CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL LIVE: Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich - all the action as it happens in the big one at Wembley

Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich

It all comes down to this. The big match at Wembley between the two best teams in this season's Champions League and the winners will be crowned kings of Europe. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have brought an estimated 150,000 supporters to London and the English capital's famous landmarks have been transformed into seas of colour - yellow and black for Dortmund and the famous red of Bayern. Stick with Sportsmail for all the latest action plus we'll have the best pictures of what promises to be a cracking night of football. Enjoy...

VIDEO: Final fever turns violent as opposing fans fight in London ahead of Wembley Champions League showdown

German fans fighting

The German invasion of London turned nasty just hours before the Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich as supporters fought with each other near Wembley stadium.

I've got unfinished business at Man City so I'm going nowhere, claims Kompany

Struggle: Vincent Kompany continues to be troubled by calf injury

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has distanced himself from transfer speculation regarding a move away from the Etihad.

Skrtel will consider leaving with Reds keen on Toure and Papadopoulos

Uncertain future: Martin Skrtel has lost his place in Liverpool's first team

Martin Skrtel has revealed he is ready to consider offers to leave Liverpool after losing his place to Jamie Carragher last season.

Beckham career officially over as PSG leave him out of final game of season

Tears: An emotional Beckham walks off the pitch after PSG's title win on May 13

David Beckham has been left out of PSG's squad for their final game of the season against Lorient as the former England captain heads into retirement.

Local heroes Root and Bairstow shine as England take control against New Zealand

Done it: Joe Root celebrates his maiden Test century on his home ground

Hot prospect Joe Root hit his maiden Test century on his home ground and Yorkshire team-mate Jonny Bairstow scored a half-century to help put England in the driving seat in the second Test against New Zealand.

Massa wrecks his Ferrari at Monaco Grand Prix practice

F1

Felipe Massa walked away unharmed from a heavy shunt in the final practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix that forced the Ferrari driver to miss qualifying.

Leicester 37 Northampton 17: Hartley red card could scupper Lions dream

Dylan Hartley

Northampton captain Dylan Hartley's British and Irish Lions hopes appear to lie in tatters after was sent off for dissent during Saints' Premiership final defeat against Leicester.

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal set to break the bank to lure wantaway Rooney

Outbound? Wayne Rooney is believed to want a move away from Old Trafford

Arsenal are growing increasingly confident they can finance a record-breaking move for Wayne Rooney. Sportmail exclusively revealed the Gunners' interest last week.

Rosberg heads Hamilton as Mercedes seal front-row lockout for Monaco GP

Main man: Nico Rosberg will start the Monaco Grand Prix from pole position in his Mercedes

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg has finished fastest in qualifying and will take pole position at Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix. His team-mate Lewis Hamilton finished second fastest.

Sun, sea and Spurs... AVB and the boys top up their tans on tour of the Bahamas

Spurs in Bahamas

Tottenham are clearly getting over missing out on the Champions League by a whisker as they soak up the sun on a post-season tour to the Bahamas. Spurs stars Moussa Dembele, Jan Vertonghen and Emmanuel Adebayor all posted instagram snaps of the team and staff enjoying a boat trip in the Caribbean Sea.

Protesters arrested after Becks and Fergie are left stunned at UEFA dinner

Proterst: Protesters march to the UEFA congress in London to protest against the U-21 European Championships in Israel - three even managed to get inside the building

Anti-Israeli protesters took advantage of a security lapse to infiltrate a dinner for UEFA officials in London. Three people jumped the stage and started shouting as guests looked on.

Striker Aguero signs new one-year deal to stay with Man City until 2017

Crucial: Sergio Aguero is among the Premier League's best players

Forward Sergio Aguero has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Manchester City for an additional year to 2017.

Messi, Cafu, Gerrard... and Finnan! Liverpool legend Carragher picks his dream teams of the best he's played with and against

Jamie Carragher

After calling time on a glittering career for Liverpool, Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher has selected his dream teams made up of his best team-mates and opponents faced during his time at Anfield, but who else has made the cut?

Lights, camera... action! Man City stars take fans on personal video tour of training in NYC

Man City

Manchester City players have given fans a unique insight into their training sessions - by strapping a camera to their chests. The deposed Premier League champions are in New York.

I didn't know Townsend gambled, says Harry as Spurs youngster is thrown out of England U21 squad for betting

vCharged: Andros Townsend has allegedly breached betting regulations

Andros Townsend has withdrawn from England's Under 21 squad after the Tottenham winger was charged by the Football Association with breaching betting regulations.

Lampard backs Terry to STAY despite captain losing first-team Chelsea place

American dream: Frank Lampard (left) is in the States with Chelsea for their post-season tourAmerican dream: Frank Lampard (left) is in the States with Chelsea for their post-season tour

Frank Lampard hopes Chelsea team-mate John Terry can follow him by signing a new contract with the club. England midfielder Lampard was given a new one-year deal.

Barca move on the cards for Neymar as Santos accept two bids for Brazil ace

In demand: The offers for Neymar are assumed to be from Barcelona and Real Madrid

Neymar appears to be moving closer to joining Barcelona after his club Santos announced they had accepted two bids for the Brazil forward.

MICHEL PLATINI MEETS MARTIN SAMUEL: What happened when the UEFA president came face to face with his fiercest critic?

Platini

Sportsmail's chief sports writer MARTIN SAMUEL goes head-to-head with the UEFA president, a man whose ideas he has been scathing of in the past.

Van Persie taunts celebrity Arsenal fan after sending signed picture of Premier League triumph

Leaving a message: Robin Van Persie sent a photo to CNN presenter Piers Morgan

Robin van Persie dealt a blow to one of his biggest detractors after sending him a mysterious package in the post.

Suarez 'humbled' by award from disabled Liverpool fans as Gerrard is praised for his charity support

Proud: Luis Suarez receives LDSA Player of the Year award from fan Joseph Baxter

Luis Suarez attended a special dinner of Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association, while Steven Gerrard visited a children's charity.

Mourinho to target £30m Modric on his return to Stamford Bridge

Disappointing: Modric's time in Madrid has been tough, but Mourinho has always liked the Croatian

Jose Mourinho will target midfielder Luka Modric when he makes his expected return to Chelsea this summer. Mourinho confirmed his departure from Madrid last week.

EXCLUSIVE: Murray back training on grass after pulling out of French Open

Back in the mix: Murray is already training ahead of the grass season in preparation for Wimbledon

Andy Murray is back practising on grass and has begun his preparations for Wimbledon, even though the first ball has yet to be struck in anger in the French Open.

As Froch and Kessler prepare for battle, who are the women in their corners?

Rachael Cordingley

While all eyes will be on the ring at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night as Carl Froch takes on Mikkel Kessler, two women in their respective camps will get their own fair share of attention.

Door is open for Bale to join Madrid, claims Zidane as legend compares Spurs ace to Ronaldo and Messi

Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has insisted Gareth Bale is 'more than good enough' to play for Real Madrid and said the door is open for the Welshman to join the Spanish giants this summer.

Real Madrid ready to test Liverpool's resolve to keep striker Suarez with bid

On alert: Real Madrid are latest to shown an interest in Luis Suarez

Real Madrid have added Liverpool striker Luis Suarez to their extensive list of potential recruits. A host of Europe's top clubs have been linked with the 26-year-old.

Leave your weapons at home! De Rossi issues desperate plea to Roma and Lazio fans ahead of Italian Cup final

Call for calm: Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi has urged both sets of fans to leave their weapons at home

Roma midfielder Daniele de Rossi has urged Roma and Lazio ultras to leave their weapons at home when the two sides clash in the Italian Cup final.

Ba wants to partner Torres up front to be Chelsea's dynamic duo next season

Play us together: Demba Ba wants to play up front with Fernando Torres for Chelsea next season

Chelsea striker Demba Ba would relish more competition with Fernando Torres next season - but is also keen to partner the Spaniard.

I've signed Benitez! Napoli president claims he has snapped up Rafa

Italian job: Rafael Benitez could be heading Napoli

Rafael Benitez is poised to join Napoli on a two-year contract, the Italian club' s president Aurelio De Laurentiis claimed on Friday.

Liverpool starlet picks up seven-figure sum after crash which wrecked career

High hopes: Highdale had a promising career ahead of him before the crash in 2008

An ex-Liverpool graduate and England under-16 international has been awarded a seven-figure compensation payout after having his football career wrecked in a car crash.

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Familiar: Robson (left) and Wozniacki (centre) are endorsed by adidas and have practiced together in the past

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Charging Westwood: Winning at Wenworth would be ironic after my move to America

Lee Westwood

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Troubled Aguero vows to pitch in at Manchester City and urges pal Tevez to stay at Etihad

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero

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We're doing all we can to keep Rooney at Man United next season, insists Gill

Wayne Rooney

Outgoing Manchester United chief executive David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to start the 2013-14 season with the Barclays Premier League champions.

Sent off because his celebration is pants! Footballer in Thailand sees red after stunt...

Short change: Muangtong United's Mario Gjurovski took his goal celebration too far as he was sent off for putting his shorts on his head

VIDEO: Muangthong United midfielder Mario Gjurovski may not be a name familiar to English football fans but that is all set to change after he was sent off for putting his shorts on his head to celebrate scoring.

Trial by video! Premier League players face increase in bans for horror tackles as review panel is introduced

Crunch: Callum McManaman escaped punishment for this horror challenge on Massadio Haidara

Players could find their punishments for reckless challenges increased after plans to use video evidence to review contentious incidents were backed by football's powerbrokers.

Everton close in on Martinez as Toffees plan official approach for Wigan boss

Cheerio: Martinez has decided to leave Wigan after four years in charge

Roberto Martinez was closing in on the Everton job after appearing to edge ahead of his rivals to succeed David Moyes. The Wigan manager has flown home to Spain.

Begovic reveals he wants to sign for Liverpool... and begin training in July

Asmir Begovic

Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has revealed he wants to sign for Liverpool after claiming in an interview in his that he would be moving to Anfield in early July.

Sinning Saints striker Lee banned from driving after being caught speeding three times in THREE months

Saint's a sinner: Tadanari Lee (centre) has been banned from driving

Southampton striker Tadanari Lee has been banned from driving after being caught breaking the speed limit for the third time in three months.

Fergie's No 2 Phelan and keeper coach Steele AXED as Moyes starts revolution

Mike Phelan

Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele have both left Manchester United as new boss David Moyes prepares to reshuffle his staff.

Laudrup looks to boost Swansea with swoop for Aubameyang and Kone

Swoop: Aubameyang scored 19 goals in Ligue 1 last season, while Kone impressed with Wigan

Michael Laudrup is planning an audacious transfer swoop to snatch in-demand St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and pluck Arouna Kone from Wigan.

Brendan Rodgers' son and three other Brighton players are found NOT guilty of sexual assault

Not guilty: Anton Rodgers (left) arrives at court on Friday with his dad and Liverpool boss Brendan (right)

Brighton and Hove Albion players Anton Rodgers, 20, Lewis Dunk, 21, and George Barker, 21, and former team-mate Steve Cook, 22, are cleared of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room.

Mazzarri takes over at Inter Milan as Stramaccioni is sacked after poor term

New job: Walter Mazzarri has joined Inter Milan

Inter Milan appointed former Napoli boss Walter Mazzarri as their new coach on Friday after sacking Andrea Stramaccioni following a disappointing ninth-place finish,

No noise, Bhoys! Dr Dre gives Celtic stars special Beats headphones to mark 125th anniversary

Dr Dre and Celtic

Celtic stars have received a special present from rapper Dr Dre ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup final.

Desailly: Bale must leave Spurs... they just can't offer him top-level football

In action: Gareth Bale came off the bench for Tottenham in their 0-0 draw against Jamaica last night

Gareth Bale should leave Tottenham for a club that has a 'culture of victory', according to Marcel Desailly. The Spurs forward has just enjoyed the best season of his career.

Gill voted on to UEFA committee... and Gibraltar are named as member nation

United he stands: David Gill has been elected to UEFA's executive committee

Man United's outgoing chief executive David Gill has been elected to UEFA's executive committee. One of Gill's rivals for a seat, Fernando Gomes, withdrew from the election.

Fernandes: QPR may need to spend a couple of seasons in the Championship

Regret: QPR chairman Tony Fernandes

QPR chairman Tony Fernandes has given a blunt assessment of his time at the helm of the club, admitting his mistakes contributed to the club's recent relegation.

Europa League winners awarded spot in Champions League from 2015-16

Up for the cup: Chelsea celebrate winning this year's Europa League after a 2-1 victory over Benfica

The Europa League winners will qualify for the following season's Champions League from 2015-16. UEFA's move is designed to boost the profile of the tournament.

Bowyer confirmed as new Blackburn boss on 12-month rolling contract

At the helm: Bowyer took over as caretaker manager last December and has now been given a 12-month rolling contract

Gary Bowyer has been announced as the new manager of Blackburn Rovers. The 41-year-old has been given a 12-month rolling contract.

Arsenal set to agree terms with Williams as Vermaelen plans exit

Swansea City's Ashley Williams

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of agreeing terms for the transfer of Swansea's Ashley Williams in a move which could hasten the departure of Thomas Vermaelen.

PREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL: The strips your team will be wearing in 2013-14

Man City

In the past you could expect your average Premier League team to at least have a home strip for two seasons, but these days it seems more sides are releasing more kits on an annual basis. Sportsmail will bring you all the latest new strips you will see during the 2013/14 season.

Countdown to the big kick-off: Premier League pre-season fixtures and results

It's just not cricket: Liverpool will take on Melbourne Victory at the MCG

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TRANSFERS: Club-by-club guide to all the summer deals

Shake on it: Romania international Razvan Rat has signed for West Ham on a free from Shakhtar Donetsk

Keep track of all the latest transfers this summer with our club-by-club guide...

Nasser Hussain: New Zealand have bowled very well to Cook, but he plays at balls he doesn't need to... Just leave it, Alastair

Nasser Hussain

International sides are always on the look-out for the slightest weaknesses in the opposition, and it won’t have escaped New Zealand’s notice that England captain Alastair Cook has fallen six times in seven Test innings to their left-arm seamers this year.

Compton set for Ashes shoot-out with Bairstow in Leeds as KP's return looms

England

PAUL NEWMAN: High summer and the Ashes seemed a world away on Thursday as hail lashed down at Headingley. But Nick Compton and Jonny Bairstow are thinking ahead.

Home is where the heart is for Joe: Root ready to play his natural game

Catching practice: Root during a nets session

Joe Root considered the pressures which will come with playing a first Test at his Headingley home ground and vowed to carry on doing what has come naturally.

THE TOP SPIN: It was a thrilling win but England can't bat away concerns

Swiped out: Compton looks on anxiously as he is caught in the first innings

A haywire Test may just have lit the fuse for a haywire summer. England somehow beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a game that ebbed and flowed and they scored only 445 runs.

Wat a blow: NZ wicketkeeper Watling ruled out of Headingley Test

Blow: BJ Watling will miss the second Test beginning on Friday at Headingley

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Test against England starting on Friday at Headingley.

Hamilton is in danger of wrecking his career on a self-indulging rush to celebrity... and nobody appears big enough to save him

Monaco

JONATHAN McEVOY REPORTS FROM MONACO: With his three-quarter length khaki culottes, high-top white trainers, tattooed arms, diamond-encrusted ears, bling necklace and a bulldog puppy in tow, Lewis Hamilton's look was more designer bruiser than Riviera chic as he toddled along the most famous waterfront in motor racing.

James goes from hero to zero as late slip-ups cost Heat dear against Pacers

LeBron James

LeBron James turned the ball over twice in the final minute of the game to hand the Indiana Pacers a vital away win in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Mayhem at Monaco as FOURTEEN cars involved in chaotic first-corner pile-up

Carnage: Fourteen cars were involved in the first-corner pile-up at Monaco on Friday

Lewis Hamilton and the rest of the Formula One grid were shown how not to tackle the first corner of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.

You're stupid for taking drugs, Di Luca... so says shamed star Armstrong

Danilo Di Luca

Lance Armstrong has suggested Vini Fantini-Selle Italia rider Danilo Di Luca was 'stupid' for failing his own drugs test.

Snow brings a halt to Giro d'Italia as Friday's 19th stage is cancelled

Snow joke: Snow coveres the landscape as the peloton winds its way through to Ivrea

Friday's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia from Ponte di Legno to Val Martello has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Wilkinson on song again as Toulon reach French Top 14 final

Celebrations: Jonny Wilkinson and team-mates after Toulon reached the European Cup final

Jonny Wilkinson kicked Toulon into the final of the French Top 14 competition on Friday night, scoring 17 points in his club’s 24-9 win over Toulouse.

Cleverly joins queue to face in-demand Froch... but Brit must beat Kessler first

Head to head: Carl Froch (right) bids for revenge against Mikkel Kessler at the O2 Arena on Saturday night

Nathan Cleverly has clambered to add his name to a growing list of fighters who are desperate to face Carl Froch after his rematch with Mikkel Kessler.

UFC 160: Heavyweights Velasquez and Dos Santos to edge closer to third fight

You first: Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva (right) will take on Cain Velasquez in a rematch in Las Vegas

MARTIN DOMIN: In Las Vegas on Saturday, all eyes will be on whether Cain Velasquez and Junior Dos Santos can set up a mouthwatering third showdown later in the year.

NINE players take legal advice, over belly putters, including Scott

Used and abused? Adam Scott used the belly putter to sink the winning shot of the Masters

Masters champion Adam Scott is among nine players taking legal advice two of golf's ruling bodies put a ban on anchored putters by 2016.

MESSI THE MOVIE STAR: From boy wonder to breaking records at Barcelona, legend Lionel has mastered it all... except the World Cup: 'Now I dream of being a world champion with Argentina'

Messi

By his own admission, Lionel Messi has been living the dream ever since he crossed the Atlantic as a 13-year-old to join Barcelona. He is football's ultimate box office star. For the past four years, he has swept the board at FIFA's 'Oscars' making the Ballon d'Or his own since 2009. But there is one thing missing for the best player on the planet: the World Cup. Next year, the 25-year-old has his heart set on lifting the game's greatest prize on South American soil. Watch the video, as Messi charts his meteoric rise to global superstardom.

Hello boys! Vettel's racy lid for Monaco as stars showcase new helmets at Grand Prix

MONACO

Lewis Hamilton's one-off crash helmet for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix has courted plenty of attention so far this week. But the Mercedes driver won't be the only Formula One star lining up on the Monte Carlo grid with a different lid this weekend.

There's only One Direction for Real's Ronaldo... But will he follow Brit boyband back to England?

One direction for Ronaldo: The Portuguese star, wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea, said hello to the pop stars

They have already struck up a friendship with Rio Ferdinand, but One Direction appear to have new fans in Real Madrid after meeting Cristiano Ronaldo.

I like to hit people, I'm not scared of anyone, says Northampton's Manoa

Northampton Saints' Samu Manoa

Samu Manoa is ready for a turf war at Twickenham, far removed from those he was used to before a life-changing move from the west coast of America to East Midlands.

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Gary Neville

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Michael Mancienne

While it might be difficult to celebrate an all-German Champions League final taking place at Wembley, the rise of the Bundesliga is not bad news for every Englishman.

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