Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the first time as Didier Drogba struck the decisive blow in a penalty shootout at the Allianz Arena following a tension-soaked final which ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.

Blackburn Rovers and Super Eagles striker Aiyegbeni Yakubu has admitted to having mixed emotions after his 17 Premier League goals could not prevent the Lancashire-based side from relegation.

Coach of Heartland Lodewijk de Kruif will be in a Dutch court on June 25 over mounting debts caused by delay of his pay by the Nigerian Premier League club.

Bayern Munich coach, Jupp Heynckes is urging his side to seize the day ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea, pointing out that the opportunity to play the final in their own ground may never come again.

Serena Williams enjoyed an easy passage into the semi-finals of the Italian Open tennis on Friday when her opponent Flavia Pennetta retired with a right wrist injury.

Aston Villa is talking to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about taking over as their new manager, according to an official statement from the player's club, Molde.

Andy Murray's poor form going into the French Open continued as he lost to Richard Gasquet in the third round of the Rome Masters.

Fabio Capello, former England boss wants to take charge of Chelsea and will be present at the Alianz Arena to watch the Champions League final between Blues and Bayern Munich in Germany.