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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, right, vies for ball with FC Granada's Borja Gomez, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Carmenes stadium, in Granada, Spain, Saturday, May 5, 2012.

League Photos Soccer Sport Wikipedia: Cristiano Ronaldo

Japan Times
Ronaldo says he's better than Messi
| MADRID — Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo insisted he was "better than Messi" in an interview with American news channel CNN on Friday, before appearing to retract his claim. | ... (photo: AP / Daniel Tejedor)

Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson takes to the touchline before his team's 5-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their English Premier League soccer match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England, Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Alex Ferguson Hospital Photos Soccer

Joy Online
Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital
Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson was rushed to hospital Friday night. | He was at a soccer bash when he suffered a heavy nose bleed that would not stop. | Fergie — treated for a heart problem in 2003 — ... (photo: AP / Jon Super)

Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm warms up during his team's offical training session in Cluj, Romania, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, a day before the match against CFR Cluj in the Champions League Group E. Bayern Munich says its board will hold talks with coach Louis van Gaal soon to discuss and resolve "current differences". The statement on Monday came shortly after club president Uli Hoeness described the Dutch coach as someone who is difficult to talk to, does not accept other people's opinions and makes poor choices in his team selection.

France24
Chelsea face Bayern Munich in final clash
| AFP - Bayern Munich and Chelsea were gearing for their Champions League final showdown here Saturday as the Bavarian capital buzzed with anticipation ahead of the biggest game in club football. | A ... (photo: AP / Vadim Ghirda)
League Munich Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Philipp Lahm

Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain from Argentina, left, tries to pass the ball in front Osasuna's goalkeeper Andres Fernandez, as Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, back, observes them during their Spanish La Liga soccer match, at Reyno de Navarra stadium in Pamplona, northern Spain, Saturday March 31, 2012.

Zeenews
Ronaldo says comparing him to Messi like equating â€˜Ferrari with a Porscheâ€™
London: Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed to be better than Argentinean striker Lionel Messi. | â€œYou cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche because they have different engines. He does... (photo: AP / Alvaro Barrientos)
Photos Soccer Sport Star Wikipedia: Cristiano Ronaldo

Argentina's Lionel Messi, left, dribbles the ball as Australia's Mark Milligan (4) and Stuart Musialik (8) defend during a men's first round Group A soccer match at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Shanghai, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008

Sporting Life
Aguero In, Tevez Out For Argentina
| Forwards Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain lead the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifier against Ecuador in two weeks, but the main surprises are... (photo: AP / Eugene Hoshiko)
Argentina Football Photos Sports Wikipedia: Lionel Messi

Roy Keane

Belfast Telegraph
Keane in warning to new champions
Roy Keane has warned Manchester City to write off Sir Alex Ferguson at their peril. | Keane said City were worthy champions but to expect Manchester United to bounce back... (photo: Creative Commons / /)
Football Manchester City Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Roy Keane

Chelsea's goalkeeper Petr Cech, from the Czech Republic

Sky Sports
Cech eyes perfect present
| Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech admits winning the Champions League final would be the perfect early birthday present to himself. | Cech turns 30 within hours of the final... (photo: AP / Paulo Duarte)
Chelsea League Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Petr ech

Chelsea's Didier Drogba

Goal
Drogba determined to create history in Munich in biggest game of his life
The Ivorian hitman has already scored for the Blues in the FA Cup final this season, and will be hoping to boost his impressive record in finals when they take on the Bav... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Chelsea Munich Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Didier Drogba

Chelsea's goal keeper Petr Cech reacts during their Champions League second leg semi final soccer match against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

Goal
Cech: I'm prepared if Champions League final goes to penalties
After suffering defeat in the 2008 shootout, the Chelsea goalkeeper has done his homework if the showdown against Bayern Munich is decided from the spot | By Ed Aarons | ... (photo: AP / Matt Dunham)
Bayern League Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Petr ech

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, controls the ball during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against FC Granada at the Carmenes stadium, in Granada, Spain, Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Newstrack India
Ronaldo says comparing him to Messi like equating 'Ferrari with a Porsche' (Update: Ronaldo)
| London, May 19 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed to be better than Argentinean striker Lionel Messi. | "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche ... (photo: AP / Daniel Tejedor)
C Ronaldo Photos Real Madrid Soccer Wikipedia: Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester City's Carlos Tevez, right, competes with Stoke City's Glenn Whelan during their English FA Cup Final soccer match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday, May 14, 2011.

ESPN
Tevez misses out on Argentina squad May 19, 2012
| Carlos Tevez has missed out on selection for the Argentina squad to face Ecuador in a World Cup qualifier in two weeks. | GettyImagesCarlos Tevez made a significant imp... (photo: AP / Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Argentina Manchester City Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Carlos Tévez

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi from Argentina, unseen, celebrates his goal with team mates during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Rayo Vallecano at the Teresa Rivera stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, April 29, 2012.

Newstrack India
Ronaldo, Messi, Portuguese, Ferrari, Porsche
| London, May 19 (ANI): Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed to be better than Argentinean striker Lionel Messi. | "You cannot compare a Ferrari with a Porsche ... (photo: AP / Andres Kudacki)
Photos Soccer Sport Star Wikipedia: Lionel Messi

Sports Politics

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	Coldplay confirmed for Paralympics closing ceremony Digital Spy
	Champions League final: Bayern Munich v Chelsea â€“ as it happened The Observer
	Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital Joy Online

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Chelsea's Didier Drogba scores the decisive shootout penalty during the Champions League final soccer match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Munich, Germany Saturday May 19, 2012.

Champions League final: Bayern Munich v Chelsea â€“ as it happened

Chelsea's Didier Drogba scores the decisive shootout penalty during the Champions League final soccer match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea in Munich, Germany Saturday May 19, 2012.

Chelsea Upset Bayern Munich To Win The Champions League With This Penalty Kick

England's Frank Lampard reacts as he talks to the media during a press conference at Wembley Stadium in London, Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. England is to play Spain on Saturday Nov. 12 in a friendly soccer match at Wembley Stadium.

Soccer: Lampard - Chelsea happy to be underdogs in Munich

The boot room: Di Matteo got the best out of Chelsea Gulf News
Quique's cup record boosts Red Knights Gulf News
High-profile cases: CAS comes into play Gulf News
Hazard signs off with hat-trick… but the wait goes on The Daily Mail
Crazy...but fourth was never with Tottenham on this one The Daily Mail
BBC in stand-off with City heavies The Daily Mail
Domestic bliss under threat as Day of Destiny turns me into The Observer
Domestic bliss under threat as Day of Destiny turns me into The Guardian
SSC Napoli wins the Coppa Italia The Examiner
Tottenham agony after Blues' ecstasy The Himalayan
Chelsea Plans For Future As European Champion National Public Radio
Trapattoni keeps the faith Sky Sports
Fenerbahce re-elects jailed chairman Yildirim CNN
PAO beats AEK to top playoffs Kathimerini
Olic rues penalty miss Sky Sports
Fenerbahce re-elect jailed chairman The Guardian
Heroes' reception for Blues Sky Sports
Quite an odd day out at the football The Examiner
Champions of Europe Chelsea return to heroes' welcome wi The Daily Mail
Russia's Vasili Berezutski ruled out of Euro 2012 Goal

UEFA president Michel Platini, speaks during a media conference held at the Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna, Saturday, June 28, 2008

Platini warns City

Brazil tries to avoid FIFA World Cup collapse

Brazil tries to avoid FIFA World Cup collapse

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, of Argentina, reacts after scoring during the Champions League round of sixteen, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Camp Nou, in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, March 7, 2012. FC Barcelona won 7-1 and Messi scored five goal.

Messi at the centre of race storm as Everton's Drenthe accuses Barca star

Zusi called up to U.S. men’s national team Kansas City Star
Chelsea Plans For Future As European Champion National Public Radio
Chelsea destiny as they win Champions League/ Post game Dyna Houston Chronicle
Ghana Qualify For FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Finals Peace FM Online
Indonesia's Makeshift Merah Putih Eyeing Al-Nakbah Semis Jakarta Globe
Soccer: Junior Football Ferns beaten by USA NZ Herald
The sporting week ahead (20/05/12) The Independent
Qatar coach eyes World Cup qualifying spot Gulf News
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Portugal has the best coach and the best player in the world Goal
Money troubles raises corruption risk in football France24
Football Bodies Mourn Fallen Star Mafisango All Africa
UEFA chief Platini throws down gauntlet to German Chancellor CNN
Former FIFA president Joao Havelange set to leave hospital n Sporting News
Champions league preview and thoughts/ Dynamo v. NE preview Houston Chronicle
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US WCup qualifier at Guatemala on pay-per-view my SA
US WCup qualifier at Guatemala on pay-per-view WPXI

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, from Argentina, right, reacts after scoring against Espanyol during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Messi Scores 4 To Send Guardiola Off With Victory

AC Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari, of Ghana, celebrates after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Atalanta at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

AC Milan hold on to title hopes

I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field Fresno Bee
James, Wade lift Heat over Pacers in Game 4 Fresno Bee
Alvarez struggles as Mets beat Blue Jays 6-5 Fresno Bee
Two key plays go wrong way for Pena as Rays lose Fresno Bee
Dufner's 25-foot birdie putt on 18 wins Nelson Fresno Bee
Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep Fresno Bee
Perez stays in bullpen as Tribe lose to Marlins Fresno Bee
Lucroy, Greinke help Brewers rout Twins 16-4 Fresno Bee
Lewis shuts down Astros, has 2 RBI to lift Rangers Fresno Bee
Miley pitches Diamondbacks past Royals 2-0 Fresno Bee
Cueto's arm, Ludwick's bat lift Reds over Yankees Fresno Bee
Baxter helps Mets beat Blue Jays to avoid sweep Fresno Bee
Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75 Fresno Bee
Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3 Fresno Bee
Johnson helps Marlins take 2 of 3 from Indians Fresno Bee
Tortorella takes shots at Devils, defends Prust Fresno Bee
Rain forces Djokovic-Nadal final in Rome to Monday Fresno Bee
UK's Cameron basks in Chelsea's triumph The Guardian
Sandbagging in All-Star race irritates fans Fresno Bee
Indy 500 Bump Day updates: Lotus cars in back of field, Ed C Indianapolis Star

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou, center, celebrates with teammates Fernando Torres, left, and Juan Mata after scoring the opening goal during their Champions League first leg quarter-final soccer match against Benfica at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Torres admits Chelsea rode their luck in Champions League final

Fussball, UEFA Champions League, Saison 2011/12, Finale, FC Bayern Muenchen - FC Chelsea, Sonnttag (20.05.12), Muenchen: Chelseas Didier Drogba gestikuliert. Chelsea gewann im Elfmeterschiessen.

lampard hails Drogba for Chelsea's historic win

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou, right, from Cote d'Ivoire, celebrates with teammates Fernando Torres, left, from Spain, and Juan Mata, also from Spain, after scoring the opening goal during their Champions League first leg quarter-final soccer match against Benfica at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Torres shocked by omission May 20, 2012

World No.2 Maria Sharapova wins 'crazy' Rome Maste The Daily Telegraph Australia
de Ridder â€” innovative coach The Hindu
Hat-trick hero Kailash wins it for Maharashtra The Hindu
Soccer: Chelsea parade Champions League trophy through Londo NZ Herald
Al Ahli not after revenge in Etisalat Cup final Gulf News
The boot room: Di Matteo got the best out of Chelsea Gulf News
Quique's cup record boosts Red Knights Gulf News
Capital's sporting gains from CAS Gulf News
Vaz Te leads West Ham into top flight Japan Times
Chelsea captures Champions League Japan Times
Gareth Bale Out Of Friendly Sporting Life
Elated McGowan wins hearts Canberra Times
Hazard admits to Chelsea temptation as he refuses to commit Goal
Alessandro del Piero makes his final Juventus appearance BBC News
Psg Fall Short In Title Race Sporting Life
Caen Suffer Relegation Sporting Life
Dijon Down After Crushing Defeat Sporting Life
Bordeaux Cling On To Fifth Place Sporting Life
Napoli win first trophy since Maradona era The Guardian
Chelsea dressing room became an outpouring of long pent-up e The Guardian

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal, right, vies for ball with FC Granada's Borja Gomez, left, during a Spanish La Liga soccer match at the Carmenes stadium, in Granada, Spain, Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Ronaldo says he's better than Messi

Manchester United's manager Sir Alex Ferguson takes to the touchline before his team's 5-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in their English Premier League soccer match at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, England, Sunday, March 18, 2012.

Alex Ferguson rushed to hospital

An injured Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham watches his team play the New England Revolution during the second half of a MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif., Saturday, March 27, 2010. The Galaxy won 1-0.

Beckham labels claims that he may be picked for GB team for his commercial value 'disrespectful'

Soccer: Chelsea parade Champions League trophy through Londo NZ Herald
The boot room: Di Matteo got the best out of Chelsea Gulf News
Quique's cup record boosts Red Knights Gulf News
Capital's sporting gains from CAS Gulf News
Carlton exposed as a premiership myth The Daily Telegraph Australia
The season just gets worse for Melbourne The Australian
Kennelly, Roos slam Melbourne's lack of pride, effort The Daily Telegraph Australia
Scott Thompson says Adelaide's midfield is regenerated The Daily Telegraph Australia
West Coast too slick for St Kilda at Patersons Stadium The Daily Telegraph Australia
Power unplugged by ex-teammates The Daily Telegraph Australia
I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field Fresno Bee
Packers' Crosby aims to maintain Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
OU football: Coaches saw American football potential in Chuk The Oklahoman
Napoli win first trophy since Maradona era The Guardian
Chelsea dressing room became an outpouring of long pent-up e The Guardian
Hearts's demolition of Hibernian in Scottish Cup final d The Guardian
Two key plays go wrong way for Pena as Rays lose Fresno Bee
Dufner's 25-foot birdie putt on 18 wins Nelson Fresno Bee
Hazard signs off with hat-trick… but the wait goes on The Daily Mail
Making Beckham Britain's captain would be a lightbulb mo The Daily Mail

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou, center, celebrates with teammates Fernando Torres, left, and Juan Mata after scoring the opening goal during their Champions League first leg quarter-final soccer match against Benfica at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Torres admits Chelsea rode their luck in Champions League final

Fussball, UEFA Champions League, Saison 2011/12, Finale, FC Bayern Muenchen - FC Chelsea, Sonnttag (20.05.12), Muenchen: Chelseas Didier Drogba gestikuliert. Chelsea gewann im Elfmeterschiessen.

lampard hails Drogba for Chelsea's historic win

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou, right, from Cote d'Ivoire, celebrates with teammates Fernando Torres, left, from Spain, and Juan Mata, also from Spain, after scoring the opening goal during their Champions League first leg quarter-final soccer match against Benfica at Benfica's Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, March 27, 2012.

Torres shocked by omission May 20, 2012

de Ridder â€” innovative coach The Hindu
Hat-trick hero Kailash wins it for Maharashtra The Hindu
Soccer: Chelsea parade Champions League trophy through Londo NZ Herald
Al Ahli not after revenge in Etisalat Cup final Gulf News
The boot room: Di Matteo got the best out of Chelsea Gulf News
Quique's cup record boosts Red Knights Gulf News
Capital's sporting gains from CAS Gulf News
Vaz Te leads West Ham into top flight Japan Times
Chelsea captures Champions League Japan Times
Carlton exposed as a premiership myth The Daily Telegraph Australia
The season just gets worse for Melbourne The Australian
Kennelly, Roos slam Melbourne's lack of pride, effort The Daily Telegraph Australia
Gareth Bale Out Of Friendly Sporting Life
Elated McGowan wins hearts Canberra Times
Hazard admits to Chelsea temptation as he refuses to commit Goal
EXCLUSIVE: City reward Mancini with offer of three-year £15m The Daily Mail
Alessandro del Piero makes his final Juventus appearance BBC News
Psg Fall Short In Title Race Sporting Life
Caen Suffer Relegation Sporting Life
Dijon Down After Crushing Defeat Sporting Life

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