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Manchester United hope to become the first time to defend their UEFA Champions League title as they take on Barcelona on May 27, 2009 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.

With the MLS season drawing to a close, Brand Beckham could be finding a temporary home in the fashion capital of the world.

This year's Heineken Rugby Cup had everything, last gasp wins, penalty shootouts and a new winner. Here's a look back at how Leinster and Leicester made it to the final.

AC Milan is regarded as one of the giants of European and World football winning numerous trophies both in Italy and in international competition.

Liverpool Football Club have established themselves as one of the biggest names in world football after winning numerous trophies both in English Football and European co

Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson has won more trophies than any other manger in the history of English football, but does that make him the greatest?

Defeated by AC Milan in Athens but Liverpool have an impressive record in the European Cup/Champions League competition with five victories - the best in British football

France will join England, Australia and New Zealand this weekend as the International season begins with the first ever Four Nations tournament in the UK.

Manchester United Football Club, nicknamed the Red Devils, is one of the most successful Clubs in England and one of the most recognised and respected clubs around the wo

Sven-Goran Eriksson has returned to club management, taking charge at Premiership side Manchester City and hoping to increase his succesful club trophy haul.

The Champions League was founded in 1955 by two Frenchmen and was called the European Champions Clubs' Cup. Real Madrid are all-time winners.

Bayern Munich has grown to become arguably the biggest club in Germany and has enjoyed their fair share of success in European competition over the years too.

As Liverpool prepare for the Champions League final against AC Milan, manager Rafa Benitez looks to enhance his reputation as one of Europe's top coaches.

Last year's Heineken Cup champions Leinster look to have an easy group with which to start their title defence.

Leicester play Leinster in the final of the Heineken Cup after a scintillating semi final in Cardiff. The Tigers kept their nerve to win a rare rugby penalty shootout.

In the first all-English European Cup final in history, on 21 May 2008 we will witness either Chelsea or Manchester United crowned champions of Europe.

Full first team line up for Manchester Utd and Manchester City together with key statistics 2009/10

Real Madrid have recorded a record thirtieth Primera Liga title success, to add to their record setting achievements in the European Cup and Champions league competition.

Aston Villa Football Club has enjoyed great success over the last century, but has also endured huge failings in what has been an unpredictable and turbulent past.

After being formed by Englishman Joan Gamper in 1899, FC Barcelona has gone on to become one of the greatest clubs the world has ever seen.

One of the most popular soccer leagues in the world is the UEFA Champions League. This league of champions pits the best European football clubs against each other.

David Beckham became the fifth Englishman to win 100 caps when he played for England against France on March 26th 2008. Who are the other four players on this elite list?

Glasgow Rangers have been a dominant force in Scottish Football for well over 100 years winning the Scottish League title on 51 occasions.

UEFA are planning to change the format of the UEFA Cup competition to make it more appealing to clubs and spectators.The UEFA Europa League will start in the 2009 season.

As they close in on bitter rivals Liverpool's record 18 league titles, it's time to reflect whether Manchester United FC's would be something of a pyrrhic triumph.

The groups have been chosen for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League. Here is a preview of Group C featuring Real Madrid, FC Zurich, Olympique de Marseille, and AC Milan.

The groups have been chosen for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League. Here is preview of Group D featuring APOEL Nicosia, Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, and F.C. Porto

The groups have been chosen for the 2009-2010 UEFA Champions League. Here is preview of Group E featuring Olympique Lyonnais, Fiorentina, Liverpool, and Drebecen.

Europe's top soccer clubs have one major goal in mind - playing on May 27, 2009 in Rome's Stadio Olimpico, which will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final.

Cardiff Blues lost agonizingly in the semis last year, Toulouse are always a threat. Quins are recovering from the 'BloodGate' affair and Sale Sharks can cause problems.

Steve McLaren, the England manager, had a mediocre playing career but was recognised as a top class coach while with Derby County, Manchester United and Middlesbrough.

Everton Football Club is still one of the biggest names and most successful clubs in English football despite recently suffering years of under achievement.

A historical look at Sir Alex Ferguson's managerial career at Manchester United highlighting how time and patience helped to create the "Fergie Dynasty"

Kevin Keegan returns to Newcastle United,the scene of previous success as a player and a manager. Eleven years after leaving,fans welcome him back with high expectations.

Having scored an early goal to level, Liverpool withstood Chelsea pressure and after extra-time, they won on penalties to reach the Champions League Final in Athens.

Arsenal Football Club is one of the biggest names in English and World football. Nicknamed The Gunners, they have enjoyed trophy success for well over a century.

Porto vs Monaco in 2004, Liverpool vs AC Milan in 2005, Barcelona vs Arsenal in 2006... get your tickets to see who will lift club football's greatest trophy in 2007.

Sir Alex Ferguson starts his twenty third season with Manchester United looking to build on his record of success and make the Old Trafford club the best in the world.

Manchester United may have conquered the Premier League, but Barcelona taught them a Champions League lesson they will never forget in Rome last night.

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal all qualified for the quarter-finals of the Champions League this week - but which side will fare the best?

On nearing retirement age, big name footballers are often linked with moves into management, but how important is a stella playing career for a top flight boss?

Ferenc Puskas is quite simply the most successful goalscorer ever to grace the game of Football. With 84 goals in 85 games for Hungary he redefined the strikers art.

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo continues to win plaudits for his virtuoso performance last season - now having taken soccer's most prestigious award.

Fabio Capello took charge of England for the first time and oversaw a victory against Switzerland at Wembley.Jenas and Wright-Phillips scored the goals to secure the win.

Europe's top soccer clubs have one major goal in mind in late Spring 2011 - playing in London's Wembley Stadium, which will be hosting the UEFA Champions League final.

Britannia may no longer rule the waves, but her English football clubs are set to dominate the Champions League for the next decade as they continue to make their impact

Felix Magath's coaching career had plenty of highlights - starting as emergency man and going to doubles winner to Wolfsburg magician to Schalke hope.

Dutchman Frank Rijkaard has returned to football management as the new coach of Turkish side Galatasaray.

The Republic of Ireland's appointment of Italian manager Giovanni Trapattoni recalls an earlier era when a certain Englishman called the shots.

Only 11 days after securing Real Madrid's 30th La Liga title, manager Fabio Capello has been sacked after failing to win over the club's fans and Spanish media.