Bans for Drogba and Bosingwa, fine for Chelsea
Chelsea FC’s Didier Drogba has been suspended for six UEFA club competition matches, the last two deferred for a probationary period of two years, while José Bosingwa has also been banned after incidents in May.
Barcelona return to heroes’ welcome
UEFA Champions League winners FC Barcelona enjoyed a spectacular homecoming as hundreds of thousands of ecstatic supporters took to the streets of Spain’s second largest city to salute their triumphant heroes.
Manchester United fan stabbed in Rome
A Manchester United fan was hospitalized after suffering a stab wound and 15 people, including United and Barcelona supporters, were arrested by police in separate incidents before the Champions League final Wednesday night in Rome, but no violence was reported immediately after the match’s end.
Stylish Barcelona take United’s crown
FC Barcelona 2-0 Manchester United FC
A goal in each half from Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi downed the holders in Rome as Barcelona were crowned European champions for a third time.
Imperious Xavi runs the show in Rome
Xavi Hernández was left to reflect on a “wonderful” feeling after inspiring FC Barcelona to victory in the UEFA Champions League final with yet another masterclass to crown a memorable 12 months for the midfielder.
Messi sweeps up goalscoring honours
Lionel Messi has ended a memorable campaign with yet another personal accolade after his goal in FC Barcelona’s final victory, his ninth of this UEFA Champions League season, ensured he was the competition’s top scorer.
Barça the kings of Europe
The uefa.com Magazine hears from players from both clubs after Manchester United FC relinquished their European crown to FC Barcelona in Rome.
The Main Event: Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi – and the winner is…
Wayne Rooney likened battle between Ronaldo and Messi to a heavyweight boxing clash. Taking him at his word, Sportsmail offers a round-by-round verdict on the men who topped the bill.
Ferguson admits best team won
Sir Alex Ferguson said his side lost to the better side as Barcelona won the Champions League final 2-0, but vowed to come back even stronger.
Brilliant Barcelona triumph in Rome
Barcelona became the champions of Europe for the third time on Wednesday night after defeating Manchester United 2-0 in Rome.
Ferdinand, Henry, Iniesta to play; Park’s historic
ROME (AP) — Already with the domestic league and cup titles to show for his first season as a coach, Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola chases the ultimate prize in European club football on Wednesday when he bids to topple Manchester United and Alex Ferguson in a Champions League final fans all over the world have been [...]
Platini expects “unpredictable” and “beautiful” final
UEFA president Michel Platini has reassured Manchester United and Barcelona fans that security arrangements for Wednesday’s Champions League final in Rome are under control, paving the way for a “beautiful game”.
Rome final – forged ticket warning
UEFA has issued a warning to any fans travelling to Rome without tickets not to be tempted to purchase any tickets offered by touts, as a number of forged tickets have appeared on the black market in the last few days.
United will be all white on the night
FC Barcelona will wear their traditional colours at the Stadio Olimpico, with Manchester United FC sporting an all-white kit in a European final for the first time since they beat the Blaugrana in the 1991 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.
Alves ‘certain Barcelona will be champions’
FC Barcelona’s Daniel Alves may be suspended for the UEFA Champions League final, but is sure he will have reason to celebrate, saying in this Q&A with uefa.com readers: “I am certain Barcelona will be champions.”
