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Monday, 21 May 2012
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07:50Roberto Di Matteo's side were crowned European champions against the odds, which could lay the foundations for a second upset in Europe this summer with the national team -
07:08Spurs face a massive summer as three years of hard work is potentially ruined after London rivals triumph in Munich, condemning the north Londoners to the Europa League
Sunday, 20 May 2012
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22:45The Partenopei defeated Juventus at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Sunday night to claim their first significant piece of silverware since the days of Diego Maradona -
21:03Thousands lined the streets to salute the triumphant Blues, but the owner's unwillingness to speak and rumours of the Spaniard's unrest added a surreal air to proceedings -
18:45After years of going close, the Blues finally clinched Europe's elite trophy on Saturday, and Goal.com takes a pictorial look at how Di Matteo's men revelled in their triumph -
16:10As speculation grows as to whether Arsene Wenger can keep his top Gunner at the Emirates Stadium next season, Adam Bate considers the factors involved for Goal.com -
11:12The Bayern Munich winger should have fired the Bavarians to CL glory on Saturday, but failed when it mattered most, and not for the first time in his career -
09:30Abramovich's obsession - The trials & tribulations of a decade-long path to Chelsea's ultimate gloryThere have been some dramatic highs and disappointing lows since the Russian billionaire took over the Blues and before they achieved Champions League success -
09:11Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day... -
09:00The prolific trio provided plenty of firepower during the course of the campaign and are included in our XI as we choose the best performers from the competition -
09:00The duo have been key figures for club and country for many years, but as they approach 30, the question must be asked: will they ever win a major international trophy? -
07:20Roman Abramovich has finally been given the prize he has been obsessed over since arriving in London but the interim coach still may not have satisfied his demanding boss
Saturday, 19 May 2012
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23:24A host of the game's stars took to Twitter throughout the game to share their thoughts, including a couple of disappointed Spurs players and a less-than-sympathetic Jack Wilshere -
22:55The Ivorian confirmed his place in Stamford Bridge legend with an 88th-minute equaliser before slotting home the winning penalty as the Blues were crowned the kings of Europe
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17:52Ricard Vaz Te's late strike sent the Hammers back into the Premier League at the first time of asking, but the ex-Bolton boss needs backing if he is to be a success in East London -
17:37The football world congratulates Sam Allardyce and his men after a late Ricardo Vaz Te goal secures top flight football for next season after victory over Blackpool at Wembley
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16:40Voters confidently back Roberto Di Matteo to lead the west Londoners to the European Cup the first time, with the Blues also favourites if the game goes to penalties -
15:30Also, Rio Ferdinand rules out Paul Scholes joining Twitter, David Luiz has an early night and Boris Johnson backs the Blues to bring the famous cup to London for the first time -
15:00Brazil's national league is back and with a host of clubs vying for the prize, Goal.com takes a look at the goals of each team for the forthcoming season -
14:05A lively Primera Division season has come to an end with Real Madrid emerging champions, and with 1050 strikes this term, we ask you to choose the one that stood out -
12:00Cartoon of the Day: Climbing the Champions League ladder - will Heynckes or Di Matteo reach the top?Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day
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11:07The European showpiece could ultimately be decided from 12 yards, in which case Bayern Munich's keeper will need to be alert to the threats posed by Chelsea's likely spot-kickers -
09:00With both sides decimated by injuries, the key to victory may rest in how well each side can exploit the weaknesses of the other. Goal.com profiles the key battles in store -
07:34Goal.com has all the info you need to know with Spurs relying on the German outfit to beat Chelsea and secure the White Hart Lane side's Champions League place next season
Friday, 18 May 2012
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22:51In his latest entry, the Bolton defender discusses his club team's chances of moving back up to the Premier League, of getting called up to the USA team and the Agudelo trade -
21:04More than 37 per cent feel that the Ivorian could prove to be the Blues’ match winner in Munich, in what could be his final game for the club, with Fernando Torres a close second -
15:16Also, out-of-contract Norwich City defender Zak Whitbread wishes the Canaries well as Chelsea's David Luiz dreams of the looming Champions League final in Munich -
13:40The Italian veteran scored in Juve's 3-1 victory over Atalanta to ensure the Bianconeri ended the season unbeaten, while David Beckham finishes runner up -
12:00Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day
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12:00With John Terry and three others suspended, the Blues take on the German giants in their home stadium and Goal.com imagines how events might play out... -
12:00As is often the case in big games, refereeing decisions could be decisive. Here's all you need to know about the man in charge of Europe's showpiece -
10:41In the last instalment of Goal.com's Head-To-Head, we look at how the votes were split and what the readers thought -
10:00Part four of our review of this season takes in two relegation strugglers with differing fortunes, three sides coasting to mid-table and a topsy-turvy campaign for Harry Redknapp -
09:22As the Champions League final draws ever closer, Goal.com studies the form of every eligible player from the last five games -
09:00Each week, Goal.com selects the standout performers from Europe's top leagues, honouring the best players eligible for Euro 2012 -
08:50Injury prevented the flying Dutchman from ever fulfilling his true potential in west London, but the Blues never found a way to replace the dazzling talent they sold to Madrid -
08:50The Italian has to make do without four key players at the Allianz Arena where the Blues are attempting to win the Champions League for the first time in their history -
08:40Saturday's play-off final at Wembley pairs the Hammers with Blackpool in a game described by the ex-Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn manager as bigger than the Champions League -
08:25The Newcastle forward's magnificent finish against Roberto Di Matteo's men at Stamford Bridge has earned the crown of the greatest strike in the English top flight this term -
08:10With the players set to do battle on the pitch this Saturday, Goal.com weighs up the support from west London and Bavaria who will be cheering them on from the sidelines -
07:34The former Liverpool manager's squad announcement was met with predictable disappointment, while his former club said goodbye to their king in the harshest way
Thursday, 17 May 2012
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18:35Wednesday's poll showed that 50.52 per cent of our readers believe the newly-appointed manager was correct, however the second most popular choice said exactly the opposite -
17:49The striker pays tribute to his Old Trafford spell, various international squads leave for pre-tournement training and Carlton Cole gets ready for his Wembley showdown -
16:38Two years after leaving the Mersyside club, the Spaniard has been tipped as the best replacement for Kenny Dalglish after the Scot was sacked on Wednesday by the club's owner's -
12:05Goal.com revealed on Wednesday that the Wigan boss is hot favourite to take over at Anfield following the dismissal of Kop legend Kenny Dalglish and may well be the ideal candidate -
12:00Goal.com cartoonist Omar Momani gives us his unique take on the football news of the day
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11:20With the action in Poland and Ukraine set to get under way in just over three weeks, Goal.com looks back at the impact made by precociously talented teens in tournaments gone by
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08:20In scoring the 30th goal of his debut campaign, the Argentine striker secured both the Premier League crown and footballing immortality, eclipsing Thierry Henry's best efforts -
08:10The Blues go into Saturday's final against Bayern Munich as underdogs but are capable of ending their dramatic European journey in glory at the Allianz Arena -
07:40The Anfield legend was drafted in to fix his predecessor's Merseyside mess but the King has failed to clean up sufficiently while the former Reds boss has gone on to better things
