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Van Buyten: The fire still burns
Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten is back from injury just in time for the UEFA Champions League final, and FIFA.com chatted to the Belgian on the eve of the big day.

Paolo Maldini, an icon and a gentleman
FIFA.com takes a look back at Paolo Maldini, the AC Milan and Italy institution who embodied grace and style on and off the pitch.

Luiz: We're strong enough to cope
David Luiz tells FIFA.com that Chelsea have the squad to cope with suspensions and injuries they have for the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, with he and Gary Cahill likely to be fit to bolster their defence.

Tite outlines route to Brasileirao success
FIFA.com sat down for an exclusive conversation with Corinthians' coach Tite, a man with no mean amount of insight into the complexities of the club scene in Brazil.

Beckham confirms Olympic dream
David Beckham said on Friday that he wants to continue playing for at least another two years and that he is keen to be included in this summer's Great Britain Olympic squad.

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'Bring on Bayern', says Lampard
Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Rodgers rejects Liverpool talks
Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers is not interested in speaking to Liverpool about their vacant managerial position.

Solskjaer has 'chat' with Villa
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer holds informal talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about the club's vacant manager position.

Drogba quiet on final game rumour
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba plays down speculation that Saturday's Champions League final will be his final match for Chelsea.

Kean continues talks with Venky's
Steve Kean's future as Blackburn manager remains uncertain after two days of talks with the club's owners in India.

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Manzano: Falcao would be a safe bet for Barcelona or Real Madrid
The 56-year-old coach thinks that the former Porto striker would fit in at any club and admits that Atletico's financial woes may force them to sell the player

Di Matteo focused solely on Bayern clash, not Chelsea job prospects
The interim boss isn't dwelling on whether he will get the manager's position permanently, and is focused only on Saturday's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

Hulk: All I know is that I will stay in Europe
The highly-rated Brazil international was cryptic about his future, saying only that he does not plan to leave European football anytime soon.

Avram Grant quits Partizan Belgrade after just five months
The former Chelsea boss, 57, has left the Serbian champions after a short spell citing "personal reasons" for his exit from the club.

Capello has not had any contact with Chelsea, says son
The experienced trainer's son insisted that the Blues have not approached his father after reports had indicated he was in the frame for the job at Stamford Bridge