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An injured Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham watches his team play the New England Revolution during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 27, 2010. The Galaxy won 1-0.

Photos Soccer Sport Star Wikipedia: David Beckham

Goal
Beckham labels claims that he may be picked for GB team for his commercial value 'disrespectful'
The ex-England captain has been a focal point in London's bid for the Olympic Games, but insists he doesn't want to be included in Britain's squad just for his celebrity status | By Joe Angove | More ... (photo: AP / Chris Carlson)

Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm warms up during his team's offical training session in Cluj, Romania, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, a day before the match against CFR Cluj in the Champions League Group E. Bayern Munich says its board will hold talks with coach Louis van Gaal soon to discuss and resolve "current differences". The statement on Monday came shortly after club president Uli Hoeness described the Dutch coach as someone who is difficult to talk to, does not accept other people's opinions and makes poor choices in his team selection.

League Munich Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Philipp Lahm

France24
Chelsea face Bayern Munich in final clash
| AFP - Bayern Munich and Chelsea were gearing for their Champions League final showdown here Saturday as the Bavarian capital buzzed with anticipation ahead of the biggest game in club football. | A ... (photo: AP / Vadim Ghirda)

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, dribbles the ball as Australia's Mark Milligan (4) and Stuart Musialik (8) defend during a men's first round Group A soccer match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Shanghai, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008

Sporting Life
Aguero In, Tevez Out For Argentina
| Forwards Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain lead the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador in two weeks, but the main surprises are among the defenders. | Coach ... (photo: AP / Eugene Hoshiko)
Argentina Football Photos Sports Wikipedia: Lionel Messi

Roy Keane

Belfast Telegraph
Keane in warning to new champions
Roy Keane has warned Manchester City to write off Sir Alex Ferguson at their peril. | Keane said City were worthy champions but to expect Manchester United to bounce back even stronger - and that his ... (photo: Creative Commons / /)
Football Manchester City Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Roy Keane

Chelsea's goalkeeper Petr Cech, from the Czech Republic

Sky Sports
Cech eyes perfect present
| Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits winning the Champions League final would be the perfect early birthday present to himself. | Cech turns 30 within hours of the final... (photo: AP / Paulo Duarte)
Chelsea League Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Petr ech

Chelsea's Didier Drogba

Goal
Drogba determined to create history in Munich in biggest game of his life
The Ivorian hitman has already scored for the Blues in the FA Cup final this season, and will be hoping to boost his impressive record in finals when they take on the Bav... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Chelsea Munich Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Didier Drogba

Chelsea's goal keeper Petr Cech reacts during their Champions League second leg semi final soccer match against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

Goal
Cech: I'm prepared if Champions League final goes to penalties
After suffering defeat in the 2008 shootout, the Chelsea goalkeeper has done his homework if the showdown against Bayern Munich is decided from the spot | By Ed Aarons | ... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham)
Bayern League Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Petr ech

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, controls the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against FC Granada at the Carmenes stadium, in Granada, Spain, Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Newstrack India
Ronaldo says comparing him to Messi like equating 'Ferrari with a Porsche' (Update: Ronaldo)
| London, May 19 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed to be better than Argentinean striker Lionel Messi. | "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche ... (photo: AP / Daniel Tejedor)
C Ronaldo Photos Real Madrid Soccer Wikipedia: Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, right, competes with Stoke City's Glenn Whelan during their English FA Cup Final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 14, 2011.

ESPN
Tevez misses out on Argentina squad May 19, 2012
| Carlos Tevez has missed out on selection for the Argentina squad to face Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier in two weeks. | GettyImagesCarlos Tevez made a significant imp... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Argentina Manchester City Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Carlos Tévez

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, unseen, celebrates his goal with team mates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Rayo Vallecano at the Teresa Rivera stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Newstrack India
Ronaldo, Messi, Portuguese, Ferrari, Porsche
| London, May 19 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed to be better than Argentinean striker Lionel Messi. | "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche ... (photo: AP / Andres Kudacki)
Photos Soccer Sport Star Wikipedia: Lionel Messi

Chelsea's Didier Drogba reacts during his English Premier League soccer match against Aston Villa, at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Chelsea lost 1-3, after leading 1-0.

Canberra Times
Bayern boss wary of actor Drogba ahead of Champions League final
| Didier Drogba ... "an outstanding actor". Photo: Reuters | Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has branded Chelsea striker Didier Drogba an "outstanding actor" to up the ... (photo: AP / Bogdan Maran)
Bayern League Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Didier Drogba

Real Madrid's coach Jose Mourinho from Portugal, sits in the dugout ahead of their Spanish La Liga soccer match, against Osasuna, at Reyno de Navarra stadium in Pamplona, northern Spain, Saturday March 31, 2012. real Madrid won 5-1.

The Examiner
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho plan Â£30 million move for Chelsea playmaker Ramire
| Former Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho once again looks set to look for a big name transfer from his old squad. | Since joining Real Madrid from Inter Milan, Mourinho lo... (photo: AP / Alvaro Barrientos)
Photos Soccer Sport Star Wikipedia: José Mourinho

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	Vincent Kompany's stock soars along with Manchester City's spirit The Guardian

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Texas beats Baylor, 2-1

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SpaceX launch aborted 1 second before liftoff

England's Frank Lampard reacts as he talks to the media during a press conference at Wembley Stadium in London, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. England is to play Spain on Saturday Nov. 12 in a friendly soccer match at Wembley Stadium.

Soccer: Lampard - Chelsea happy to be underdogs in Munich

Chelsea's Didier Drogba

Drogba to summon one more colossal performance

Chelsea's caretaker manager Roberto Di Matteo reacts as he watches his team play against Napoli during their Champions League last sixteen second leg soccer match at Stamford Bridge, London, Wednesday, March 14, 2012.

He's spent £1bn on a European obsession. Now his caretaker manager Di Matteo promises to ...

Penalty Kicks Made and Missed Give Chelsea the Title The New York Times
If Drogba quits he will leave them wanting more The Independent
'Mr Chelsea' enjoys glory night but might be his las The Guardian
Heynckes rues missed chances Sky Sports
I couldn't say no to England, so the hard work starts no The Daily Mail
UEFA Champions League final: Chelseaâ€™s great escape to vic Zeenews
Promotion Playoff Is Won by West Ham The New York Times
>Chelsea wins UEFA Champions League crown with penalty shoot Penn Live
Drogba Penalty Wins Champions League Cup for Chelsea All Africa
Drogba fires Chelsea to Champions League glory Canada Dot Com
Di Matteo - Future can wait Sky Sports
Rooney to sit out Euro 2012 warmups with unspecified injury CNN
Champions League final 2013: new pretenders set sights on We The Guardian
Reggie Bush posts another offensive tweet during UEFA title Sporting News
Chelsea and Didier Drogba win UEFA Cup over Bayern Munich in IMDb
Terry - It was meant to be Sky Sports
Chelsea win Champions League after penalty shoot out drama i CNN
Didier Drogba hails Chelsea's never-say-die spirit in Ch The Guardian
John Terry: It Was Meant To Be Sporting Life
Terry backs Di Matteo for job May 19, 2012 ESPN

UEFA president Michel Platini, speaks during a media conference held at the Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna, Saturday, June 28, 2008

Platini warns City

Brazil tries to avoid FIFA World Cup collapse

Brazil tries to avoid FIFA World Cup collapse

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, of Argentina, reacts after scoring during the Champions League round of sixteen, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. FC Barcelona won 7-1 and Messi scored five goal.

Messi at the centre of race storm as Everton's Drenthe accuses Barca star

Qatar coach eyes World Cup qualifying spot Gulf News
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Portugal has the best coach and the best player in the world Goal
Money troubles raises corruption risk in football France24
Football Bodies Mourn Fallen Star Mafisango All Africa
UEFA chief Platini throws down gauntlet to German Chancellor CNN
Former FIFA president Joao Havelange set to leave hospital n Sporting News
Champions league preview and thoughts/ Dynamo v. NE preview Houston Chronicle
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange set to leave hospital n The Washington Post
SOCCER/ F.League hopes World Cup will boost sport's popu Asahi News
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US WCup qualifier at Guatemala on pay-per-view my SA
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U.S. World Cup qualifier at Guatemala on pay-per-view CNN
Origin waives crowd-funded games' distribution fees for Joystiq
US WCup qualifier at Guatemala on pay-per-view Buffalo News
American World Cup qualifier at Guatemala next month on pay- The Washington Post

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, right, reacts after scoring against Espanyol during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Messi Scores 4 To Send Guardiola Off With Victory

AC Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari, of Ghana, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Atalanta at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

AC Milan hold on to title hopes

Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Swansea City during their English Premier League soccer match at the Stamford Bridge Stadium, London, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011.

Chelsea run riot over QPR

Liverpool may find Roberto MartÃnez is the limit of their a The Observer
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An injured Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham watches his team play the New England Revolution during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 27, 2010. The Galaxy won 1-0.

Beckham labels claims that he may be picked for GB team for his commercial value 'disrespectful'

Bayern's Arjen Robben of the Netherlands controls a ball during the training session of FC Bayern Munich in Munich, Germany, Friday, May 18, 2012, the day before the soccer Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and FC Chelsea.

Robben: Playing against Chelsea makes Champions League final more exciting

Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm warms up during his team's offical training session in Cluj, Romania, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, a day before the match against CFR Cluj in the Champions League Group E. Bayern Munich says its board will hold talks with coach Louis van Gaal soon to discuss and resolve "current differences". The statement on Monday came shortly after club president Uli Hoeness described the Dutch coach as someone who is difficult to talk to, does not accept other people's opinions and makes poor choices in his team selection.

Chelsea face Bayern Munich in final clash

Penalty Kicks Made and Missed Give Chelsea the Title The New York Times
Outside the Box: Sunday best bettered? It could have made al The Independent
Allardyce proves substance can triumph over style The Independent
After 110 years of hurt, fans feel the pain grow stronger The Independent
Owen hopes for the ultimate mad Hatters' tea party The Independent
Wasteful Bayern prove the most generous of hosts The Independent
It is unthinkable that Di Matteo will not be offered the job The Independent
If Drogba quits he will leave them wanting more The Independent
Drogba's dink leads Chelsea into promised land The Independent
Roberto Di Matteo deserves Chelsea job, says Bayern coach BBC News
Drogba's belief key to Chelsea's Champions League BBC News
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo tight-lipped about his future BBC News
Robben rues 'terrible' missed penalty against Chelse Goal
Chelsea Fans To Paint The Town Blue Sporting Life
Cameron And Merkel Watch Final Sporting Life
Chelsea beats Bayern Munich for Champions League title The Los Angeles Times
Heynckes admits Chelsea defended well and are worthy Champio Goal
Di Matteo thrilled by 'amazing achievement' as Chels Goal
Barcelona and Real Madrid congratulate Chelsea on winning Ch Goal
How did you celebrate league win, Brian? 'I had a cup of The Independent

An injured Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham watches his team play the New England Revolution during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 27, 2010. The Galaxy won 1-0.

Beckham labels claims that he may be picked for GB team for his commercial value 'disrespectful'

Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm warms up during his team's offical training session in Cluj, Romania, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, a day before the match against CFR Cluj in the Champions League Group E. Bayern Munich says its board will hold talks with coach Louis van Gaal soon to discuss and resolve "current differences". The statement on Monday came shortly after club president Uli Hoeness described the Dutch coach as someone who is difficult to talk to, does not accept other people's opinions and makes poor choices in his team selection.

Chelsea face Bayern Munich in final clash

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina, left, tries to pass the ball in front Osasuna's goalkeeper Andres Fernandez, as Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, back, observes them during their Spanish La Liga soccer match, at Reyno de Navarra stadium in Pamplona, northern Spain, Saturday March 31, 2012.

Ronaldo says comparing him to Messi like equating â€˜Ferrari with a Porscheâ€™

Didier Drogba delights in banishing Chelsea's Moscow pai The Observer
Five things that helped Chelsea to the Champions League trop The Guardian
Torch relay begins for London Olympics Austin American Statesman
Blackpool v West Ham - as it happened The Observer
Liverpool to interview AndrÃ© Villas-Boas but not Rafael Ben The Observer
'This was plan B but we did it,' says West Ham capta The Observer
Hearts' Paulo SÃ©rgio: 'I don't know if this wil The Observer
Luton Town aim for take-off after Paul Buckle's amazing The Observer
Chelsea win Champions League on penalties over Bayern Munich The Observer
Five things that helped Chelsea to the Champions League trop The Observer
Ryan Bertrand has glorious debut for Chelsea in Champions Le The Observer
Roberto Di Matteo finds way to give Roman Abramovich richest The Observer
Champions League final player ratings: Chelsea beat Bayern i The Observer
Bayern Munich left frustrated by Chelsea's crucial doubl The Observer
Harry Redknapp and Spurs given bitter pill of Europa League The Observer
High-five Hearts hammer Hibernian in derby final to claim Sc The Observer
Sky Sports make early impact but ITV hit back with Roy Keane The Observer
Liverpool may find Roberto MartÃnez is the limit of their a The Observer
Joey Barton's latest act of violence proves he is no ren The Observer
Wayne Rooney's England break could be a blessing, says R The Observer

An injured Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham watches his team play the New England Revolution during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 27, 2010. The Galaxy won 1-0.

Beckham labels claims that he may be picked for GB team for his commercial value 'disrespectful'

Bayern's Arjen Robben of the Netherlands controls a ball during the training session of FC Bayern Munich in Munich, Germany, Friday, May 18, 2012, the day before the soccer Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and FC Chelsea.

Robben: Playing against Chelsea makes Champions League final more exciting

Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm warms up during his team's offical training session in Cluj, Romania, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, a day before the match against CFR Cluj in the Champions League Group E. Bayern Munich says its board will hold talks with coach Louis van Gaal soon to discuss and resolve "current differences". The statement on Monday came shortly after club president Uli Hoeness described the Dutch coach as someone who is difficult to talk to, does not accept other people's opinions and makes poor choices in his team selection.

Chelsea face Bayern Munich in final clash

Roberto Di Matteo deserves Chelsea job, says Bayern coach BBC News
Drogba's belief key to Chelsea's Champions League BBC News
Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo tight-lipped about his future BBC News
Robben rues 'terrible' missed penalty against Chelse Goal
Chelsea Fans To Paint The Town Blue Sporting Life
Cameron And Merkel Watch Final Sporting Life
Torch relay begins for London Olympics Austin American Statesman
Blackpool v West Ham - as it happened The Observer
Harry Redknapp and Spurs given bitter pill of Europa League The Observer
Sky Sports make early impact but ITV hit back with Roy Keane The Observer
Wayne Rooney's England break could be a blessing, says R The Observer
Chelsea beats Bayern Munich for Champions League title The Los Angeles Times
Roman's burning desire for victory Jason Burt Munich: Ro The Telegraph India
Heynckes admits Chelsea defended well and are worthy Champio Goal
Olympic flame arrives in U.K., signals start of 2012 torch r Japan Times
Drogba leaves his best for last as Roman's dream comes t The Daily Mail
Bertrand final gamble pays off as Ryan impresses on Champion The Daily Mail
Di Matteo thrilled by 'amazing achievement' as Chels Goal
Barcelona and Real Madrid congratulate Chelsea on winning Ch Goal
How did you celebrate league win, Brian? 'I had a cup of The Independent

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