds UEFA A  [ ... ]

Franck Ribery: Bayern Munich winger has vowed to win the Champions League final against ChelseaFranck Ribery says the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday is the biggest game of his career and winning it would be a dream come true. The 29-year [ ... ]

Chris Hackett: The midfielder is one of four players not to have their contracts renewed and leave the club this weekMillwall boss Kenny Jackett has started rebuilding for next season with a clear-out of a number of players from the squad whose contr [ ... ]

As host city of both the men's and women's UEFA Champions League finals, Munich has received in return a mini-pitch donated by UEFA which will provide a legacy for years to come, allowing youngsters to play in a safe environment.This gift continues a [ ... ]

It was business as usual in Croatia in 2011/12 as GNK Dinamo Zagreb secured their 14th league title in 21 seasons and ended the campaign celebrating the double too. Dinamo's dominance was underlined by the fact they sealed the championship with five  [ ... ]

Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted he was ready to "begin a new stage of my life" after the 35-year-old Málaga CF forward announced his retirement from football at a specially organised press conference at La Rosaleda.The former Dutch international said h [ ... ]