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Vitesse Arnhem qualified for next season's Europa League at the expense of RKC Waalwijk while VVV-Venlo retained its Eredivisie status after its play-off win over Helmond Sport.

Torino secured promotion back to Serie A after beating Modena 2-0 at home in the penultimate round of the season.

Fernando Torres has rained on Chelsea's UEFA Champions League parade by attacking his treatment by the club and threatening to quit Stamford Bridge.

Ange Postecoglou believes Archie Thompson has strengthened his case to be part of the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Ange Postecoglou believes Archie Thompson has strengthened his case to be part of the Socceroos' FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay hailed the "phenomenal turnaround" effected by interim manager Roberto Di Matteo but stopped short of pledging the job to him on a permanent basis.

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay hailed the "phenomenal turnaround" effected by interim manager Roberto Di Matteo but stopped short of pledging the job to him on a permanent basis.

Kazuma Watanabe's hat-trick earned FC Tokyo a stunning 3-2 comeback win against Sagan Tosu in the J.League.

There will be no time to rest for Scotland's international squad, with officials adamant that the build-up to the side's FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign begins immediately.

Arjen Robben was distraught after his latest "terrible" penalty cost Bayern Munich dearly in its UEFA Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.

Figueirense has made a winning start to Brazil's Campeonato season, after Caio's last-minute goal secured a win against Nautico Recife.

Dane Richards netted home the winner to ensure New York Red Bulls remains at the top of the MLS Eastern Conference.

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has called on Roman Abramovich to give Roberto Di Matteo a three-year contract after Chelsea secured UEFA Champions League glory for the first time in its history.

Chelsea snared its first UEFA Champions League title with a thrilling penalty shootout win over Bayern Munich.

England boss Roy Hodgson has revealed Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney turned down the chance of additional time off ahead of his country's EURO 2012 campaign.

New England manager Roy Hodgson has warned his players anyone who fails to accept the responsibilities of an international footballer at EURO 2012 has a very limited future.

Didier Drogba hailed his side's never-say-die spirit after helping Chelsea claim the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history.

Real Madrid of Spain is still the most successful club in the European Cup/Champions League with nine overall victories to its credit.

Corey Gameiro has re-signed with the English Premier League side Fulham where Socceroo Mark Schwarzer has served as goalkeeper since 2008.

Manchester United right-back Rafael will replace injured Dani Alves in Brazil's squad for its pre-Olympic preparations.