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Milan quash Ibrahimovic talk
AC Milan Vice-President Adriano Galliani insists there has been no approach from Manchester City for striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Tevez left out by Argentina
Carlos Tevez has been left out of the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Euro wait for Lingegaard
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard is unsure if he will play in Euro 2012 after Denmark coach Morten Olsen failed to name his full-squad on Friday.
Green in it for the long haul
Charles Green has moved to calm sceptical Rangers fans by insisting he and his consortium are committed to Rangers for the "long haul".
Ayre expects stars to stay put
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has dispelled fears a number of top stars could leave the club in the wake of the upheaval at Anfield.
Hughes not focused on Barton
QPR manager Mark Hughes is refusing to be drawn on the future of skipper Joey Barton, insisting he has other things to worry about.
Zabaleta eyes Euro glory
Pablo Zabaleta admits Manchester City must set their sights on conquering Europe after winning the Premier League.
Welbeck salutes mentor Rooney
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck is grateful for the part Wayne Rooney has played in his rise to England's Euro 2012 squad.
Lampard relishes underdog role
Frank Lampard admits Chelsea are underdogs for Saturday night's UEFA Champions League final but sees it as a great challenge.
Allardyce - The biggest game
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce insists Saturday's Championship play-off final is a bigger game than the UEFA Champions League final.
Saints clear the decks
Radhi Jaidi, David Connolly and Bartosz Bialkowski are among seven senior players released by newly promoted Southampton.
Gordon leaves Sunderland
Sunderland have announced that goalkeeper Craig Gordon has been released following the expiration of his contract.
Cech eyes perfect present
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits winning the Champions League final would be the perfect early birthday present to himself.

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Petr Cech confident Chelsea will not lose on penalties again
The Germans never lose on penalties, as we all know, but Petr Cech does not anticipate more spot-kick sorrow for Chelsea.
A look behind the scenes at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena ahead of the Champions League final
Call it fate, or pure coincidence, but Chelsea will prepare to win their first Champions League title in a blue dressing room decorated with pictures of lions; images strikingly similar to the lion holding a staff on the Barclays Premier League club’s own crest.
Champions League final: Bayern Munich so at home against Chelsea - Martin Samuel
Here in Munich, the word of the moment is dahoam. You hear it on the streets, see it in the headlines and on the hoardings, read it on red and white T-shirts on sale at the fan shops around the centre. Dahoam is a Bavarian dialect saying meaning 'at home'.
Euro 2012 fixture guide
England's quest for Euro glory will begin in Group D against co-hosts Ukraine, Sweden and France. The Three Lions begin their campaign against France on June 11.
Robin Van Persie could price himself out of move from Arsenal
Robin van Persie is in danger of pricing himself out of a move from Arsenal with unrealistic wage demands. The Holland striker's talks over a new contract ended this week without a conclusion.
Mark Hughes: Bayern Munich were 10 years ahead of Manchester United
Mark Hughes will be writing regular columns for Sportsmail. In the first of his dispatches, he talks about his German adventure, the menace of Didier Drogba and Joey Barton's fate.
Bayern Munich v Chelsea: Champions League final analysis
Sportsmail's Jamie Redknapp runs the rule over where the game will be won and lost on Saturday as Chelsea take on Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in Germany.
Lille to hold talks with United and City over Eden Hazard move
The battle for Eden Hazard will begin in earnest on Monday when Lille hold their first official talks with the two Manchester clubs vying for his signature.
The Saturday Debate: What has been the
It's the Champions League final on Saturday, but what has been best European final of all-time? Sportsmail's team of experts give their opinion on which match sticks in the memory from the finals they have covered over the years.
Rangers in crisis: Charles Green predicts SPL title
Charles Green is confident that crisis-hit Rangers can win the SPL title next season — provided they keep their big-name players. Green has named two members of his consortium.
Di Matteo: I could win European Cup and still be axed by Chelsea
Roberto Di Matteo has insisted keeping his job was the furthest thing from his mind ahead of Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Sunderland and Aston Villa keen on Grant Holt
Sunderland and Aston Villa have been alerted after Grant Holt had a transfer request rejected at Norwich. The 31-year-old striker enjoyed a superb first season in the Premier League, scoring 17 goals.
Charles Sale: Website race row caps Liverpool's week
The baffling way Fenway Sports Group are running Liverpool is further demonstrated by a website writer - hired by the American owners - claiming to be a supporter of the British National Party.
Hibs must win Scottish Cup - Lawrie Reilly
Hibs legend Lawrie Reilly has pleaded with the class of 2012 to finally fulfil his lifelong dream of Scottish Cup glory. Reilly is the sole survivor of the Famous Five forward line.
 
 

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Bring on Bayern, says Lampard
Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Sunderland release keeper Gordon
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was signed for £9m in 2007, is one of nine players released by the club.
Holloway hails resolute Blackpool
Ian Holloway says a second play-off final victory with Blackpool would eclipse the achievement of winning promotion in 2010.
Nolan wants to win for Allardyce
West Ham United midfielder Kevin Nolan says he wants to win the Championship play-off for manager Sam Allardyce.
Hibernian v Hearts
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Hibernian and Hearts in the Scottish Cup final.
Southampton trio released by club
Southampton release out-of-contract trio David Connolly, Lee Holmes and Radhi Jaidi as they prepare for the Premier League.
Rodgers rejects Liverpool talks
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is not interested in speaking to Liverpool about their vacant managerial position.
Norwich reject Holt transfer plea
Norwich City striker Grant Holt submits a transfer request but the Premier League club choose not to accept it.
Romanov focus on sale, not Sergio
Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov says he is not giving any thought at present to the future of coach Paulo Sergio.
Drogba quiet on final game rumour
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba plays down speculation that Saturday's Champions League final will be his final match for Chelsea.
Kean continues talks with Venky's
Steve Kean's future as Blackburn manager remains uncertain after two days of talks with the club's owners in India.
Man City & United talk to Hazard
Eden Hazard's future to be decided when Lille hold talks with Manchester City and Manchester United next week.
Solskjaer has 'chat' with Villa
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer holds informal talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about the club's vacant manager position.
 
 

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Hughes waits on Barton verdict
QPR boss Mark Hughes will deal with Joey Barton once the FA has announced its punishment for last week's behaviour against Manchester City.
Zabaleta: CL is City's next aim
Pablo Zabaleta admits Manchester City must set their sights on conquering Europe after securing the Premier League title last weekend.
Keane warning to champions City
Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has warned Manchester City to write off Sir Alex Ferguson at their peril.
Ayre defends 'tough' owners
Ian Ayre has played down claims that Liverpool's owners have alienated themselves from supporters with the dismissal of Kenny Dalglish.
Gordon among nine to leave Cats
Goalkeeper Craig Gordon, once Britain's most expensive goalkeeper, is among nine players to be released by Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill.
Laudrup linked to Anfield post
Former Denmark star Michael Laudrup is a contender for the vacant manager's job at Liverpool, according to reports.
Canaries Holt star's exit plan
Norwich have reportedly rejected star striker Grant Holt's transfer request at Carrow Road after he submitted it on Friday.
McFadden released by Toffees
Everton have released six players whose contracts expired at the end of the season, including James McFadden and Marcus Hahnemann.
Ayre upbeat despite Rodgers snub
Managing director Ian Ayre is confident the lack of Champions League football will not affect the calibre of boss Liverpool hope to recruit.
McCarthur extends Wigan stay
Wigan midfielder James McArthur has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him at the DW Stadium until 2016.
Rodgers rejects Reds approach
Swansea have confirmed that manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected an approach from Liverpool to discuss the managerial vacancy at Anfield.
Capello link with Chelsea cooled
Fabio Capello's son and lawyer insists reports the former England coach is in talks with Chelsea are just "wonderful inventions by newspapers".
Fabianski hopes for Arsenal exit
Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski wants to leave Arsenal after being displaced as number one by compatriot Wojciech Szczesny.

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Del Piero set for Coppa Italia farewell
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik hailed Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero as a "phenomenon" ahead of Sunday's Coppa Italia final in Rome.
Honda handed Japan recall for friendly
Head coach Albero Zaccheroni has recalled Keisuke Honda to a Japan squad which includes ten European-based players for next week's friendly against Azerbaijan.
Aguero in, Tevez out of Argentina squad
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.
Bastian confident of European conquest
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is ready and confident of winning their first trophy in almost two seasons.
Lampard relishing underdog status
Frank Lampard admitted Chelsea were underdogs for Saturday night's Champions League final before declaring: "Bring it on."
Kitchee retain their Hong Kong title
AFC Cup hopefuls Kitchee retained the Hong Kong First Division crown on Friday without having to kick a ball.
Maldini: Milan must keep Ibra and Silva
Paolo Maldini has warned old club AC Milan that they may as well give up any hope of winning any trophies next season if they sell both Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Tigre go top of Clausura
Carlos Luna scored a hat-trick as Tigre rose to the summit of the Clausura with a 3-1 win over Newell's Old Boys in their top-of-the-table clash.
Welbeck pays tribute to mentor Rooney
Striker Danny Welbeck is grateful for the part Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney has played in his ascent to England's Euro 2012 squad.
Basel's Xhaka snapped up by Gladbach
Borussia Monchengladbach have completed the signing of Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from Basel.
Agent: Gattuso's Rangers dream ended
Gennaro Gattuso's agent revealed that the player's hopes of returning to former side Rangers is highly unlikely to happen.
Hodgson: Chelsea are not underdogs
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that Chelsea will be able to give Bayern Munich a fair fight in the Champions League final.
Newton: Chelsea journey a whirlwind
Roberto Di Matteo's assistant Eddie Newton has described the past 11 weeks at Chelsea as a 'whirlwind' of a journey.