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Fear spurred Hearts on to William Hill Scottish Cup success, according to winger Andrew Driver, who had been picturing Hibernian's celebrations in his head prior to his side's comprehensive triumph at Hampden.

Juventus' record-breaking 43-match undefeated run came to an end on Sunday when Napoli won the Italian Cup 2-0. Napoli Marek Hamsik celebrates scoring during the final of the Cup of Italy Juventus vs Napoli at the Olympic Stadium in Rome.

Potters owner Peter Coates says that his club could make a move for the former England, Newcastle and Real Madrid striker after his release from Old Trafford at his contract's end Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has revealed that the Potters could make a move for out-of-contract Manchester United forward Michael Owen.

The French left-back has revealed his surprise at the Argentine's attitude towards his former manager and doesn't understand what prompted the message on the poster Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has blasted Carlos Tevez as being disrespectful, after the striker was pictured with a sign mocking Sir Alex Ferguson .

Tens of thousands of Chelsea fans will line the streets of west London today to celebrate the club's historic Champions League and FA Cup double.

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has called on Roman Abramovich to give Roberto Di Matteo a three-year contract after Chelsea secured Champions League glory for the first time in their history.

The Manchester United striker believes he can deputise for his club-mate, who must serve a two-match suspension, in England's Group D games against France and Sweden Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck believes that he can step into Wayne Rooney 's shoes for the opening two games at Euro 2012 this summer.

The first tropical storm of the season has formed off the coast of South Carolina with top winds of 45 mph .

Didier Drogba scored the decisive goal in the shootout and Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a dramatic 1-1 draw Saturday.

Ricardo Vaz Te's late strike fired West Ham back to the Barclays Premier League via a dramatic 2-1 play-off final win at Wembley.

Prem Winner 12/13 Win Outright: QPR 1500/1 Follow us on Twitter Football Transfer Centre The latest football news QPR manager Mark Hughes has promised to deal with Joey Barton once the Football Association has announced its punishment for last week's behaviour against Manchester City.

Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas has taken a different approach to manager Paulo Sergio ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup final with Hibernian, describing the contest as "the biggest game in the club's history". While Sergio attempted to downplay the significance of his side's opponents in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896, ... (more)

Dyer, right, takes on Manchester United's Patrice Evra during Swansea's Premier League trip to Old Trafford earlier this month TROWBRIDGE'S Premier League ace Nathan Dyer admits being linked with an international call-up was one the highlights of his impressive first season in the country's top flight and says he'd love to wear the Three Lions ... (more)

Real Madrid winger and fellow loanee Stracqualursi are leaving the club, along with McFadden, Hahnemann and four non first-teamers Everton have released six players whose contracts expired at the end of the season, including midfielder James McFadden and goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.

Bayern Munich will play English Premier League soccer team Chelsea in the final of the Champions League on Saturday.

Waiting game: Winger Ugo Monye with a young Quins fan waiting to see the Queen at Roehampton Gate on Tuesday If Quins winger Ugo Monye steps out in the Premiership final next weekend it will have taken a near worldwide effort and a little divine intervention to get there.

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has turned down the opportunity to hold talks with Liverpool over the managerial vacancy at Anfield, Press Association Sport understands.

Arsenal should have tied up Robin van Persie on a new deal long ago but do still have time to keep the sought-after forward, according to former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira.

Liverpool have been granted permission to speak to Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez about taking over from Kenny Dalglish, who was sacked on Wednesday.