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Peru striker Claudio Pizarro is returning to Bayern Munich on a free transfer after a five-year absence. Bayern, the Bundesliga and European runnerup, announced on Saturday that the 33-year-old Pizarro signed a one-year deal, after he refused German rival Werder Bremen's offer of a contract extension.  

Bayern and Chelsea put their hearts on their sleeves. In the end, every player tried to reach the trophy but Cech saves, Drogba’s goals, Cole’s runs, Lampard’s passes were just a little more than Bayern could handle. Schweinsteiger has my condolences.Contributor: Richard MurrayPublished: May 26, 2012  

Bayern, the Bundesliga and European runner-up, announced on Saturday that the 33-year-old Pizarro signed a one-year deal, after he refused German rival Werder Bremen's offer of a contract extension. Bayern sporting director Christian Nerlinger ...  

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits he still cannot get last Saturday's UEFA Champions League defeat to Chelsea off his mind. Bayern went into the final, which was staged in their own stadium, with high hopes and expectations that they ...  

Peru international Pizarro, the Bundesliga's leading all-time foreign scorer, joined the Bavarians, who lost in the Champions League final to Chelsea last week to end their second consecutive season without silverware, after a three-year stint at Werder ...  

The Bundesliga and European runner-up says on its website that the 33-year-old Pizarro signed a one-year deal after moving from German rival Werder Bremen. Bayern’s sporting director Christian Nerlinger says the club is "very happy" with the transfer.  

Claudio Pizarro has completed his move to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich on a free transfer from Werder Bremen. The Peru international striker has signed a one-year deal with the UEFA Champions League runners-up after his contract with Bremen ...  

Striker Didier Drogba was at the heart of Chelsea's comeback victory in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, scoring the tying goal in the 88th minute and the winner on the final penalty kick of a 4-3 shootout.  

Liverpool are facing a race against time to sign long-time target Matias Suarez, this after the Argentinian forward revealed that Bayern Munich have made contact with him regarding a move to the Allianz Arena. Anderlecht striker Suarez is rated as one of ...  

Anderlecht striker Matias Suarez has revealed that Bayern Munich have made an offer to sign him. The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to the Premier League with Liverpool, but the Bundesliga outfit now look to have stolen a march on the competition.  

Netherlands midfielder Arjen Robben has admitted that he has "never had a week like this" before. The Holland international has faced much criticism for missing a penalty for club side Bayern Munich in the Champions League final against Chelsea, but ...  

Bayern Munich have completed the signing of Claudio Pizarro on a free transfer from Werder Bremen. The Peru striker, who made 174 appearances and scored 71 goals in his first spell with Bayern between 2001 and 2007 before joining Chelsea, has signed a one ...  

Wesley Sneijder hit out at Bayern Munich fans and officials after his Netherlands teammate Arje n Robben was whistled off the Allianz Arena pitch by in a friendly game between the two sides on Tuesday. "This is laughable," Sneijder told Kicker. "What ...  

Claudio Pizarro has finally departed Werder Bremen after putting pen to paper on a one-year contract with Bayern Munich, according to Bild. The 33-year-old's prospective transfer to the Allianz Arena now looks to have been completed following months of ...  

For someone that has been such an important piece of the club’s journey over the last two seasons that have seen Bayern Munich reach both the 2010 and 2012 UEFA Champions League Finals, is it absolutely deplorable to see Arjen Robben booed by ...  

You can't keep Didier Drogba down. The charismatic striker was at the heart of Chelsea's unlikely comeback victory in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday night, scoring the tying goal in the 88th minute and the winner on the final ...  

• Joachim Löw: 'We made too many mistakes'• Eight Bayern Munich players rested from teamSwitzerland, who failed to qualify for Euro 2012, stunned Germany 5-3 with Eren Derdiyok grabbing a hat-trick against a makeshift defence in Basel.Germany, missing more than half their usual starting lineup with eight Bayern Munich players rested, looked a long way from being ready to challenge for their first major trophy since 1996. Poor defensive...  

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Arjen Robben has been urged to reconsider his Bayern Munich future by his international team-mates, putting Manchester rivals United and City on red alert. The Dutch winger, who missed an extra-time penalty in Bayern’s Champions League final defeat to ...  

Jupp Heynckes has dismissed reports that he is ready to quit Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich this summer. The 67-year-old insists he is happy at the Allianz Arena and has already implemented plans to strengthen his squad for next season.  

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Suarez’ chances of moving to England were ended however when it emerged he would not meet the country’s work permit criteria, while Marseille’s poor season in Ligue 1 has made the Stade Velodrome a less attractive option. A switch to ...  

Arjen Robben has thanked Netherlands fans for their support, claiming he has "never had a week like this" before. The winger was booed by supporters of his club side, Bayern Munich, when the German giants faced the Dutch in a friendly last week.  

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Tuesday's friendly encounter between Bayern Munich and Netherlands was all about one man: Arjen Robben. After nearly two years of haggling back and forth between both parties as to who was responsible for the hamstring injury that kept the ...  

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has moved quickly to quash rumours he could soon be leaving the German Bundesliga giants. Reports emanating from Germany earlier in the week suggested the 67-year-old could be on his way out of the Allianz Arena this ...  

• Robben booed by Bayern fans in friendly against Holland• 'Bayern fans apologise on behalf of those who whistled'Bayern Munich's chief executive officer, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, says fans are apologising to Arjen Robben after the winger was booed while playing for Holland in a friendly against the club.Robben came on as a substitute for Holland against his club on Tuesday. The friendly stemmed from a dispute over an injury he sustained at the...  

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Legendary Spanish striker Raul has promised he will not forget his two-year spell in the German Bundesliga with Schalke. Raul joined the Gelsenkirchen outfit back in the summer of 2010 after he called time on a 17-year stay with Real Madrid, and was an ...  

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Bayern are generating chances, but are failing to finish their chances. Bayern finally appeared to have scored in the 54th minute, but Franck Ribery's rebound finish was ruled offside by the linesman. It was the right call, Ribery was a step ...  

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Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez is going to have a field day against Chelsea's suspect defense.The Blues will be without four key players against Bayern Munich in today's UEFA Champions League final. Two of those players, John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic, are key pieces to Chelsea's defense.Gomez had 26 goals in 33 German Bundesliga games this year, as well as 12 goals in 10 UEFA Champions League games so far. The 26-year-old striker is...  

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It’s European club football’s night of nights as Bayern Munich host Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League final. Join us for live scores and commentary from 4.45am AEST. Not many expected to see Bayern and Chelsea contesting this year’s ...  

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There have been hints dropped that Bayern Munich would start one of Daniel Pranjic, Daniel Van Buyten or Rafinha, shaking up their lineup, but they've kept things conventional. Everything is as expected for the Bavarians in the lineup for the ...  

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With both defensive midfielder Luiz Gustavo and left back David Alaba suspended for the Champions League Final, an irregular starter for Bayern Munich could find a starting place. Croatian international Daniel Pranjic only has nine starts and 16 ...  

Then Chelsea and manager Roberto Di Matteo used classic Italian tactics to defeat Bayern Munich in their home country of Germany to win the tournament. Bayern's attack lead by Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery kept Chelsea on their heals for much of the match ...  

Olic had the trophy on his foot, but tried to be far too clever looking to make another pass to a trailing Daniel van Buyten who clearly expected Olic to shoot and got caught on his heels. The delay allowed the pass to trickle harmlessly pass ...  

2012 UEFA Champions League Championship Game Chelsea FC at FC Bayern Munich Allianz Fubball Arena – Munich, Germany Saturday, May 19, 2012, 2:45 pm Eastern, TV: Fox Current Point Line: (regulation and stoppage time only)                 Bayern  PK -285 / Chelsea PK +225 Current 3 Way Line: (regulation and stoppage time only) Bayern -130 / Chelsea [...]  

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Rafinha is an option to come in at full-back but Daniel van Buyten may not be fit to slot into defence and Anatoliy Tymoschuk could have to play alongside Jerome Boateng. Toni Kroos and Bastian Schweinsteiger are likely to play in central midfield ...  

Just three days after Arjen Robben missed a penalty kick that might have won the Champions League final for Bayern Munich, his club hosted his national team -- the Netherlands -- for a friendly in the same stadium that housed his nightmare. And though some ...  

Marc Mueller/European Pressphoto AgencyBayern Munich’s Franck Ribery missed the 2010 Champions League final when he was suspended ... It’s no wonder Drogba wants to forget that rain-soaked night in Moscow. He was sent off near the end of that ...  

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John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Ramires and Raul Meireles are all unavailable for Roberto Di Matteo, while Jupp Heynckes is missing David Alaba, Holger Badstuber and Luiz Gustavo. Chelsea are boosted by the return of David Luiz and Gary Cahill ...  

Robben, who missed an extra-time penalty in the Champions League final against Chelsea, with the score 1-1, was repeatedly booed by a section of the 33,000 fans who came to see a friendly match between Bayern and the Netherlands. Robben played for the ...  

It's here. The Champions League Final. Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea. European Soccer's Super Bowl. Like the American game, this may not be the two best teams, but these two teams had to beat the best to get here.  

Welcome to the New York Times live blogging of the UEFA Champions League final between Cheslea of England and Bayern Munich of Germany, which is being played at the 66,000-seat Allianz Arena in Munich. This is the first time in Champions League ...  

32 teams entered the UEFA Champions League competition eight months ago but it all comes down to two teams this weekend. The Allianz Arena in Munich will play host to the 2011/2012 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday May 19th [...]  

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If the era of Spanish clubs' profligacy draws to a close, Barça and Real will struggle to find decent competition at homeIt's human nature to see a morality play in the jumble of daily events: as the Spanish economy is tumbling from one crisis to the next, Barça and Real Madrid are beaten in the Champions League. Today's final in the competition will be held by their more austere north European competitors. Never mind that the Spanish giants...  

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The Uefa Champions League is the biggest stage of them all in association football - the "Grand Theatre" where a player can move immortality. Few ever get this opportunity, and this year the favor goes to the players of Bayern Munich - the hosts ...  

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Netherlands were beaten 3-2 by Bayern Munich in Tuesday's friendly encounter at the Allianz Arena. Toni Kroos gave the Bavarians an early lead with a powerful long-range strike, but Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Luciano Narsingh turned things around only minutes ...  

MUNICH, Germany -- Arjen Robben was booed by many of his home Bayern Munich fans when he made an appearance for the Netherlands in a friendly three days after he missed a penalty in the Champions League final against Chelsea. Robben's spot kick in extra ...  

The UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea was an epic match that didn't see a single goal until near the end of the match.The early action on the pitch featured more hard fouls than anything else, and in the end, there were 37 fouls between the two squads. Though to be fair, Chelsea committed 26 of them.The players saved their energy for an insane finish, taking the game into extra time and ultimately deciding the...  

It was one of the most emotional and nerve-rattling Champions League Finals in recent history. To describe this bizarre sporting spectacle as crazy was certainly an exercise in understatement, which both Roberto di Matteo and Uli Hoeness chose—when it all ended. After two and a half hours, any neutral and secular observer instead slowly came to the unbelievable conclusion that divine intervention must, indeed, exist. Seldom have we seen a more...  

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Petr Cech was Chelsea's biggest hero in Saturday afternoon's UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich. Cech cemented himself as an elite goalkeeper in today's soccer world.Cech stopped all seven shots on goal in regulation,saved a penalty kick in extra time and another in the penalty kick shootout.Cech's performance was rivaled only by teammate Didier Drogba, but Cech's takes the cake.Let's take a look at Cech's performance and his...  

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Bayern Munich bounced back from its Champions League final defeat with a 3-2 friendly win over the Netherlands on Tuesday night. The upshot was anything but therapeutic, however: Winger Arjen Robben, whose injury in the 2010 World Cup had precipitated the match -- the Dutch agreed to play at the Allianz Areny by way of compensation for the club -- was booed by sections of the crowd. Other supporters tried to drown out the jeers with applause...  

Bayern were shocked by Valentin Stocker's 86th minute goal after the German side hit the woodwork twice earlier in the game, leaving them with work to do in the return game a month later. Bayern came back from the one goal deficit in devastating ...  

Watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Live Stream Free Online, Chelsea may have entered the competition at the group stage, and as a top seed in Group E, but by no means were The Blues considered legitimate challengers for European football's biggest trophy.  

Bayern Munich’s Jerome Boateng (L) challenges Netherland’s Adam Maher during their friendly match in Munich Tuesday. — ReutersMUNICH — Arjen Robben was booed by many of his home Bayern Munich fans when he made an appearance for the Netherlands in a ...  

The wings are where Munich will really hurt Chelsea on Saturday. Frenchman Franck Ribery and Dutchman Arjen Robben are world class stars who are some of the finest attacking players in the world. Ribery can score with his ability to finish accurately in ...  

Chelsea and Bayern Munich will clash in the Champions League final 2012 at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 19, 2012. Kick-off time is 18:45 GMT. Live Score and commentary. Check the below links to watch...read more  

Every player possesses the potential to turn the tide. In soccer, a single play is often the difference in a match. When Bayern Munich and Chelsea face off in the UEFA Champions League Final, these are the five players to watch who could make that game ...  

Bayern Munich officials have condemned supporters who jeered Arjen Robben during a recent match against the Netherlands. The exhibition game was staged just three days after the Bundesliga outfit crashed to defeat against Chelsea in the Champions League ...  

Since Bayern Munich are not only playing in the Champions League final, but hosting it as well, the locals are understandably excited. So excited, in fact, that a few of them decided to make themselves up to look like Bayern winger Franck Ribery, facial ...  

Germans dominate, but Didier Drogba gives Chelsea the victory on penalty kicks. It is Chelsea's first European title.When Didier Drogba's penalty kick hit the back of the net in Munich's Allianz Arena on Saturday, giving Chelsea a 4-3 win over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League final, David Engelberg leapt to his feet in a bar half a world away and pumped his fist.  

Final match en vivo will starts at 19:45 BST and it is held at Allianz Arena Ground. If you are not reach the stadium, you can watch live match in your home or your PC. Watch on Sky Sports HD1 and on ESPN and on Soccer HD1 TV channels and also listen live ...  

As Didier Drogba, who else, tucked away the decisive penalty in a dramatic Champions League final shootout and sprinted off in jubilation, Bayern's players simultaneously slumped to the turf with a look of anguish only exacerbated by a profound ...  

After one of the hardest fought games in recent Champions league history, the underdog Chelsea squad won the match 4-3 against default home-team Bayern Munich in extra time with penalty kicks. Who better to take the game-tying and game-winning shots than ...  

More so than the clutch play of striker Didier Drogba and goalkeeper Petr Cech, Chelsea and its supporters can thank their club's commitment to a winning style of football for their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. Defend. Defend some more.  

The striker has been a Blue since 2004, but his tenure with the club is in danger. But after his heroic performance in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Finals, the football team has no choice but to re-sign him. Bayern Munich took 43 shots and 20 corner ...  

Bayern Munich versus Chelsea. It was a Champions League final for the ages.From the relative quiet of the first half to a riveting final 10 minutes that must be seen to be believed, from certain German triumph to incredible English spirit and resolve, from the pallor of getting whistled for a penalty in extra time to stepping up for the final penalty of the night, Saturday's final saw just about everything imaginable.And though Bayern...  

One would be hard-pressed to consider themselves a true football fan if they were to miss Saturday's UEFA Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea (2:45 PM ET, FOX). If the television is out of reach or simply does not apply to your ...  

Let's look at three players who will dominate in the world's biggest club football match. Mario Gomez will be tough for Chelsea to stop with center backs John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic not available to play in the middle of the defense due to card suspensions.  

Watch Bayern Munich vs Chelsea Live Stream Free Online, Chelsea may have entered the competition at the group stage, and as a top seed in Group E, but by no means were The Blues considered legitimate challengers for European football's biggest trophy.  

Toni Kroos’ opener gave Jupp Heynckes’ side an early lead but Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Luciano Narsingh’s strike turned things around in favour of Bert van Marwijk’s men before Nils Petersen levelled the tie for Mario Gomez to net the winner.  

MUNICH -- Didier Drogba tied the match with a header in the 88th minute, and then scored the decisive goal in the shootout as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw Saturday. The unlikely ...  

Bayern Munich and Chelsea will battle at the Allianz Arena on Saturday in the 2012 Champions League final, which is sure to be one of the most exciting football games of the season.Both teams like to score goals and each side has several world-class stars who will put on a show for millions of fans sure to watch around the globe.Chelsea's current group of veterans—including Frank Lampard, John Terry, Michael Essien and Petr Cech—might not get...  

But any suggestion of a home field advantage to Bayern is negated by the heavy expectation of the Bayern fans from all over Germany in ... But this success did not start a trend.  A resurgent SSC Napoli soundly defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the ...  

In midfield, the absence of Luiz Gustavo means that Thomas Muller will return to the first 11 with Toni Kroos forced to drop back alongside Schweinsteiger. Chelsea (probable, 4-2-3-1): Cech; Bosingwa, Luiz, Cahill, Cole; Mikel, Lampard ...  

American soccer fans rejoice! Fox Sports will have a live stream of the UEFA Champions League Final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich via its Fox Soccer 2Go feature.For a fee, football fans can watch the UCL final, as well as loads of other games, from their computers.This is another step in the direction towards expanded coverage of quality soccer in the United States. Just a few years ago, one would have to travel into the bowels of the...  

However, they lost in the final to Egypt 4–2 on penalties after a 0–0 draw, with Drogba's shot being stopped by Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary in a penalty shoot-out. In the 2006 World Cup, Côte d'Ivoire were drawn in a "group of death" with ...  

After heroic performances by Chelsea over Barcelona and Bayern Munich over Real Madrid in the semifinals, the most prestigious club trophy in European football will be decided in Munich, Germany Saturday. Defenders John Terry and Branislov Ivanovic will ...  

MUNICH (AP) – Franck Ribery refuses to even entertain the idea of Bayern Munich losing before its home fans in the Champions League final against Chelsea. After a long and taxing season, he insists the team will muster every last bit of energy ...  

Adrian Chiles on ITV is like watching with a comedy uncle. But Sky has Jeff Stelling …Did any other guys out there have the same conversation with the missus? Along the lines of: "I know I said it was the end of the football season, but that was the league and this is the Champions League." Bet you haven't even told her about Euro 2012 yet, have you? Yes, I know loads of women are into football, but there are loads who aren't as well...  

One of the most exciting seasons in European football came to a climactic end on Saturday night when Chelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties after the Champions League final ended 1-1 in normal time. A simple look at the statistics shows that this was a surprising outcome, to say the least: Bayern had 56 percent possession, 20 corner kicks and 43 shots on goal. But Chelsea held on despite Bayern’s onslaughts on Petr Cech’s goal, and the...  

It's been a rough year and a half for Fernando Torres in a Chelsea shirt. His Chelsea career thus far has been defined by an improbable number of close misses on brilliant strikes, as well as missed sitters. He hasn't proven that he can perform ...  

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has lavished praise upon his Chelsea team-mates following a remarkable display of resilience from the side to clinch the Champions League title on penalties. Having defended resolutely for 82 minutes, Chelsea fell ...  

Chelsea finally has its first Champions League title in the club's history and that couldn't be a bigger thing for the Blues' future.A thrilling win over Bayern Munich was more than enough to prove Chelsea had earned their status as a world-class club. It's a well-deserved result for the clutch win by way of penalties.So just what does such a victory mean to the Blues? More RespectIt's simple: Champions get respect and this case is no...  

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Toni Kroos put Bayern in front, but Klaas Jan Huntelaar and Luciano Narsingh turned the game around within minutes. Nils Petersen brought Bayern level before half time and Mario Gomez scored the winner later on as Bayern won in front of only a half-full ...  

Didier Drogba's Header To Force 1-1 Regulation Tie and Extra Time Drogba will go down as the hero ... It was heroic play from Cech, and it will be a blocked penalty kick that goes down in history. How does one adequately describe this moment?  

Chelsea's UEFA Champions League dreams will be smashed on Saturday against Bayern Munich because of its defense. Branislav Ivanovic and John Terry are forced to miss the final because of suspensions. That leaves Chelsea in major need of big-time ...  

The UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea has the unenviable task of following last week's brilliant English Premier League season finale. But even if the dramatics don't match Manchester City's rousing win, the German fans will ...  

Here, many expected them to lift the trophy at home. But it wasn't to be ... Philipp Lahm: 8.0/10 All-action display from the man considered by many to be the world's best right-back. Four tackles, five interceptions, four clearances, one blocked shot ...  

After a year of hard work and difficult challenges, Bayern Munich or Chelsea will win the 2012 Champions League on Saturday and fulfill a dream that all the players have had since they were kids. These two clubs are well deserving of their place in the ...  

Bayern Munich failed to rise on Saturday. In the 2012 UAFA Champions League Final, Chelsea knocked out the Reds in a penalty shootout. You can’t just blame a single player for the German’s collapse, but a handful of individuals should be pinpointed. Here are the Bayern Munich footballers that let their teammates down the most.  4. Manuel Neuer Neuer had a somewhat boring outing, and he still managed to surrender more goals than Petr Cech...  

Crusaders wing Zac Guildford is a step closer to being back in black. VIDEO: McDowell advances after third round of Volvo World Match Play Championship Graeme McDowell will play Rafael Cabrera-Bello and Nicolas Colsaerts will take on Paul Lawrie in the ...  

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For those not intimately familiar with soccer, the Champions League is like the NFL's Super Bowl -- it matches the best club teams from around Europe. The European Championship is more like the World Cup or Olympic soccer tournament in that it ...  

Anyone who has seen Didier Drogba play knows two things about him: One, he can score in the blink of an eye, and two, he loves to dive.The 34-year-old Ivorian striker has been instrumental in Chelsea's return to the UEFA Champions League final, but his tremendous play has never come without a gripe or two from opposing players and/or coaches.Thus, it is no surprise at all that Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes had this to say about the Stamford...  

Roman Abramovich finally has his Champions League title, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard, John Terry have all finally gotten their hands on the Champions League trophy, and Roberto Di Matteo has brought his interim reign at Chelsea to a perfect conclusion.  

Drogba gets the win for Chelsea Posted: May 19, 2012 Didier Drogba's two goals helped Chelase clinch the UEFA Champions League final. Chelsea takes first Champions League title Posted: May 19, 2012 Tune in to see Chelsea lift their well deserved ...  

Franck Ribery has insisted that he only has victory on his mind ahead of Bayern Munich's Champions League final against Chelsea. The France international has admitted that he did not expect Bayern to make it to the final of the competition, but ...  

That's their first choice left back, left central defender and defensive midfielder. One of Bayern's starting fullbacks will either be Rafinha or Diego Contento, neither of whom is terrific at defending. One central defender will be either ...  

[More Champions League: Roman Abramovich's price for winning it all] As extra time began, Bayern tried to establish control once more and gave itself another chance to take the lead. Drogba fouled Franck Ribery inside the area, but Arjen Robben, who is ...  

Mark van Bommel has urged Arjen Robben to consider his future at Bayern Munich after the Dutch winger was booed by German fans at the Allianz Arena. Robben was representing Holland in a friendly against Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening and was jeered by a ...  

Coming through in the clutch is what great players do, and that is what Didier Drogba has proven himself to be. Drogba's performance in the UEFA Finals not only saved Chelsea's hide, but it served notice, to anyone who didn't already know, that he is one of the world's best.Drogba turned 34 years old just two months ago, but he proved there is plenty left in the tank.He not only tied the match with Bayern Munich at one in the 88th minute, with...  

Peruvian striker Claudio Pizarro, out of contract with Werder Bremen, is poised to sign a one year contract with former club Bayern Munich, it was reported on Thursday. Pizarro, 33, has already passed a medical and all that is missing for the deal to go ...  

While most soccer fans -- as well as the sport's bookmakers -- were expecting this final to feature a pair of teams from Spain, we're instead treated to a matchup between the two relentless, steel-willed clubs who ousted them. However ...  

Playing time was difficult to come by for Usami last season at Bayern Munich behind entrenched players like Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. He should get a decent run out in the Hoffenheim side which will be looking to push for a European place ...  

Chelsea manager Robeto Di Matteo has called for his club to believe in themselves as the Italian thinks his Blues can pull off a victory in Munich according to ESPNsoccernet: We can win it. We have to believe and have the confidence to do so. I don't know how somebody else feels...Sooner or later it will come. We hope it's tomorrow. But with the quality that's been at this club before and will certainly come into this club again, it will...  

With huge names like Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Didier Drogba gracing the biggest stage in the world, there is no doubt that this game will feature a laundry list of highlight reel moments. Ian Walton/Getty Images While many fans and experts ...  

John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Ramires and Raul Meireles are all unavailable for Roberto Di Matteo, while Jupp Heynckes is missing David Alaba, Holger Badstuber and Luiz Gustavo. Chelsea are boosted by the return of David Luiz and Gary Cahill ...  

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich must give Roberto Di Matteo a long-term contract to be the club's manager of the future after the Italian did an amazing job leading the Blues to the 2012 Champions League title over Bayern Munich. After years of firing ...  

When European football powerhouses Bayern Munich and Chelsea take to the pitch on Saturday in the 2012 UEFA Champions League final (2:45 PM ET, FOX), the drama will be Oscar-worthy, but in the end it will be the overachieving English side that captures its ...  

London, May 16 (ANI): Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger cranked up pressure on Chelsea ahead of their Champions League final by claiming that the Germans always win in the penalties. He insisted that keeper Manuel Neuer would be their 'hero ...  

Defender Breno (knee) is out and Daniel Van Buyten is shorn of match fitness, so Anatoliy Tymoshchuk and Diego Contento are likely to deputize for Badstuber and Alaba, respectively. Thomas Muller should get a recall to the starting XI ...  

Huntelaar then sent a near-post rocket that Hans-Jörg Butt couldn't stop, leveling the contest at one. Holland weren't done there. Just two minutes after the Huntelaar goal, captain Rafael van der Vaart played Luciano Narsingh through a back line that was ...  

Munich: Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm is backing France's Franck Ribery to make up for his misery in Madrid two years ago by helping the Bavarians beat Chelsea in Saturday's Champions League final. Ribery missed the Champions League final for Bayern ...  

If you were making predictions as to who would make it to Munich as little as six weeks ago, these would likely not have been the sides you saw going through. It seemed as though yet another Classico between Barcelona and Real Madrid was all but ...  

Man to Watch: Bayern Munich - Bastian Schweinsteiger. The young German midfielder is a rare mix of endless energy, a good footballing brain and someone blessed with good technique and work rate, all factors that led Mourinho to cast longing eyes when he ...  

Chelsea will be missing several key players for the Champions League Final due to suspensions, and they simply won't have enough defenders to beat Bayern Munich.John Terry, Ramires, Raul Meireles and Branislav Ivanovic will all sit out for the match in Munich, leaving the defense in shambles.Terry's absence will be especially missed as he is the captain of the team and has been a fixture in the Blues' lineup for a decade.Ivanovic has played...  

Chelsea was a team of destiny in the UEFA Champions League. There isn't another way to put it.Just when it appears that they are down and out, something magical ends up happening in a big moment.There is one person in particular who comes through in the big moment—Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. Flair for the Dramatic After Thomas Muller's goal in the 83rd minute Saturday, it looked like Chelsea's magic was running on fumes. But, once again in...  

I would sleep on the victory and see how I felt in the morning to try and let the rabiness I detest so much leave my body and return to the levelheaded a sports fan to comment accurately. But here we are, nearly 24 hours removed from the most unique ...  

• Petr Cech saves former team-mate's extra-time penalty• Didier Drogba and Michel Platini console RobbenArjen Robben was distraught after his latest "terrible" penalty cost Bayern Munich dearly in their Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.Robben had the chance to put Bayern on their way to European glory in extra time on Saturday night when Didier Drogba fouled Franck Ribéry inside the box.But Petr Cech saved what was a poor spot-kick...  

Cech made a great block and Chelsea subsequently made their next kick, which evened everything back up and put the pressure on the Reds' Bastian Schweinsteiger. He hit the post... Drogba scores, Chelsea wins, Bayurn Munich loses. Missed opportunity.  

People that score in finals and in the big games, he is right up there." This year, he scored goals in the Champions League final, the winning goal in the first leg of the semifinals against Barca and in the FA Cup final. All told, he had six goals in ...  

Of course, 90 minutes of heart-pumping soccer wouldn't be enough to find a winner in the Champions League Final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Of course extra time wasn't enough to find a winner. Of course Deider Drogba would be the hero riding off ...  

Cahill and Luiz have both been missing with hamstring injuries while Florent Malouda will train on Friday night after a hamstring problem of his own. John Terry, Branislav Ivanovic, Ramires and Raul Meireles are all suspended. Cahill ...  

Chelsea's back line is going to be without captain John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic, and they're forced to start two players in the centre, David Luiz and Gary Cahill, who are coming off injury. Both players have starting experience, but it remains to be ...  

Since Bayern Munich and Chelsea are so evenly matched, there is a great chance that the Champions League final won't be decided until the closing moments. Both squads have elite players in their respective starting lineups, but they have incredibly talented reserves as well. With that in mind, those backups may play a major role in the result of this match.Both sides are going to expend even more energy than usual in this match since the...  

The Champions League title is up for grabs, and Bayern Munich and Chelsea will battle for the prestigious title as champions.The game will be played at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich's home stadium. Although the tickets are supposed to be split between the fans of Bayern Munich and Chelsea, it will still undoubtedly favor the German-based club.This will be the first Champions League final to be held at a team's home stadium since the 1983-84...  

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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard's leadership and play in the midfield against Bayern Munich in the 2012 Champions League final will define his legacy as one of football's most talented players of this generation. Lampard will likely captain the Blues ...  

The wait is finally over.Bayern Munich and Chelsea are set to compete for the most prestigious prize in European club football. The Champions League final is set to kick off Saturday at 2:45 p.m. Eastern, and we here at B/R will have you covered from start to finish.B/R Featured Columnist Karl Matchett will start our coverage at 10 a.m. with team news, Tweets, photos and anything else match-related. Then, at 2 p.m., I'll take over and guide...  

Bayern Munich are confident of signing Claudio Pizarro after offering their former striker a deal. The 33-year-old is available as a free agent due to a clause in his contract at Werder Bremen which allows him to leave 12 months before the ...  

The dream Champions League final, in pure football terms, would have been Barcelona versus Real Madrid. But the world’s two best players, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, both fluffed penalties in the semi-finals, leaving us with the ...  

Chelsea will play in a 4-5-1 in Munich but surprisingly Roberto Di Matteo has opted to start with youngster Ryan Bertrand on the left wing in the UEFA Champions League final Chelsea are without several first team players for this evening's UEFA Champions ...  

Coincidently, both teams possess one world class full back partnered ... Let us know YOUR opinion by leaving a comment below... How do you stay up with football when on the move? With http://m.goal.com –your best source for mobile coverage of the ...  

David Luiz and Gary Cahill will be called upon to shoulder the load ... which has proved to be a reliable offense for the Blues down the stretch. Defensively he has provided a solid backside presence; today Solomon Kalou and Ryan Bertrand need their ...  

Today at 2:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, kickoff begins in the UEFA Champions League Final match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea FC. You can find a game preview right here. Chelsea FC announces it will be using the following starting ...  

'Nein, Nein, Nein' screamed the Bild headline after Chelsea's against-the-odds victory over Bayern Munich.Related StoriesChelsea fans line the streets for victory parade to celebrate the club's historic Champions League and FA Cup doubleChelsea striker Romelu Lukaku vows to 'never forgive' former manager Andre Villas-Boas  

MUNICH — I was about to head up to the Allianz Arena, the home field for Germany’s Bayern Munich soccer club, to get my accreditation for the Champions League final on Friday. Through an odd stroke of luck the team was hosting the finals out ...  

George Gipp doesn't play for Chelsea, but you'd be forgiven for thinking so by the sheer mass of people for whom the Blues will hope to claim victory in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday.There's John Terry, the controversial Chelsea skipper, who will be watching from the stands at the Allianz Arena while serving out his ban for kneeing Barcelona's Alexis Sanchez in the back.There's Ramires, who accounted for a...  

The Blues nick the Champions League trophy for the first time - after a nail-biting penalty shoot-out Match Report Bill Mann LAST UPDATED AT 08:14 ON Sun 20 May 2012 Bayern Munich 1, Chelsea 1 (Chelsea win 4-3 on penalties). Didier Drogba stole the show in Germany last night but the man who did more than most to steal the Champions League trophy from under the noses of Bayern Munich was Petr Cech. The...  

Munich's Strikers Bayern Munich's strikers come down to one player. Mario Gomez has 12 goals in Champions League play this year, leading the club with 38 shots on goal. Gomez also had 26 goals in German Bundesliga play. He is a dynamic offensive presence ...  

Bayern Munich and Chelsea will meet on Saturday in Munich to determine who is the best team in the 2011-2012 UEFA Champions League. The matchup has been long-anticipated and will pit two of the most storied clubs against each other. Everything about this ...  

• Blues wary of threat of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry• Bertrand not in squad for group games, yet to play in EuropeRoberto Di Matteo is considering the radical move of handing Ryan Bertrand a first Champions League appearance in Saturday's European Cup final against Bayern Munich.The interim first-team coach is wary of the considerable threat posed by the German club's wingers Arjen Robben and Franck Ribéry, but has found his options...  

Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Athletic Bilbao's holding midfielder Javi Martinez, Kicker reports. The Bundesliga giants are desperate to strengthen their squad this summer after a relatively disappointing season where they missed ...  

They are worthy champions, and their triumph in Munich will be remembered forever as one of the great feats of European club football. Let's recap the most exciting moments of this thrilling Champions League final. The two halves of extra time were very ...  

Bayern Munich bounced back from its Champions League final defeat with a 3-2 friendly win over the Netherlands on Tuesday night. The upshot was anything but therapeutic, however: Winger Arjen Robben, whose injury in the 2010 World Cup had ...  

Raul Meireles opened the scoring with a thunderous drive off the underside of the crossbar, and comforting second goal was almost Chelsea's however David Luiz has his penalty saved by Laszlo Koteles. The miss would prove costly as Jelle Vossen out muscled ...  

Bayern took a 1-0 lead, but the celebrations did not last long as Drogba headed in the Blues' lone goal just minutes later ... packed situation the sport can produce. He was a Blues' legend before this, and will now be forever remembered as one of the ...  

Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes has dismissed rumours that he could leave the club in the summer. A number of German sources have speculated that Heynckes could leave the Allianz Arena after failing to win a single trophy during the 2011-12 campaign.  

You did not have to speak German to understand the headline that confronted readers of Germany's biggest-selling newspaper. "Schock Nacht in München" was how Bild described how a crown had been stolen from a coronation. When it was all over, the cameras ...  

England win first cricket Test; Sharapova and Nadal prevail in Rome tennis; Colsaerts takes World Match Play golf chequeAfter nine years, $1.6bn, seven managers and countless nights spent frowning in his executive box, Roman Abramovich's grand Euro-dream was realised as Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions' League. Didier Drogba's late equaliser dragged the match into extra-time, before Petr Cech saved two Bayern penalties in the...  

Like Us on Facebook : Chelsea will enter the stadium without ... it," said Germany international Bastian Schweinsteiger. And yes, you can watch the electrifying game online. The game kicks off on Saturday, May 19, 2:45 PM ET.  

England’s Chelsea Football Club has won the 2012 UEFA Champions League after beating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout; marking the first time Chelsea has reigned as Europe’s champion soccer team in the 107-years they’ve been around.  

MUNICH—Bayern Munich's chairman says fans are apologizing to Arjen Robben after the winger was booed while playing for the Netherlands in a friendly against the club. Robben came on as a substitute for the Netherlands against his club on Tuesday.  

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Despite Dider Drogba giving them the lead shortly after half time, a second half equalizer from Eren Derdiyok and a late, late winner from Manuel Freidrich saw the Germans claim the points, and move to the top of the Group E table. On the final matchday ...  

Frank Lampard is among the best midfielders in the world. He will be the key to Chelsea's upset hopes in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich. Lampard's resume is loaded with lauds. He has 24 goals in 95 career European games ...  

John Terry and Petr Cech will get at Champions League glory should the Blues lose. Next season could be the last season they're all together starring at Stamford Bridge. This title game is also likely the last time Didier Drogba dons Chelsea blue. A win ...  

Bayern Munich have reportedly cooled their interest in Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool. According to Kicker, the Champions League finalists have decided not to firm up their interest in Giroud ...  

Bayern Munich have apologised to Arjen Robben after the forward was booed by spectators at the Allianz Arena. The 28-year-old was playing for Holland in a friendly match against his club side, and was booed each time he touched the ball following his 75th ...  

However, ex-Blues winger Arjen Robben failed to beat Petr Cech from ... to everyone he has worked with during his Stamford Bridge career. He said: “This win was written a long time ago. I want to dedicate this trophy to all the managers we’ve had ...  

 With just one night’s sleep remaining before the biggest club football match on the annual calendar takes place, excitement is high as fans of Chelsea and Bayer Munich envision their beloved club lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy. Despite some high-profile absentees on both sides, the match promises to be an entertaining one. The Bavarian giants go into the contest as favorites, boasting one of the most lethal attacks on the continent...  

Champions League: Chelsea beats Bayern Munich in shootout The Associated Press Published May 19, 2012 03:50PM MDT Munich • 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. The unlikely storyline of an English team beating a German team on penalties in a high-profile match provided a fitting end to a dramatic night, as Chelsea became...  

CAMP DAVID, Maryland – (AFP) – David Cameron and Angela Merkel will take a break from discussing wars and fiscal crises at a G8 summit on Saturday to watch the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. The British and German leaders ...  

Arjen Robben was booed by many of his home Bayern Munich fans when he made an appearance for the Netherlands in a friendly three days after he missed a penalty in the Champions League final against Chelsea. Robben's spot kick in extra time was saved by Petr Cech and Chelsea won the penalty shootout to lift the title at Bayern's Allianz Arena on Saturday.  

Subs: Turnbull, Essien, Romeu, Torres ... But it's not someone on the home side tonight, it's the Champions League final ambassador Paul Breitner, who places the cup on its spot at the touchline - he couldn't resist a celebratory lift though!  

Roberto Di Matteo constructed a gameplan that his players adhered to perfectly to land the ultimate prizeIt takes two to tango and Chelsea refused to dance to Bayern Munich's early tune. Holding their ground and sure of their gameplan, they forced the hosts to play across the front of their defence. Once wide, Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben were discouraged to go on the outside and instead induced to work the ball back inside or take one touch...  

You did not have to speak German to understand the headline that confronted readers of Germany's biggest-selling newspaper. "Schock Nacht in München" was how Bild described how a crown had been stolen from a coronation. Related StoriesChelsea triumph defies belief as Didier Drogba makes up for past painLampard: This is just the beginning for ChelseaEden Hazard mulls Chelsea move following Champions League triumphFernando Torres considers...