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Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Kenny Dalglish's departure could precipitate an exodus of the club's best players.

David Beckham will attend the Olympic Flame Handover Ceremony in Athens and bring the Flame back to Britain, ahead of the 70-day Torch Relay.

England supporters travelling for the 2012 Euros may have to carry a little extra money with them if they are to make calls or send texts from Ukraine (tournament co-host) because of the high roaming cost in East European country.

Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has criticised his Chelsea counterpart John Terry for putting his team at risk against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final.

Brazilian defender David Luiz, who is recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him on the bench for a month, looks that he has gotten over former Manchester United defender Gary Neville's earlier criticism of his game as he was seen joking about a Bayern Munich player.

Roy Hodgson has defended Arsenal youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's inclusion in his 23-man squad by claiming the 18 year old was ready to start games for the national team

Speaking on his own future at Stamford Bridge, Di Matteo said he was not concerned despite speculation of him being replaced this summer

Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earned a surprise call-up to England's final Euro 2012 squad, when new manager Roy Hodgson announced the squad on Wednesday.

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has left the club after meeting the club's owners, Fenway Sports Group.

David Gill has confirmed Manchester United are looking to bring in additional players over the summer but remained tight-lipped over the club's transfer priorities.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has revealed he's 'absolutely buzzing' after the Arsenal youngster was handed his first senior England call-up, with Roy Hodgson making the squad for the 2012 Euros official today.

Steven Gerrard will lead England during this summer's European Championships after being confirmed as manager Roy Hodgson's new captain.

Tim Howard has called on Tottenham attacking midfielder Steven Pienaar to stay at Everton permanently, with the star having helped the Toffees finish off yet another stable and successful season.

Chelsea are all set to face German giants Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Germany for the 2011/2012 Champions League final on 19 May and IBTimes UK takes you through the Blues' road to the Champions League Final (Group Stages)

Mumbai Indians are second in the table with 18 points, while Kolkata Knight Riders are third with 17.

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand has been omitted from Roy Hodgson's England squad for the summer's European Championships.

Juventus, who had earlier been interested in signing Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, have reportedly given up their pursuit for the Dutch striker, according to a Goal.com report.

Arsenal will ask their captain Robin van Persie to see out his current contract, even if the striker rejects a new long-term deal.

Alberto Aquilani's agent has claimed that the Liverpool midfielder will have his future decided by the end of the month, with all parties hoping that the situation can finally be sorted after years of speculation.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric will wait until after the summer's European Championships to decide his future.

Jack Wilshere has insisted that Arsenal will have the last laugh over Samir Nasri, as the Manchester City midfielder taunted his old club over their third place finish this week.

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson believes Kenny Dalglish will remain in charge at Anfield after holding talks with owners Fenway Sports Group in Boston.

Manchester United veterans Sir Alex Ferguson and Ryan Giggs have been voted as the greatest manager and the best player in the 20 season Premier League era.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is ready to leave the Premier League champions in the summer, claims the player's agent.

Multiple reports are claiming that Kenny Dalglish is in limbo over his job at Liverpool, with Fenway Sports Group currently in the balance over whether to keep the Reds manager on board.

Chelsea captain John Terry was not meant to take the deciding penalty in the 2008 Champions League final against Manchester United, according to ex-Blues boss Avram Grant.

Ryan Giggs has compared Paul Scholes to Spain star Xavi, with the Manchester United stalwart insisting his teammate would be a useful member of the England squad should he be chosen for the Euros.

Those who questioned whether the outcome of the Champions League final could determine his future at Stamford Bridge were dismissed as Di Matteo preferred instead to focus on what European success could do for the club's "history".

Advertising Standards Agency upholds 92 complaints from British public about Paddy Power advert featuring transgender people.