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Football RSS FeedsFA Cup final whistle to blow on John Motson - Iconic BBC football commentator will make a last hurrah at his 29th final, writes Jim White....Feed Source: www.telegraph.co.uk Moscow creates Champions League fan camps - In a major escalation of Russian security plans for the Champions League final next Wednesday, it emerged yesterday that Chelsea supporters following the match in Moscow would be corralled into holding camps for up to 10 hours to prevent fighting with Manchester United fan.... Louis Saha determined to avoid Man Utd cull - Louis Saha, Manchester United's injury-ravaged striker, said yesterday that he hopes to impress Sir Alex Ferguson in next week's Champions League final so he can remain at Old Trafford. Henry Winter reports.... Motherwell pledge to make it tough for Rangers - Goalkeeper Graeme Smith insists Motherwell are ready to turn on the style and beat Rangers after clinching their place in next season's Uefa Cup.... Rangers must dig deep at Motherwell - The lap of honour will belong to Mark McGhee's Uefa Cup-bound Motherwell, writes Roddy Forsyth.... FA Cup final: It's Harry Redknapp's game - Famous old tournament is a symbol of renewal for Portsmouth manager, writes Kevin Garside.... FA Cup final teams: Cardiff City v Portsmouth - Alan Smith provides his expert view on the two sets of players lining up against each other for their day under the spotlight at Wembley.... FA Cup gives football a shot in the arm - Stirring Cup runs may turn young local heads away from the game's glitterati, writes Henry Winter.... Ronaldo should resist Real Madrid temptation - Portuguese midfielder will not work with a manager who has developed him like Sir Alex Ferguson, who backed him in his darkest hour after the 2006 World Cup, who has built a dressing room where team-mates stick together, says Henry Winter.... Tommy Burns' nights too good to miss - Cancer has no sense of fair play, of leaving the good guys alone, writes Henry Winter.... Jonny Howson among Leeds net gains - Who needs Jonny Wilkinson, when you've got Jonny Howson, asks Henry Winter. ... FA Cup final: Johnson keen to prove his worth - The Cardiff City defender saw his career suffer under Tony Adams at Wycombe and hopes to prove the Portsmouth assistant manager wrong, writes Martin Smith.... FA Cup final: Dave Jones rates Cardiff chances - The Cardiff City manager has high hopes for his team's big day at Wembley, writes Martin Smith.... Ronaldo unlikely to emulate David Beckham move from Manchester United to Real Madrid - A summer move to Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo is unlikely and financially impractical, according to the agent who was at the centre of David Beckham's move to the Spanish club in 2003.... Avram Grant called to account - The Football Association have written to the Chelsea coach to ask him to explain his remarks about referee Steve Bennett.... Cesc Fabregas set to sign Arsenal contract - The Arsenal midfielder is close to signing a new, lucrative contract worth around £100,000 a week and aimed at finally warding off Real Madrid and Barcelona.... Top 10 Worst FA Cup final moments - With Portsmouth and Cardiff City contesting the 2008 FA Cup final, Martin Smith takes a trip down memory lane, recalling the top 10 worst moments in FA Cup finals.... Manchester City awarded Uefa Cup space - Manchester City have been awarded a Uefa Cup spot next season. The Premier League have confirmed that City held off the challenge of Fulham to finish sixth in the Fair Play table. ... Champions League final: English fans braced for Moscow's Omon police force - A year ago this month, the Omon, Russia's police force, opened their doors to foreign media as they showed off the full extent of its weaponry, techniques and no-messing tactics..... Slow coach to Moscow: Prison bus to Poland - Even if I'd been heading for a free seat at the Champions League final in Roman Abramovich's private box, if I'd had a 'Beam Me Up Scotty' device strapped to my belt, I'd have hit the zapper after a coach journey from hell from Berlin to Poznan. ... Sammy Lee back as Liverpool assistant coach - Sammy Lee has taken up his appointment as Liverpool's new assistant manager. ... Real's £100m bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo - Just as Cristiano Ronaldo confessed that he is planning to review his position at Manchester United after next week's Champions League final, Real Madrid have been preparing to break all transfer and wage records to bring the Portuguese winger to Spain.... Tim Cahill back for Premier League kick-off - Everton's Australian midfield player Tim Cahill said he expects to bounce back from foot surgery in time for the start of the next Premier League season.... Ryan Giggs: Paul Scholes 'deserves' final berth - Ryan Giggs has refuted suggestions that Manchester United manger Sir Alex Ferguson will select Paul Scholes to start Wednesday's Champions League final with Chelsea out of reasons of sentimentality.... Thaksin Shinawatra wants Man City clear-out - In another bizarre twist to the ongoing saga at Manchester City, Thaksin Shinawatra is set to start afresh next season by putting his entire squad up for sale.... Makelele: Win would boost Chelsea reputation - The stated ambition of Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon to 'turn the world blue' would be enhanced if they lift next week's Champions League trophy believes Claude Makelele.... Peter Crouch a target for Portsmouth - Portsmouth are in talks with Liverpool about bringing striker Peter Crouch back to Fratton Park next season.... Ricardo Carvalho says Chelsea may break up - The squad of players that have taken Chelsea to their first-ever Champions League final may be dismantled in the close season, according to the club's Portugal international Ricardo Carvalho.... Leeds Wembley-bound after Howson strike - Carlisle United (0) 0 Leeds United (1) 2Agg: 2-3Leeds will conclude one of the most traumatic years in their history at Wembley, where they will face either Doncaster or Southend for a place in the Championship from which they were relegated 12 months ago.... Cardiff will sell Aaron Ramsey if deal is right - One of the most sought-after young footballers in Britain could be playing in the FA Cup final for Cardiff City, writes Martin Smith.... Theo Walcott shows Fabio Capello his style - Wales U21 (0) 0 England U21 (2) 2 Arsenal forward enhanced his chances of featuring in Fabio Capello's long-term plans by scoring in front of the England manager at the Racecourse Ground... Arsenal to give Cesc Fabregas et al big rises - Arsene Wenger's side are poised to reward arguably their four outstanding players of the season with improved contracts this summer.... Tributes pour in for Tommy Burns - The death of Tommy Burns, at the preposterously young age of 51, from skin cancer has managed to unite both halves of the Old Firm, writes Ewing Grahame.... Michael Ballack displays ruthless streak - Chelsea midfielder desperate to add Moscow victory to his portfolio, writes Oliver Brown.... Chelsea victory parade forced off the road - Chelsea were accused of denying their fans a victory parade should the club win the Champions League after becoming embroiled in a row with the local Council, writes Jeremy Wilson.... Caleb Folan: Hull can cope Premier League - Hull striker Caleb Folan is confident that his club will not be overawed if they secure top-flight football for the first time in their 104-year history.... Tom Hicks' ground hitch worries Liverpool - Renewed doubt has emerged over the ability of Liverpool co-owner Tom Hicks to fund the club's proposed new Stanley Park stadium.... Alex Ferguson warms to Grant's mind games - Manchester United's manager expects a carnival atmosphere at the final, despite Munich anniversary burden, writes Tim Rich.... Rangers may escape Uefa Cup fan sanctions - Rangers are unlikely to be penalised for the misbehaviour of their fans in Manchester after the Uefa Cup final defeat by Zenit St Petersburg, writes Ewing Grahame.... Uefa Cup riots knock 2018 World Cup hopes - FA act quickly but Rangers unlikely to face sanctions after day of violence, writes Ewing Grahame.... Dick Advocaat's win an irony for Walter Smith - Watching Dick Advocaat and Walter Smith in conversation in the City of Manchester Stadium the day before the Uefa Cup final, one could not help but be struck by abounding ironies.... Tommy Burns leaves us glorious memories - Tommy Burns was a man who had that unsurpassable gift for friendship that is not the by-product of the glib compliment and the easy handshake. Roddy Forsyth pays tribute.... Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Real Madrid move - Manchester United midfielder has said he would consider his Old Trafford future after the Champions League final in Moscow.... Craig Bellamy gets recall as Wales rebuild - Craig Bellamy, the Wales captain, is set to return after seven months on the sidelines after manager John Toshack named him in his 35-strong squad for two end-of-season friendly matches.... Players prefer Champions League to England - Gordon Taylor, the chief executive of the PFA, says the Champions League has replaced England as his members' "No 1 priority"'. Henry Winter reports.... Sol Campbell lives on the edge at Portsmouth - Portsmouth's captain aims to do his talking on the Wembley pitch, writes Oliver Brown.... Jonathan Howson steers Leeds to Wembley - Carlisle United (0) 0 Leeds United (1) 2Agg: 2-3Two goals from Jonathan Howson sent Leeds United to Wembley for the League One play-off final where they will meet either Doncaster Rovers or Southend.... Inter Milan caught up in Mafia row - With only days to go until a nail-biting end to this year's Serie A, Inter Milan was embroiled in a Mafia and drugs scandal.... Barcelona's Deco eyeing Premier League - Portugal international has been told by Barcelona that he can leave the Nou Camp.... Premier League Transfer Talk - All the latest Premiership transfer news and reports, updated throughout the day.... 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