• Czech goalkeeper was in tears after beating Bayern Munich
• Penalty shootout victory 'should have happened in Moscow'

• Italian under 'serious consideration' for manager's job
• Chief executive Gourlay set for talks with Didier Drogba's agent

• Chivas host Galaxy with both sides desperate for points
• New Chivas signings may start in SuperClasico
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The Russian's club have won the trophy at last after eight seasons of near misses and frustration

• Striker says he scored penalty to 'make Chelsea smile'
• 'In Moscow it was very difficult, very painful for the club'

Chelsea survived missed penalties and missed chances on the way to glory while the interim manager proved inspired

• The £24m spent on Didier Drogba was money well spent
• Chelsea's trio of thirtysomethings outstanding in Munich

Ryan Bertrand and Salomon Kalou provide cover to thwart Bayern full-backs' attacking intentions

The 22-year-old appeared not to be nervous as he frustrated Bayern Munich on a night he will remember for a long time

• Tottenham miss out on Champions League next season
• Players such as Gareth Bale may consider leaving Spurs

Interim manager gets Champions League reward after keeping two forwards on to the end

• 'They never give up until the end. This team is amazing'
• Lampard wants Drogba to stay after Bayern victory

The party is still going strong in Munich but football's glamour game is heading back to London in a year's time

• England manager says striker will benefit from enforced rest
• Rooney suspended from first two games at Euro 2012

The owners FSG may have to convince such as Pep Guardiola that the Anfield job is still one to covet

• England manager will demand squad behave as adults
• Football Association document compiled with input from RFU

Having worked with the managers of both City and United, Brian Kidd believes the future is bright in Manchester

The new manager Roy Hodgson has admitted that far from the strongest squad ever to leave these shores will be going to Euro 2012. Which should help ease the pressure

New manager has transformed club in five weeks and they face York City in play-off final with place in Football League at stake

• Didier Drogba slots the winner in a dramatic shootout
• Game went to penalties after extra-time finished on 1-1