Surprise-package Academica earned a shock 1-0 win over Sporting in the Portuguese Cup final, snatching the trophy thanks to an early goal by winger Marinho. Coimbra-based Academica, nicknamed “the students”, had won the Cup only once, in its very first edition in 1939.

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World Football – Academica stun Sporting in Portuguese Cup

Former Hearts ball boy Ian Black said it was a dream come true to help the club to their Scottish Cup success.

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Black relishes boyhood dream

Chelsea’s Brazilian duo David Luiz and Ramires revelled in the glory of the club’s Champions League final success on Saturday.

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Joy for Brazilian pair

Roy Hodgson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will sit out England’s friendly against Norway after revealing the striker has been carrying in injury.

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Rooney to miss Norway game

Ron Gourlay has reiterated that Chelsea ‘had to make a change’ in manager after Roberto Di Matteo oversaw UEFA Champions League glory.

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Gourlay – We had to change

Didier Drogba believes Chelsea’s stunning UEFA Champions League final success is a testament to the spirit that is embedded in the club.

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Drogba – That’s Chelsea spirit

Hearts winger Rudi Skacel has revealed the Scottish Cup victory over Hibernian at Hampden Park was probably his last game for the club.

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Skacel set for Hearts exit

West Ham co-owner David Gold believes their Championship play-off final success against Blackpool has brought ‘pride’ back to the club.

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Gold – Pride back at Hammers

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet insists Gordon Greer is not for sale after Barnsley made a bid for the club’s captain.

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Poyet – Greer not for sale

Norwich chief executive David McNally insists the club are stable following Grant Holt’s request to leave Carrow Road.

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Canaries chief calms storm