Chelsea could lose key man to Bayern Munich, but where would he fit in?

Brazilian international David Luiz is being hunted by Bayern Munich, but if he does move, how will he fit in at the German side?

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How will Rafa Benitez fare at Napoli? A closer look (Video)

He has endured one of the most difficult seasons since becoming a manager, despite leading Chelsea to European glory as they defeated Benfica in the Europa League final. The reason for this was the fans dislike of the ex-Liverpool manager and comments made about the club during those fiery Champions League clashes with Jose Mourinho many years ago. Although we often say that time is a healer, a section of Chelsea's supporters have certainly not forgotten the incidents from the past and spent all season making sure that the Spaniard was well aware that he was not wanted at Stamford Bridge.

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Benfica's season crumbles (Video)

Portuguese side Benfica were enjoying a sensational season until a few weeks ago. Top of the league with an impressive record of 28 matches without defeat, they were also in the Europa League final to be contested against Chelsea. There was also the matter of the Portuguese Cup final in the balance and a potential treble had fans dreaming. However, the season was to end in disaster after it all went horribly wrong!

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Karel Poborsky - the Czech winger (Video)

The long haired Czech winger was signed by Manchester United in the summer of 1996, just after the European Championship came to a conclusion. He was a skilful and technically decent player who is usually remembered for scoring a famous lob goal against Portugal in the quarter-finals of Euro 96. Sir Alex Ferguson saw attributes that he liked and had it not been for David Beckham's arrival and subsequent performances on the right side of midfield then he might have spent longer at Old Trafford.

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Chelsea Football Club - success amid chaos

Branislav Ivanovic's last minute winner against Benfica in the Europa League final provided the west London club with a European trophy for a second successive year.

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Manchester United set to battle it out with Germans to land Argentine talent

 

Just when David Moyes thought everything was going so smoothly, he’s got his dream job, millions to spend on new players, a fat new pay rise, the poor bloke must have had quite a shock when he woke up this morning.

The Express reports that United will now have to “vie with

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Portugal provides much needed title drama

 It is fair to say this has not been a vintage year for title races across Europe's top leagues; with the premier division's in England, Germany, Spain and Italy all being as good as over long before this season was even in its closing stages whilst in France PSG have been on the brink of the title for much of the last month or so.

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Chelsea's latest midfield maestro is found (video)

One argument has surely been put to bed this week, and that is the debate as to David Luiz’s best position. While initially bought as a centre-back, his touches further up the field (and mistakes closer to his own goal) have perhaps earnt him a new permanent position.

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What's Freddy Adu-ing now?

At just fourteen-years-of-age this young American was dubbed the 'New Pele', he was

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Both Portuguese giants could remain unbeaten (video)

After 19 games of a 30 game season, both Portuguese giants Porto and Benfica remain unbeaten in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

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Classics from the archive: Paulo Futre (Video)

Atletico Madrid are enjoying one of their best seasons in recent memory and their Number 10, a certain Radamel Falcao, is a big reason.

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Transfer Target - Ezequiel Garay

Rio Ferdinand is no spring chicken and his recent injury record isn’t the greatest.

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Bebe returns to homeland (Video)

The news that Tiago Manuel Dias Correia has been loaned to Rio Ave may not mean much to most people.  And, unfortunately for Manchester United, even referring to him by his better known nickname of Bebe would draw little more attention.

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Celtic go marching on in Europe

Bill Shankly once declared: “If you are first you are first.  If you are second you are nothing.”  Truer words may never have been spoken, yet European football’s current system does not reflect that statement.

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Celtic: where to now?

Critics will point to the 89% possession enjoyed by Barcelona and the 23 shots the Catalans had and state that it was merely a blip, a miracle that Celtic were able to beat the European giants on Wednesday night.

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