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UEFA Champions League

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19: Bastian Schweinsteiger of FC Bayern Muenchen reacts during UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena München on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Despondent Bastian Schweinsteiger Must Respond

Bastian Schweinsteiger failed on the biggest stage for Bayern Munich, but he must now regroup.
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19:  Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena München on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Didier Drogba's Work Is Done

Didier Drogba is likely to leave Chelsea this summer for an enormous contract and a slightly cushier situation. He closed out the hyper-competitive stage of his career in the best way possible.
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19:  Roberto Di Matteo interim manager of Chelsea gives instructions from the sideline during the UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena München on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Should Roberto Di Matteo Be Chelsea's Permanent Manager?

A job interview, and not necessarily a job, should be Roberto Di Matteo's reward for winning the Champions League.
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 18:  In this handout image provided by UEFA Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba look on during the Chelsea press conference, ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fuflball Arena München on May 18, 2012 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Handout/UEFA via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich Vs. Chelsea, 2012 UEFA Champions League Final: Game Time, TV Schedule, Live Updates And More

Chelsea and Bayern Munich kick off the Champions League final on Saturday afternoon from the Allianz Arena.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 12: Arjen Robben (C) of Bayern celebrates the first goal with Bastian Schweinsteiger (L) and Toni Kroos (R) during the DFB Cup final match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Olympic Stadium on May 12, 2012 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich Vs. Chelsea, 2012 UEFA Champions League Final: Suspensions Change Both Teams' Tactics

Bayern Munich are without Luis Gustavo, meaning Toni Kroos will need to up his game in the center of midfield. Chelsea are missing some big pieces too, and need to account for the losses of John Terry and Ramires.
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 19:  Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Chelsea at the Fussball Arena München on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

2012 UEFA Champions League Final: Chelsea Wins On Penalties

Injuries and suspensions have Bayern Munich and Chelsea at less than their best, especially defensively. Could the Champions League Final turn sloppy and high-scoring? Find out at 2:45 p.m. ET on Saturday.
MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 13:  The Allianz Arena is illuminated with white, green and blue lights ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final between FC Bayern Munich and Chelsea on May 13, 2012 in Munich, Germany. The final takes place at the Allianz Arena, which will he named the Fussball Arena Muenchen for the final on May 19, 2012 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich Vs. Chelsea, 2012 UEFA Champions League Final: Suspensions The Story

Injuries and suspensions have Bayern Munich and Chelsea at less than their best, especially defensively. Could the Champions League Final turn sloppy and high-scoring?
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 25: Fans of Bayern show banner during the UEFA Champions League semi final second leg match between Real Madrid and Bayern Muenchen at Bernabeu Stadium on April 25, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Real Madrid Vs. Bayern Munich: Germans To The Final On Penalties

Bayern Munich hold a fragile-looking 2-1 lead over Real Madrid halfway through their UEFA Champions League semifinal. Who'll make it through?
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 24:  John Terry of Chelsea FC (L) reacts as he is shown a red card by referee Cuneyt Cakir during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final, second leg match between FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC at Camp Nou on April 24, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona Vs. Chelsea: 10 Heroic Lions, 1 Stupid Boy

Chelsea dragged themselves into the final without their captain. They deserve their appearance in the final; John Terry deserves his place in the stands.
Franck Ribery of Bayern scores the first goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final first leg match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Real Madrid at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Real Madrid and Bayern meet again on April 25, 2012. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Real Madrid Vs. Bayern Munich, 2012 UEFA Champions League Semifinal: Final Still Up For Grabs

Bayern Munich hold a fragile-looking 2-1 lead over Real Madrid halfway through their UEFA Champions League semifinal. Who'll make it through?