Barcelona's Neymar struck twice to put the Spanish side in the Champions League final despite a 3-2 loss at Bayern Munich on Tuesday as they progressed 5-3 on aggregate and will face Real Madrid or Juventus next month.
Atletico Madrid have pulled off one of the surprise transfers of the summer with the news that Spain international striker David Villa has joined the club on a three-year-deal from FC Barcelona.
Players will undergo blood tests next season as part of UEFA's new anti-doping detection regime in all competitions run by European governing body.
Robert Lewandowski will see out his Borussia Dortmund contract then join Champions League winner Bayern Munich for the 2014-15 season, turning down offers from England's Premier League, according to reports on Monday.
Manchester City have named former Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini as the successor to the sacked Roberto Mancini, the Premier League club said on Friday.
When Roberto Martinez produced a card during his job interview detailing how he masterminded victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final, Everton knew he was the man to lead its bid for Champions League qualification.
Bayern's coach Jupp Heynckes puts an end to speculations that he would coach at other European top-flight clubs by announcing to "take a break".
Bayern Munich celebrate with the German soccer championship Bundesliga trophy, Champions League trophy and the German soccer cup trophy among cheers of supporters.
Monaco's billionaire Russian owner Dmitry Rybolovlev announced Friday the signature of Colombia forward Radamel Falcao from Atletico Madrid in a deal believed to be worth about $77 million.
Former AC Milan player Kakha Kaladze (L) stands with his son before a farewell soccer match in Tbilisi, capital of Georgia, May 31, 2013.
Wayne Rooney famously announced his return from injury in time to feature at the 2006 World Cup with the bold declaration "the big man is back".
Rafa Benitez was announced as Napoli's new coach Monday after concluding his interim spell at Chelsea.
Arjen Robben's last-minute goal removed the jinx that haunted his side in the past three years as Bayern Munich became the European club winner for the fifth time after a 2-1 victory over Dortmund in Saturday's first all-German Champions League final.