Football

Chelsea have failed in a bid to buy the free-hold land on which Stamford Bridge sits.

Also, Chelsea and Blackburn scored late winners to book their place in the last-eight.

Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic has retired after Serbia failure to qualify for the Euro 2012 finals.

Gattuso hasn't played since colliding with Alessandro Nesta during the Serie A opener.

Mancini's men inflicted a first Old Trafford defeat on their hosts for 18 months.

Barcelona scored once in each half to beat Czech side Viktoria Plzen 2-0.

Toni Kroos scored with Bayern's first opportunity whereas Napoli equalized in the 39th minute.

The Spanish Champions will host Czech champion Viktoria Plzen on Wednesday.

Vidic has not played since suffering a calf injury in their opening game of the season against West Brom.

The Liverpool striker says he is "upset" at allegations that he racially abused Patrice Evra.

Ferguson celebrates 25 years in charge of the club this year.

Bayern Munich have given assurances that they would be sending their full-strength side for a friendly against India.

Tom Hicks and George Gillett felt the Spaniard's sale was the wrong signal to send to potential buyers.

The striker feels Liverpool's best chance of winning a trophy this season lies in the cup competitions.

Chelsea are taking the first steps toward building a new stadium.

Dzeko reacted angrily after being substituted in City's 2-0 defeat at Bayern Munich.