Champions League Final - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich: Graham Poll Football Friday Google+ Hangout

Former World Cup referee Graham Poll reveals what the atmosphere's like in the Bayern boardroom after you've refereed one of their defeats as Sportsmail looks forward to the Champions League final at Wembley.

Academy goal of the season voting has begun

Forget Match of the Day's Premier League goal of the season competition, nine Academy players need your votes after making the shortlist for the League Football Education's own event.

Brighton footballers found not guilty in sexual assault trial

Four footballers were cleared today of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in a hotel room. Jurors at the Old Bailey also found them not guilty of voyeurism at a retrial.

Champions League final 2013: Michel Platini presents Prince William with ball ahead of Wembey showdown

The Duke of Cambridge said London’s staging of the Champions League final would inspire a generation through its 'excellence' as he welcomed delegates to UEFA's 37th annual congress.

England v New Zealand - LIVE

Stay up to date with all the action on day one of the second Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley with Sportsmail's unrivalled team.

Gareth Bale must leave Tottenham, says Marcel Desailly

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.

Southampton striker Tadanari Lee 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.

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong out for two months

After picking up an injury on Sunday, this Premier League midfielder faces two months rehabilitation as he hopes to be fit for next season.

Mike Phelan and Eric Steele set to be sacked by Manchester United

Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeper coach Eric Steele are the two men understood to be under most threat from David Moyes's backroom reshuffle at Old Trafford.

Giro d'Italia 19th stage canceled due to weather conditions

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

Ferran Soriano says Manchester City must stop in-fighting

In his first interview for national newspapers since becoming chief executive at Manchester City, Ferran Soriano tells IAN LADYMAN why the time was right to sack Roberto Mancini and what qualities the club are looking for in the incoming manager.

Manchester City 4 Chelsea 3: St Louis special served up

MANCHESTER CITY 4 CHELSEA 3 - IAN LADYMAN IN ST LOUIS: To say Manchester City - coached by Brian Kidd in the wake of Roberto Mancini's sacking - were the better team here would be an understatement. They played some terrific football in front of 48,263 people, especially in the opening half, and created a dozen good chances over the course of the 90 minutes.

Tottenham 0 Jamaica 0: Gareth Bale makes cameo appearance as Kyle Walker suffers injury

Jamaica 0 Tottenham 0: Gareth Bale came off the bench to produce a 30-minute cameo for Spurs, but not even the Welshman could rescue another win.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams play in glow-in-the-dark exhibition

Given the array of highly-competitive professional tournaments spread around the globe, it's becoming increasingly difficult for tennis chiefs to continue to raise the bar.

Europa League winners given Champions League place by UEFA

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

French Open: Laura Robson to face Caroline Wozniacki in first round

British No 1 Laura Robson has been handed a tough opening match in the French Open with Danish star Caroline Wozniacki her opponent.

Premier League to increase bans for horror tackles after video review

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.

Christian Benteke wants Arsenal move; Paul Lambert says he needs reality check

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has warned Christian Benteke he faces a 'reality check' after the striker revealed he would consider a move to Arsenal.

Warren Gatland holds his breath over the Lions in their final showdowns with Brian O'Driscoll among the potential casualties

The lunacy of the Lions predicament will be laid bare tomorrow, when up to 14 of the tour squad will hurl themselves into ferocious, title-chasing combat just 48 hours before setting off for Hong Kong.

Christian Wade to start against Barbarians as Rob Webber handed England captaincy

Uncapped trio Christian Wade, Marland Yarde and Matt Kvesic will start against the Barbarians while Rob Webber of Bath has been handed the captaincy.

Leicester's Matthew Tait says after all his setbacks he will treasure the Aviva Premiership final

When Mathew Tait goes to Twickenham with Leicester tomorrow, it will mark a long-awaited return to the sort of iconic arena and major occasion which were once his natural habitat.

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

A haywire Test may just have lit the fuse for a haywire summer. But while England somehow beat New Zealand by 170 runs in a game that ebbed and flowed, they scored only 445 runs in two innings themselves, their top order was one-paced and some of the bowling wasn't up to scratch.

England v New Zealand, second Test - Headingley: Nick Compton and Jonny Bairstow set for Ashes shoot-out as Kevin Pietersen's return looms

PAUL NEWMAN: High summer and the Ashes seemed a world away on Thursday as hail lashed down at Headingley. Nick Compton and Jonny Bairstow would not be human, though, if they were not thinking further ahead.

England v New Zealand, second Test - Nasser Hussain: Alastair Cook plays at balls he doesn't need to

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.

Asmir Begovic wants to sign for Liverpool as Stoke City receive Steven N'Zonzi transfer request

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 for pre-season training. Stoke have also received a written transfer request from midfielder Steven Nzonzi.

THE BETTING SLIP: Bayern Munich to win Champions League thriller against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley

Betting Slip has been cheering Bayern Munich all the way to the Champions League final and we'll be right behind them on Saturday night.

Danny Graham wanted by Cardiff

Danny Graham could be set to make his second unpopular move of 2013 by making a 4million switch from Sunderland to Cardiff.

Cain Velasquez on his rematch with 'Bigfoot', drug testing and his advice to Tyson Fury

Heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez takes on Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva in Las Vegas on Saturday night in their eagerly-awaited rematch.

Jeff Powell on Friday: Paul Scholes and co bowed out in unassuming fashion

The boots have just been hung up by a world-class footballer, one of the most courageous and committed England internationals, one of our most prolific goalscorers.

Dr Dre gives Celtic stars Beats headphones for 125th birthday

Celtic stars have received a special present from rapper Dr Dre ahead of Sunday's Scottish Cup final. To mark the club's 125th anniversary, Dre's company Beats have made special headphones for the first team.