Chelsea claim last-gasp Europa League triumph

AMSTERDAM:  A 93rd-minute header from Branislav Ivanovic gave Chelsea a stunning 2-1 victory over Benfica in the Europa League final on Wednesday as the London club claimed the trophy for the first time... 

Terry sits out Europa League final

AMSTERDAM : Chelsea captain John Terry missed out on his second consecutive major European final after being left out of the squad for the Europa League decider with Benfica in Amsterdam on Wednesday... 

Dortmund hoping to ruin Bayern’s treble hunt

BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp said Wednesday he is confident his team can beat all-conquering Bayern Munich in the Champions League final to complete their journey back from bankruptcy... 

I may miss French Open, admits injured Murray

ROME: World number two Andy Murray admitted Wednesday that he could miss the French Open after a long-term back injury forced him to quit the Rome Masters.  Read More →

Rio Ferdinand calls time on England career

LONDON: Rio Ferdinand announced Wednesday that he was calling time on his England career to concentrate on his club duties at Manchester United.  Read More →

Chelsea vs Benfica: Both teams to chase history in Europa League final

AMSTERDAM: After a turbulent season, history beckons for Chelsea in Wednesday’s Europa League final in Amsterdam, where they will meet a Benfica team reeling from a devastating domestic defeat by... 

Hazard to miss Europa League final – Benitez

AMSTERDAM (AFP) – (AFP) – Chelsea’s preparations for the Europa League final against Benfica were dealt a blow on Tuesday when manager Rafael Benitez revealed that Belgian forward Eden... 

Martinez vows to save Cup heroes Wigan

London: Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has called on his FA Cup final heroes to use their stunning victory over Manchester City as inspiration to keep alive their Premier League survival bid at Arsenal... 

Manchester City sack manager Mancini

London: Roberto Mancini has been sacked as manager of Manchester City — a year to the day after leading the club to the English Premier League title.  Read More →

Thanks for memories, Ferguson tells United fans

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Alex Ferguson thanked tens of thousands of Manchester United fans as they gathered to salute him and his final English champion side at the start of an open-top bus parade...