Some headlines from the manic end of season run-in:
- Football club mascot injures himself in BMX stunt: Oldham Athletic football club’s mascot had to be carried from the pitch after injuring himself during the prematch entertainment.
- Ryan Giggs is the Premier League player for all seasons: What’s the argument? What’s the problem? Ryan Giggs deserves the PFA’s top accolade.
- O’Neill talks up Old Firm switch: Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill says the English Premier League would be enhanced by the inclusion of Celtic and Rangers.
- David Moyes and Andy Burnham attack FA over Cup final ticket allocation: FA under fire from Everton manager David Moyes and MP Andy Burnham.
- Arsenal Ladies win fourth successive FA Cup
- Newcastle suspend Joey Barton after Alan Shearer bustup: Newcastle have banned Joey Barton from the club after a furious dressing room bustup with manager Alan Shearer.
- Alan Shearer presents Newcastle players with his 12 commandments: Newcastle players face fines for lateness as Alan Shearer gets tough.
- Champions League final venue double booked: Serie A’s penultimate weekend of fixtures may have to be moved to accommodate the Champions League final, Italian soccer officials said.
- Drogba rages as Chelsea crash out in blaze of fury: Chelsea’s hopes of a return to the European Cup final were left in ruins amid controversy and recrimination last night with Didier Drogba facing a lengthy European ban for his furious outburst after the final whistle.
- Gerard Pique admits referee got it wrong: Barcelona defender says ball struck his hand in the penalty area during Champions League semifinal at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea captain John Terry a ‘gentleman’ says Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola: Chelsea and England captain John Terry praised by Barcelona manager after visit to opponents’ dressing room.
- Manchester United sign Indian sponsorship deal: Manchester United have signed a five-year sponsorship deal with an Indian telecoms company in a further sign of the European champion’s global commercial expansion.
- Arsenal’s Andrei Arshavin too honest for his own good says Theo Walcott: Theo Walcott told Andrei Arshavin to keep quiet when Russian tried to prevent Arsenal being awarded penalty against Portsmouth.
- Newcastle secure vital derby win: Newcastle climb out of the Premier League relegation zone with a crucial 3-1 win against Middlesbrough.
