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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Chelsea 1-1 Bayern Munich (aet, 4-3 pens)
Chelsea are crowned European champions after a thrilling penalty shoot-out victory over Bayern Munich in Germany.

Hibernian 1-5 Hearts
Rudi Skacel scores twice as Hearts hammer Edinburgh rivals Hibernian to claim the Scottish Cup at Hampden Park.

Blackpool 1-2 West Ham
Ricardo Vaz Te fires West Ham into the Premier League with a dramatic late winner in the Championship play-off final.

Di Matteo quiet on Chelsea future
Roberto Di Matteo refuses to be drawn on his long-term Chelsea future - even after winning the Champions League.

'Di Matteo deserves Chelsea job'
Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes says Chelsea should make Roberto di Matteo their permanent manager after he led the Blues to the Champions League.

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Robben rues 'terrible' missed penalty against Chelsea
The Dutchman has made no bones about his poor spot-kick attempt which the Blues took full advantage of, and revealed his disappointment at missing out on the trophy.

Di Matteo thrilled by 'amazing achievement' as Chelsea wins Champions League
The interim Blues boss hailed his players' pride to triumph at the Allianz Arena despite suspension and injury concerns, adding that his side deserved its luck.

Vancouver Whitecaps 2-2 Seattle Sounders FC: Sounders earn late draw
A late goal from Fredy Montero grabbed a road point for the Sounders.

Drogba hails 'amazing' Chelsea after Champions League triumph
The Ivory Coast international praised his side's refusal to give up and singled out the performance of goalkeeper Petr Cech as key to the Blues' victory.

Bayern's Muller: The best team does not always win
The goalscorer on the night feels his side was unfortunate not to lift the trophy, but insists football is not everything in spite of the heartbreaking loss.