Hughes in contention for Stoke job

Former QPR boss Mark Hughes emerges as a leading contender to replace Tony Pulis as Stoke City manager.

Gotze 'a big loss' for Dortmund

Michael Ballack says Mario Gotze will be "a big loss" for Dortmund but believes they can win the Champions League.

Europa League incentive considered

Uefa will announce on Friday whether the Europa League winners will be given a qualifying place in the Champions League.

Ferdinand signs new Man Utd contract

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand signs a one-year contract to extend his Old Trafford career.

Uefa reveals new drug-testing plans

Uefa announces a series of new measures designed to combat the use of performance-enhancing drugs in football.

Stoke reject Nzonzi transfer request

Stoke reject a written transfer request from midfielder Steven Nzonzi, who joined the club less than a year ago.

Martinez delays Wigan decision

Roberto Martinez delays a decision on whether to stay on as manager of relegated Wigan after talks on Thursday.

Division One clubs could break away

Scottish First Division clubs may break away from the SFL to join a new structure involving the 12 SPL teams.

Man City fans to thank Mancini

A group of Manchester City fans plan to thank former manager Roberto Mancini with an advert in an Italian newspaper.

Lennon cleared for cup final dugout

Celtic's Neil Lennon will be in the dugout for Sunday's Scottish Cup final after receiving a suspended touchline ban.

Pulis writes to fans in Stoke paper

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis writes a letter to fans in their local newspaper and urges them to support his successor.

Pellegrini to leave Malaga

Manuel Pellegrini paves the way for a move to manage Manchester City after confirming his departure from Malaga.

Cameroon name Finke as new coach

Cameroon name German Volker Finke as the new coach of the Indomitable Lions to take over from Jean-Paul Akono.

Ronaldo and Mourinho receive bans

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho receive two-match Spanish Cup bans after being sent off in Friday's final.

Ex-Man Utd player Brian Greenhoff dies

Former Manchester United and England defender Brian Greenhoff has died suddenly at the age of 60.

Carlisle announces retirement

Northampton Town defender Clarke Carlisle, the players' union chairman, announces his retirement.

Carroll could be out until August

Andy Carroll could be out until August with the heel injury that forced him out of England's two post-season friendlies.

Bundesliga raises Qatar 2022 concern

Germany's Bundesliga warns moving the 2022 World Cup to the Qatari winter could lead to legal challenges by European Leagues.

Petrov accepts Villa coaching role

Former Aston Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov is to take up a new role as an assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans.

Gotze to miss Champions League final

Borussia Dortmund's Mario Gotze will miss the Champions League final against future club Bayern Munich through injury.

Fenerbahce win Turkish Cup final

Fenerbahce retain the Turkish Cup as a goal from Moussa Sow is enough to beat Trabzonspor 1-0 in Ankara.

FA Women's Cup: Arsenal v Bristol Academy

Bristol Academy aim to avenge their 2011 defeat when they take on Arsenal in Sunday's FA Women's Cup final.

Millwall set for manager interviews

Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler says the club are set to begin interviewing candidates to replace Kenny Jackett.

Fulham sign Boateng and Amorebieta

Fulham sign Venezuela defender Fernando Amorebieta and Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng on free transfers.

Germany and Wembley - a football love story

From losing a World Cup final to triumphing at Euro 96, German football has an emotional relationship with Wembley, says Raphael Honigstein

Is fussball coming home?

Is Wembley the home of German football too, with the stadium hosting Saturday's all-German Champions League final?

How good are Lawro's predictions?

Our statistical experts analyse the accuracy of Mark Lawrenson's Premier League predictions for the 2012-13 season.

Motty's Premier League review: Good & the bad

Match of the Day commentator John Motson picks his highlights, low points and best players from the 2012-13 Premier League season

How does your team fare in fans' league table?

Interactive table shows how the level of support at your favourite football club compares with your rivals.

How did your team's manager fare this season?

Chief football writer Phil McNulty assesses the campaigns of every Premier League manager

Chelsea's risk or reward?

Jose Mourinho's return to Chelsea could be a risky one following his acrimonious 2007 exit, says chief football writer Phil McNulty

The fairytale of Garcilaso

Tim Vickery on how Real Garcilaso have gone from being formed to the quarter-finals of South America's Champions League - in four years

Brave new world for Benitez and Moyes

Rafael Benitez and David Moyes are both contemplating new beginnings after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton.

Hearts director warning about shares

Director Sergejus Fedotovas tells Hearts' AGM that all club shares will be worthless, should the Tynecastle outfit enter administration.

Mourinho's time at Real in pictures

Jose Mourinho's three-year reign at Real Madrid will come to an end this summer

England's kits through the years

Following the release of images of the new England kit, BBC Sport looks at the country's kits through the years.

Premier League farewells in pictures

Sir Alex Ferguson, Paul Scholes and David Moyes were among those saying goodbye on an emotional final day in the Premier League.

VIDEO: Freestyler shows off football tricks

World freestyle football champion Andrew Henderson tells the BBC how breaking his leg encouraged him to take up the sport.

VIDEO: Uefa chief praises WSL quality

Uefa's Karen Espelund tells BBC London that the Women's Super League is one of the best women's leagues in Europe.

VIDEO: Di Canio cannot do as he wishes - PFA

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says no club can be "a law unto itself" as the association investigates the disciplinary action taken by Paolo Di Canio.

VIDEO: Mourinho's best quotes

BBC Sport looks back at Jose Mourinho's greatest quotes from his time in England.

VIDEO: Martinez leads Wigan celebrations

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez leads supporters in a rendition of "You are my sunshine" as the Latics celebrate winning the FA Cup.

VIDEO: Football's weekend of farewells

BBC Sport looks back at a season of farewells with fans showing their appreciation to some of their favourite stars.

VIDEO: Ferguson salutes Man Utd's fans

Sir Alex Ferguson salutes Manchester United fans after his final match in charge finishes in an incredible 5-5 draw at West Brom.

VIDEO: Match of the Day's team of the season

Match of the Day pundits Alan Hansen and Alan Shearer reveal their best 11 players from the Premier League this season.

VIDEO: Wenger relieved to finish fourth

Arsene Wenger feels a mixture of relief and joy after Arsenal win 1-0 at Newcastle to finish fourth in the Premier League.

How German football reinvented itself

Germany's disastrous Euro 2000 campaign prompted changes which have helped the country provide both Champions League finalists

Wolfsburg end Lyon's 118-game run

Wolfsburg beat Lyon to win the Women's Champions League and end the French side's 118-game unbeaten run.