McGregor devastated to miss final
Rangers keeper Allan McGregor is disappointed to be missing the Uefa Cup final but has wished deputy Neil Alexander well for the showpiece match.

Zenit gear up with Alkmaar draw
Rangers' Uefa Cup opponents Zenit St Petersburg draw 2-2 with AZ Alkmaar in their Uefa Cup final preparations.

McCulloch winning fitness battle
Rangers' Ally McCoist confirms that midfielder Lee McCulloch could make a surprise return to fitness for the Uefa Cup final.

Ricksen takes rap for Ibrox exit
Fernando Ricksen admits it was his own fault that he was drummed out of Rangers but says he has nothing to prove in the Uefa Cup final.

England lands extra Uefa Cup slot
England get an additional club in next season's Uefa Cup after topping Europe's fair play rankings.

Rijkaard to leave Barcelona post
Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will step down at the end of the season and be replaced by Josep Guardiola.

Berlusconi leaves AC Milan post
AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi resigns from his position in charge of the Serie A giants with immediate effect.

Albertz tipping Rangers for glory
Former Rangers star Jorg Albertz is backing the Glasgow side for Uefa Cup final success.

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Big screens for Uefa Cup finale
Fans without tickets for the Uefa Cup final in Manchester will be able to watch the game on big screens around the city.

Advocaat puts Rangers love aside
Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat says he will not be sentimental against old club Rangers in the Uefa Cup final.

Euro qualification explained
We explain how English teams can seal a European place

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Costly Moscow
Why are prices so high in the Russian capital?

The rise of Sergio Aguero
The "new Maradona" tells BBC Sport about life at Atletico Madrid

When the Dons conquered Europe
BBC Sport looks back at Aberdeen's greatest ever day

Falling out of love with football
France midfielder Vikash Dhorasoo on his World Cup film

PSG's fall from grace
Paris could soon be without a top-flight club

Russia gives fans visa reprieve
Russia waives visa requirements for a 72-hour period for football fans with a ticket for the Champions League final in Moscow.

Grant confident his job is safe
Chelsea boss Avram Grant says club owner Roman Abramovich is "very happy" with the team's progress and that his role as manager is not under threat.

Grant praise for 'brave' Lampard
Avram Grant pays an emotional tribute to Frank Lampard after he guides Chelsea to the Champions League final.

Benitez rues missed opportunities
Rafael Benitez says missed chances cost his Liverpool side victory in their Champions League semi-final against Chelsea.

Chelsea 3-2 Liverpool (4-3)
Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard get the goals as Chelsea earn a first Champions League final place at the expense of Liverpool.

Chelsea-Liverpool as it happened
Chelsea beat Liverpool 4-3 after extra time to reach the Champions League final for the first time in their history.

Angry Drogba hits back at Benitez
Chelsea's Didier Drogba hits back at suggestions he is a diver ahead of the Champions League semi-final, second leg with Liverpool.

Champions League photos
Pictures from Chelsea's semi-final win over Liverpool

Ferguson heaps praise on Scholes
Sir Alex Ferguson promises Paul Scholes he will start the Champions League final after the midfielder's goal seals Man Utd's victory over Barcelona.

Champions League photos
Pictures from Man Utd's semi-final win over Barcelona

Man Utd 1-0 Barcelona (agg 1-0)
Paul Scholes' goal beats Barcelona and sends Man Utd into the Champions League final.

What has happened to Ronaldinho?
How has the Barcelona star become a shadow of his former self?

Desailly tips Chelsea for double
Marcel Desailly believes Chelsea could lift this season's Premier League and Champions League trophies.

Barcelona 0-0 Man Utd
Cristiano Ronaldo misses a penalty as Manchester United hold Barcelona in a cagey Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp.

Waddle's view on Barca-Man Utd
Chris Waddle on Barcelona star Lionel Messi's display

Barca-Man Utd as it happened
Manchester United draw 0-0 with Barcelona at the Nou Camp in the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Reds 'can halt jinx at Chelsea'
Boss Rafael Benitez believes Liverpool can overcome a poor record at Chelsea to reach the Champions League final.

Blues worthy of draw - Lampard
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says they were full value for their draw at Anfield in their Champions League semi-final with Liverpool.

Owner Hicks braves Anfield crowd
Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks attends the club's Champions League semi-final against Chelsea, despite fears of a hostile reception.

Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
John Arne Riise's own goal gives Chelsea the advantage over Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final.

Liverpool-Chelsea as it happened
John Arne Riise's last-minute own goal gives Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final first leg at Anfield.

Zenit fans snap up Uefa tickets
Rangers fans have been told their Russian opponents in the Uefa Cup final will be taking up their full allocation of tickets.

Russians help Zenit's final plans
Zenit St Petersburg have their domestic league fixtures postponed ahead of the Uefa Cup final against Rangers.

Rangers hold nerve to reach final
Rangers reach the Uefa Cup final after a penalty shoot-out victory over Fiorentina.

Uefa Cup semi-final as it happened
Rangers beat Fiorentina on penalties to progress to the Uefa Cup final.

Amoruso backs Gers for final
Former Ibrox captain Lorenzo Amoruso believes Rangers can get the better of Fiorentina in the Uefa Cup semi-final.

Smith confident of Gers progress
Walter Smith believes Rangers can reach the Uefa Cup final by defeating Fiorentina next week.

Rangers 0-0 Fiorentina
Rangers hold Italian side Fiorentina to a goalless draw in the first leg of their Uefa Cup semi-final.

FA approves Cardiff for Uefa Cup
Cardiff will represent England in next season's Uefa Cup should they win the FA Cup, the Football Association has confirmed.

Uefa Cup as it happened
Rangers hold Fiorentina to a goalless draw at Ibrox in the first leg of the Uefa Cup semi-final.

The secrets of Rangers' success
How has Walter Smith guided Rangers to the Uefa Cup semis?

Smith pride at Uefa Cup progress
Walter Smith hails his Rangers side after they reach their first European semi-final for 36 years with victory over Sporting in the Uefa Cup.

Sporting shocked at Uefa Cup exit
Sporting Lisbon coach Paulo Bento says the Uefa Cup defeat by Rangers was a cruel blow for his side.

Sporting 0-2 Rangers (0-2)
Jean-Claude Darcheville fires Rangers into the last four of the Uefa Cup as they brush aside Sporting Lisbon.

Real Madrid crush Barcelona
Real Madrid celebrate winning the Spanish league title by humiliating rivals Barcelona in the El Clasico derby.

Real Madrid retain La Liga title
Real Madrid retain the Spanish league title after a dramatic win at Osasuna.

I will not quit Barca - Rijkaard
Frank Rijkaard says he will not quit as Barcelona coach following his side's Champions League exit to Manchester United.

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Ronaldo in transvestite scandal
The Brazilian footballer Ronaldo is caught up in a sex scandal involving three cross-dressing prostitutes.

Wenger slams Inter's Hleb move
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Inter Milan over their "illegal" pursuit of midfielder Alexander Hleb.

Henry would only consider Arsenal
Thierry Henry tells BBC Sport he is happy at Barcelona and claims he would only return to England to play for former club Arsenal.

Scots learn Intertoto opponents
Falkirk or Hibernian will face Torshavn or Elfsborg whichever Scottish club enters the Intertoto Cup in July.

Hiddink link to Chelsea dismissed
Guus Hiddink's agent rules out the possibility of the Dutchman becoming Chelsea boss after reports claimed he would replace Avram Grant.

Ronaldinho Milan move in doubt
AC Milan fail to agree a transfer fee for playmaker Ronaldinho during preliminary talks with his club Barcelona.

Henry staying in Spain, say Barca
Barcelona scotch rumours linking striker Thierry Henry with an instant return to the Premier League.