That's history, now for the future
Sid LoweThe Spanish players had not left the Olympic Stadium in Kiev before minds were being focused on winning the 2014 World Cup.
Barcelona's bid for redemption against Chelsea
Sid LoweThe Champions League semifinal against Chelsea has become about more than just winning. It is a chance for Barça to beat the Blues convincingly.
Messi the magnificent
Sid LoweThe football world is running out of superlatives to describe the mesmerising skills of Barcelona's Lionel Messi, writes Sid Lowe.
Liverpool was chaotic, says Torres
Sid LoweFernando Torres has revealed that he resolved to leave Liverpool long before his January transfer to Chelsea because the club was in "chaos".
The X factor
Sid LoweBarcelona -- and Spain -- playmaker Xavi tells Sid Lowe about his football education, Cesc Fabregas and why Paul Scholes is the best midfielder
A Galaxy far, far away
Sid LoweAs David Beckham leaves Real Madrid amidst the club's presidential Star Wars, Ramón Calderón's presidency hangs in the balance. He won an election last year on the narrowest of margins after postal votes were suspended by a court ruling because of serious irregularities. However, the embargo on those thousands of votes will soon be lifted by a Madrid judge.
From torment to teamplay for Torres
Sid LoweChelsea striker, Fernando Torres says he is more mature and focused and owes a debt of gratitude to Liverpool, writes Sid Lowe.
Dani Alves: Right back on fast forward
Sid LoweThe best defence is attack, according to the all-rounder Dani Alves, who has helped to reverse Barcelona's fortunes and propel them to success.
Back where it all began
Sid LowePep Guardiola was not lying all those years ago when he told Cesc Fabregas that he would one day wear Barcelona's No.4 shirt.
Mourinho is just looking for love
Sid LoweAt times the campaign against Madrid's coach has been vicious and some of the criticism absurd. But much of the opprobrium has been earned.
