Klopp relishing 'perfect' occasion

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp says the Champions League final against Bayern Munich will be a special occasion.

Gill confident of keeping Rooney

Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill is confident Wayne Rooney will stay at Old Trafford.

Blackburn appoint Bowyer as manager

Championship club Blackburn Rovers appoint caretaker boss Gary Bowyer as their new manager on a permanent basis.

Europa winners to get Champions spot

The 2015 Europa League winners will qualify for the following season's Champions League, Uefa confirms.

Assistant boss Phelan leaves Man Utd

Manchester United part company with assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele.

Stoke make contact with Hughes

Former QPR boss Mark Hughes is contacted by Stoke City after emerging as a leading contender to replace Tony Pulis.

Lambert warns Benteke on transfer call

Aston Villa's Christian Benteke hints at a transfer but the club will demand around £25m if they agree to his departure.

Mazzarri named new Inter Milan coach

Inter Milan appoint former Napoli manager Walter Mazzarri as their new head coach after Andrea Stramaccioni's departure.

No Whyte-Green link over Rangers

Former chief executive Charles Green is cleared of having close links with former Rangers owner Craig Whyte.

Footballers cleared of sex assault

Four Brighton and Hove Albion footballers are found not guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Gibraltar given full Uefa membership

Gibraltar is accepted as a full member of Uefa after a vote at the European football confederation's congress.

Hibernian v Celtic

Hibernian captain James McPake loses his battle to be fit for Sunday's Scottish Cup final against and Celtic.

City want five cups in five years

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano expects the club to win five trophies in the next five years.

Robben enjoying his happiest spell

Bayern Munich midfielder Arjen Robben says he is enjoying the "happiest" period of his career.

Monaco sign Porto duo for £60m

Porto midfielders Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez complete moves to Monaco for a combined fee of £60m.

Watford 'crazy' not to enjoy final

Watford boss Gianfranco Zola says his players would be "crazy" to not enjoy Monday's Championship play-off final.

Palace boss eyes 'different planet'

Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway says reaching the Premier League would have a profound impact on the club's future.

Talks begin on retrospective action

A Premier League pilot scheme that could strengthen retrospective action to punish violent incidents is under discussion.

Stay with Scots, Lennon told Commons

Celtic manager Neil Lennon says he was unable to persuade Kris Commons to continue playing for Scotland.

Pools appoint Cooper as new boss

Hartlepool United name ex-England defender Colin Cooper as manager following the sacking of John Hughes.

Rome derby for Coppa Italia final

Rome rivals Lazio and Roma play each other in a Coppa Italia final for the first time

Bale should leave Spurs - Desailly

French legend Marcel Desailly says Gareth Bale should leave Spurs to join a club that "has the culture of victory".

Pardew's Newcastle future assured

Newcastle tell manager Alan Pardew his position is safe but the club expect a top-half finish next season.

Championship clubs chase Russell

Three Championship clubs are believed to have expressed an interest in signing Dundee Utd striker Johnny Russell.

Osman signs new Everton contract

Everton midfielder Leon Osman has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until 2015.

Crystal Palace v Watford

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's game between Crystal Palace and Watford in the Championship.

Law & Daly confirm Rangers deals

Nicky Law agrees a three-year deal with Rangers after leaving Motherwell as Jon Daly also moves to Ibrox.

Police probe Notts County race claim

Nottinghamshire Police confirm they are looking at allegations of racism and bullying by two Notts County football coaches.

European failure can be 'disaster'

Failure to qualify for the Champions League could be a "financial disaster", says AC Milan director Umberto Gandini.

Platini renews call for 'sport police'

Uefa president Michel Platini renews his call for the establishment of a European sports police force.