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Chelsea crowned kings of Europe Didier Drogba twice came to Chelsea's rescue, equalising in normal time before stepping up to the spot to seal the Blues a 4-3 victory on penalties over Bayern Munich and a first ever UEFA Champions League trophy. .

Nomadic Hogan led European revolution During the first half of the 20th century, one man led a football revolution across Europe: Jimmy Hogan. FIFA.com remembers a coach unappreciated in his home country but revered across a continent.

Chelsea stars hail Champions League triumph Didier Drogba insisted that Chelsea never stopped believing they could win the Champions League after he scored the crucial penalty kick in a nerve-shredding shootout triumph over Bayern Munich.

The Week in Quotes Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo declaring himself better than Lionel Messi, Nuno hailing the Real Madrid star as the greatest player in history, John Barnes on sackings and Falcao on a humorous encounter with Michel Platini.

Eriksson's IFK stun Hamburg to lift UEFA Cup Sven-Goran Eriksson enjoyed perhaps his finest moment as a coach 30 years ago today, as his unfancied IFK team shocked dominant Hamburg over two legs to lift the UEFA Cup.

Three magic nights in Munich With Bayern Munich and Chelsea set to contest the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, FIFA.com remembers the three previous finals which were held in the German city.

Van Buyten: The fire still burns Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten is back from injury just in time for the UEFA Champions League final, and FIFA.com chatted to the Belgian on the eve of the big day.

Paolo Maldini, an icon and a gentleman FIFA.com takes a look back at Paolo Maldini, the AC Milan and Italy institution who embodied grace and style on and off the pitch.

McCarthy brace seals Pirates another title A second-half Benni McCarthy double sealed Orlando Pirates a 4-2 win over Golden Arrows and a second successive South African Premiership title, while Moroka Swallows were made to settle for second.

Lindegaard named to EURO squad Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has been named to Denmark's UEFA EURO 2012 squad, with coach Morten Olsen convinced of the keeper's fitness after three training sessions.

Bertrand, Tymoshchuk given final chance Chelsea named 22-year-old winger Ryan Bertrand to their starting line-up for the UEFA Champions League final, while Bayern Munich included Anatoliy Tymoshchuk in Holger Badstuber's absence.

Hearts thrash Hibs to win Scottish Cup Hearts have won the 2011/12 Scottish Cup after thrashing ten-man rivals Hibernian 5-1 at Hampden Park, with goals from Darren Barr, Danny Grainger, Ryan McGowan and a Rudi Skacel brace doing the damage.

West Ham win promotion to the Premier League West Ham United will be back in the Premier League next season after they won the Championship play-off final 2-1 against Blackpool to win promotion.

Podolski: We are ready to win Lukas Podolski says Germany are no longer satisfied with semi-finals and finals and they will travel to Poland and Ukraine for UEFA EURO 2012 aiming to claim the title.

Seoul take summit, Jeju beaten FC Seoul lead the way in the K-League after recording a 2-1 victory over Gwangju, while Jeju United lost ground at the top as they were beaten 1-0 at Chunnam Dragons.

Sendai stretch lead, Kashima hit seven Vegalta Sendai are five points clear in the J.League after beating Nagoya Grampus 4-0, while Kashima Antlers thrashed Consadole Sapporo 7-0 with seven different players on the scoresheet.

Solskjaer set to stay with Molde Molde coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Aston Villa job, explaining that he intends to see out the two years left on his contract with the Norwegian club.

Luna sends Tigre top A hat-trick from Carlos Luna helped Tigre beat Newell's Old Boys 3-1 and rise to the Clausura summit, while Argentinos Juniors came from behind to claim a draw at Godoy Cruz.

Sunderland release goalkeeper Gordon Sunderland have released Scottish international Craig Gordon five years after the Premier League side paid a British record fee for a goalkeeper of £9million for his services.

Welbeck: I owe Rooney a lot Danny Welbeck has explained how much help he receives from England and Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, and revealed his disappointment that Rio Ferdinand will not play at UEFA EURO 2012.