Roy Hodgson’s chance to bury myth of Norse invincibility | Rob Bagchi
England take on Norway in a friendly this Saturday, without a win in five attempts and 30 yearsAfter a dramatic fortnight for England's domestic and European champions Roy Hodgson's first match in charge of the national team, against Norway on Saturday...
Success for Chelsea and Manchester City comes at a high price | Dave Boyle
Football's billionaire owners are part of the global elite only too keen to distract us from how they make their richesAfter nine years and more than £1bn, Roman Abramovich finally got his prize on Saturday when Didier Drogba slotted home the winning ...
Euro 2012 is Poland’s chance to leave racism behind | Remi Adekoya
Poland has become more progressive in recent years but more needs to be done – and this summer the world will be watchingAs European nations gear up for Euro 2012, the spotlight is turning to one of the host nations and its attitudes to foreigners. E...
No sentiment in next chapter of Roberto Di Matteo’s Chelsea story | Richard Williams
Di Matteo has supplied Roman Abramovich with his heart's desire but he will take a pragmatic view of the Italian's futureIf the fans had a vote, they would give him the job today. At least for a season, to see if he could build on the miracle of Munich...
How Chelsea’s defensive blanket wrapped up Bayern Munich’s star duo | David Pleat
Roberto Di Matteo constructed a gameplan that his players adhered to perfectly to land the ultimate prizeIt takes two to tango and Chelsea refused to dance to Bayern Munich's early tune. Holding their ground and sure of their gameplan, they forced the ...
Domestic bliss under threat as Day of Destiny turns me into Andy Capp | Martin Kelner
Blanket coverage of the Champions League and Championship play-off finals leads to a dangerous monopoly situationI may be turning into Andy Capp, and I blame Sky Sports. After Super Sunday last week, it was clear Super Saturday would not pass muster fo...
How the papers reported Chelsea’s football victory
Chelsea's European Champions League victory kept Sunday paper editors later at the office than usual because it was delayed by extra time and a penalty shoot-out.But they did the unfavoured British team proud with pages of pictures, reportage and analy...
Roberto Di Matteo finds way to give Roman Abramovich richest payback
• The £24m spent on Didier Drogba was money well spent• Chelsea's trio of thirtysomethings outstanding in MunichRoman Abramovich can buy all the Francis Bacons and Lucian Freuds he wants, but he will never spend £24m better than he spent it on Di...
Di Matteo’s tactical boldness pays as Bayern blink first | Michael Cox
Interim manager gets Champions League reward after keeping two forwards on to the endChelsea's intention against Bayern Munich was to replicate their performances against Barcelona in both legs of the semi-final. They were not going to have more posses...
Liverpool may find Roberto Martínez is the limit of their ambition | Paul Wilson
The owners FSG may have to convince such as Pep Guardiola that the Anfield job is still one to covetDave Whelan's rentaquote tendencies appear to have created the impression that Roberto Martínez is the frontrunner for the Liverpool job, though Fenway...
Water under The Bridge: time to put Glenn Hoddle back on the case | Louise Taylor