Ten Cate: Chelsea's winners have the edge

Manchester United • Chelsea or Manchester United? Both Sides of the Upcoming Battle.
Thanks to reader Preston (presumably a reader!) for sending me a link to two pieces from the New York Observer, in which a Chelsea and United fan attempt put forth their arguments for each club, ahead of the big meeting in Moscow. One more ...

Who Ate All The Pies • Versus: Man Utd vs Chelsea, Champions League Final kits
Man Yoo and Chelski unveil CL final kits Do fans actually like having to shell out for one-off, special edition commemorative shirts? If I was a Chelsea or Man Utd fan, I certainly wouldn't want to spend the best part...

Who Ate All The Pies • Top Six: Boring FA Cup finals
Pies recalls six Cup Finals that will live long in the memory for sweet FA.

The World's Beautiful Game • David Beckham named to squad v USA
David Beckham has been named to the ENGLAND roster for two upcoming international friendlies, including v USA on May 28. This match will take place on a Wednesday at Wembley. There is a good chance that Beckham’s Galaxy teammate Landon ...

TheOriginalWinger.com • Is This The Time To Be Saying That?
I remember coachs cutting and pasting whatever quotes they could find during the build up to a match and either photo copying them to put in our lockers or taping them up on the wall for motivation. Never really worked for me unless I was the ...

Ten Cate believes Chelsea's winners give them the edge (Reuters)
Assistant manager Henk ten Cate believes past experience could give Chelsea the edge over Manchester United in next week's Champions League final.

Ron: I need cups to be called best
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo believes he must win the Champions League before he can be regarded as the best player in the world.

Cole hoping for final redemption
Ashley Cole is determined to banish the memory of his 2006 Champions League heartbreak by helping Chelsea to victory over Manchester United.

Russian minister urges fans to show respect in Moscow (Reuters)
The Russian government urged English fans on Thursday to "show respect" to their hosts when they go to Moscow in their thousands next week for the Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Big security force for Champions League (AP)
Russian police will use an unusually large force to provide security at Wednesday night's Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea. Six thousand police and Interior Troops on foot, in vehicles and on horseback will be on duty in ...