Didier Drogba had initially kept matters serious when asked about Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes' accusations of him as a player who 'acts' too much on the pitch. However, the departing Chelsea striker has now comically turned the tables such that the joke is on Heynckes.

It was widely assumed across the English media that Heynckes' comments ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between the two sides were intended to derail Drogba's focus.

By Chris Wright

Bayern Munich have just opened their snazzy new 'FC Bayern Erlebniswelt' ('The Bayern Munich Experience) museum at the Allianz Arena for the first time, which has over 400 exhibits representing the entire history of the club including vintage tickets, matchballs, a scale cutaway model of the stadium, replicas of every trophy the club have ever won and this corking display of every shirt the club has ever worn in one huge glass case (click thumb for brilliant full-size image).

La vida como el deporte es de momentos , muchos de ellos no podemos evitar a que lleguen ,momentos que nos harán sacar lo mejor o lo peor de nosotros como deportistas, cuando esos momentos aparezcan debemos de estar preparados.
Este post no pretende hacer leña del árbol caído, pero es que cuando te dedicas a una sola actividad y pretendes ser de los mejores debes de saber que hay momentos que no se presentan tan a menudo.

By Chris Wright

"Bugger, probably should've scored that"

Last night Bayern Munich played Holland in an unfortunately timed and largely meaningless friendly at the Allianz Arena which was set up in order to compensate the German side for the hamstring twang that Arjen Robben aggravated at the 2010 World Cup an injury which forced him to miss the first two months of the following season, despite Bayern pleading with the KNVB not to play him in South Africa.

Just three days after Arjen Robben missed a penalty kick that might have won the Champions League final for Bayern Munich, his club hosted his national team -- the Netherlands -- for a friendly in the same stadium that housed his nightmare. And though some of the 33,000 fans in attendance at the Allianz Arena were forgiving, others booed Robben's every touch of the ball after he entered the match as a second half substitute for the Netherlands, who lost 3-2.

Bayern Munich vs Holland 3-2 Highlights 2012 Friendly Kroos Huntelaar Petersen Narsingh Gomez Goals Score Video is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter

Bayern Munich vs Holland 3-2 Highlights 2012 Friendly Kroos Huntelaar Petersen Narsingh Gomez Goals Score Video is a post from Soccer Blogger.

It is no secret that most of Bayern Munich's squad endured a sleepless night following the penalty shoot-out defeat to Chelsea in Saturday's UEFA Champions League final. But after hours of reflection, at least some are able to put it all into perspective.

Bayern had 43 shots to the Blues' nine, while also delivering 20 corners to the Premier League outfit's one.

21.05.2012 - Desde que la Champions League se disputa con el formato actual (1992-93), nunca hubo un finalista local. Las circunstancias pudieron inducir que, después de eliminar al Real Madrid en semifinales y sin Barcelona enfrente (eliminado por Chelsea), Bayern Munich no tendría otra opción que festejar el título en casa, el Allianz Arena de Munich.

By Chris Wright

On Saturday night, a chap by the name of Robin Cooper made it onto BBC Five Live's 606 phone-in and claimed that he had in his possession the Champions League Final matchball after smuggling out of the Allianz Arena after the game and that he was going to get it home through German customs by labelling it as 'seismology equipment' a yarn that had host Alan Green appearing to believe every word.

By Max Grieve

Munich rocked; the Allianz Arena shaking in anticipation of the final whistle. It would come, as it always does, but brought with it a fresh burden. Drogba rose to meet the corner; Drogba fell back to earth, and sent millions into raptures.

TweetChelsea fans have come out in force to celebrate the club's UEFA Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich on Saturday. Roberto Di Matteo's men lifted their first ever European Cup after a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena to banish memories of 2008 as they became the first London club [.

TweetChelsea fans came out in force to celebrate the club's UEFA Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich with an open top bus parade through South West London Roberto Di Matteo's men lifted their first ever European Cup after a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena to banish memories of 2008 [.

TweetChelsea beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to lift their first ever Champions League crown in a dramatic night at the Allianz Arena. Didier Drogba was the hero as he headed home an equaliser two minutes from time before sweeping home the deciding penalty during a tense shootout. After squandering a host of chances in [.

Following their epic penalty shootout win over FC Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, the Chelsea FC adidas 2012 UEFA Champions League Winners Range has been released. It...

When Bayern Munich's Tomas Mueller headed home the first goal of a tightly-contested UEFA Champions League final, Chelsea chances of lifting the trophy looked doomed.

Didier Drogba had other plans though, delivering a vital late equalizer to set up extra time and a dramatic penalty shootout for the ages.

It's not quite what we expected. Bayern Munich edged past Real Madrid in a penalty shoot-out of epically comic proportions, and Chelsea saw off Barcelona in an incredible encounter at the Camp Nou. Now, the teams that beat arguably the best club sides in world football meet at the Allianz Arena in Munich, where Bayern will look to draw level with Liverpool on European Cups won, and Chelsea are after their first.

Tra poco meno di due ore, nel magico teatro di un'Allianz Arena gremita (oltre 70mila spettatori annunciati, ndr) il Bayern Monaco di Heynckes, giustiziere del Real in semifinale, e il Chelsea di Di Matteo, che ha fatto fuori il Barcellona campione d'Europa, daranno vita ad una battaglia, calcisticamente parlando, con in palio la prestigiosa ChampionsContinua a leggere .

The culmination of the European club season is upon us. Bayern Munich takes on aging interlopers Chelsea in the Allianz Arena which happens to be Bayern's home ground. (For US viewers: kickoff is at 3pmET, and the match will be televised on Fox's main network. In fact, the Fox networks are going full bore with almost-Super Bowl levels of TV coverage see below for the full schedule.

Interim Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has expressed his great confidence in Frank Lampard's ability to lead Chelsea to a historic Champions League triumph against German giants Bayern in Munich this evening.

Lampard will be supervising on the field in tonight's final at the Allianz Arena in the absence of suspended skipper John Terry.

The top club competition in the world comes to an end with Bayern Munich hosting Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League final. The match will take place at the Allianz Arena which is the home stadium of Bayern Munich.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo

'Cahill and David Luiz trained the whole week so we are very hopeful, and Malouda will join the group today.

BÁVAROS AZULES

Adiós final soñada, pues alemanes e ingleses se encargaron de despertarnos con agua fría al eliminar a los españoles. Los villamelones merengues y culés nos dejaron descansar un poco.

Si no fuera porque se juega en el Allianz Arena de Múnich, la final de la Champions League estaría muy equilibrada.

Are we really less than 24 hours from contesting a second UEFA Champions League final? It really is hard to fathom. Tomorrow, we seek atonement not just for our loss to Manchester United in 2008 but for all the cruelty that has beset us in this competition over the past eight years. It is time, my friends, for the last act of a legendary generation.

Are we really less than 24 hours from contesting a second UEFA Champions League final? It really is hard to fathom. Tomorrow, we seek atonement not just for our loss to Manchester United in 2008 but for all the cruelty that has beset us in this competition over the past eight years. It is time, my friends, for the last act of a legendary generation.

Members of Bayern Munich's squad and staff have aimed to settle debate surrounding whether or not they are favorites for tomorrow's Champions League final against Chelsea.

In recent days, the likes of Michael Ballack and Petr Cech have stated that Bayern have an emotional advantage as hosts, while Bastian Schweinsteiger has argued that the Blues' determination to erase their 2008 heartbreak gives them the emotional edge.

By Chris Wright

The Allianz Arena decked out in its pre-Final livery

With just 116,379 seconds or so to go until the Champions League Final kicks-off in Munich tomorrow evening (k/o 19:45 BST), we thought it high time to get some scores on the doors - even the llama's had his say for Christ's sake.

TweetWith the suspension almost at bursting point, the Crystal balls are out as the In The Stands team try to accurately predict who will win the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea The Allianz Arena will the scene of European football's showpiece event come 19 May as the two clubs clash for the [.

TweetIn The Stands' Rolly Pelovangu grabs a pint of beer and some German salami before previewing Saturday's Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. The Allianz Arena will be scene for the biggest match this season for both clubs with the eyes of millions watching. To call this the battle of the losers would [.

Top Five Bayern Munich v Chelsea Betting Tips - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Chelsea and Bayern Munich go head-to-head in this season's Champions League final on Saturday at the Allianz Arena, in what should be a mouth-watering clash. The Germans are favourites due to playing at home, however the Blues have upset Barcelona and are in great form in Europe.

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Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has reiterated his complete focus on this Saturday's Champions League final against Bayern Munich by rubbishing reports of a return to manage West Bromwich Albion.

Di Matteo was relieved of his duties at West Brom last February, only six months into his first season managing in the English top flight.

Image: AP Photo/Tom Hevezi.

David Luiz: Well, I for one am glad he's suspended. JT might be a pioneer in on-pitch accessorising but the boy has no clue when it comes to stylish haircuts.

The Champions League Final is the biggest event in the club football calender as such, it's imperative that Chelsea is represented on the world stage by the best in blow dried bouffs.

TweetBorussia Dortmund smashed Bayern Munich 5-2 to win the DFB Pokal (German Cup) in an extraordinary match in Berlin. The result of course gives much food for thought for Chelsea with Roberto Di Matteo's men set to face the Germans in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena on 19, May.

TweetLiverpool exacted revenge for their FA Cup final defeat by smashing Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield leaving the Blues in a do-or-die clash with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Form is temporary class is permanent right? For Chelsea's sake they had better hope that that most famous football axiom is true ahead of the UEFA [.

The left-footed wonder hasn't exactly lit up the Allianz during his brief stint there, but he's got some skills and skills will go a long way in a place like China. A really long way all the way to the bank and back a few times.

And Danijel is perfectly happy with that, saying proudly, "It's all about the money.

TweetArjen Robben is ready to announce his retirement from football should he win both the Champions League and Euro 2012! The outspoken Bayern Munich winger will lineup to face Borussia Dortmund in the DFB-Pokal (German Cup Final), before hosting Chelsea in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena on May 19.

Liverpool host the club that defeated them in London just three days ago, with Chelsea visiting Anfield in the penultimate game of the 2011-2012 season. Both sides have secured European football via their respective domestic cup victories, and Chelsea chances at the top tier of European club football for next season locked into their date with Bayern Munich in two weeks.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is determined to win the FA Cup in order to save his club's season.
The Anfield outfit was expected to at least challenge for a top-four place in the Premier League this season but have fallen well short.
However, having won the Carling Cup in February - their first trophy for six years - another piece of silverware when taking on Chelsea at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup final would provide adequate compensation.

Final FA Cup - Sábado 5 de Mayo de 2012 - Wembley StadiumChelsea vs Liverpool 11:15 hrs
Final Europa League - Miércoles 9 de Mayo de 2012 - Arena NaționalăAtlético Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao 13:45 hrs
Final IDA Futbol Mexicano - Jueves 17 de Mayo de 2012Rivales por definir
Final Champions League - Sábado 19 de Mayo de 2012 - Allianz ArenaBayern Munich vs Chelsea 13:45 hrs
Final Vuelta Futbol Mexicano - Domingo 20 de Mayo de 2012Rivales por definir
Final Copa del Rey - Viernes 25 de Mayo de 2012 - Vicente CalderonAthletic Bilbao vs Barcelona 14:00 hrs
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Let's take a moment to reflect on the MADNESS from the football world in the past week.

Ronaldo and Messi proved they were human beings after both missed their penalties, Sergio Ramos joined NASA, Bilbao made it to the finals of the Europa League for the first time in 35 years, Fernando Torres scored possibly the most important goal of his Chelsea career, Pep Guardiola confirmed his resignation as Barca coach, The Allianz Arena turned bright blue, Mario Gomez wore a flower 'garland' and for once in Jose Mourinho's life, he conceded defeat without outrightly blaming the referee.

Chelsea interim manager Roberto DiMatteo is excited about facing Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League final next month but has warned that the German giants can prove to be trickier opponents than Spanish champions-elect Real Madrid due to their home advantage.

The Madrid side was considered a heavy favorite to meet holders Barcelona in an El Clasico final on May 19 but Bayern and DiMatteo's men flipped the script on the La Liga sides, booking a surprise final date of their own.