Author: David Gold

Israel U21 know that Italy U21 will prove a stern test, but the hosts hope that home backing can inspire them to a shock win. We preview the clash in Tel-Aviv.

Jose Mourinho has been handed the Chelsea reins once again and the Portuguese arrives at a club expecting him to deliver further success. But to prosper at Stamford Bridge, Mourinho will need to change.

Both England U21 and Italy U21 will not want to lose their opening match at the European Championship and a cagey affair could be in prospect. We preview the clash.

The 2013 European Under-21 Championship promises to be more than just a closely fought tournament. It is also a window on the future and features Europe’s eight strongest youth sides at present, simply packed with starlets.

Stoke City have appointed Mark Hughes as successor to Tony Pulis, handing him the reins at the Britannia Stadium. Another manager on the move, Roberto Martinez, could end up being the man the Potters wished they had.

Bayern Munich stand on the brink of history, as winning the German Cup final will mean the completion of an astonishing treble. Can Stuttgart stop them? We preview it.

Evian and Bordeaux are focused on ending the season on a high by winning the Coupe de France. The Stade de France is the venue for the battle. We preview the match.

Monaco are back in Ligue 1, but consolidation is not the limit of their ambitions. Bankrolled by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, the principality club mean business.

Lille and Saint-Etienne come into this Ligue 1 clash with a chance of grabbing Champions League football. Winning though is essential. We preview the match.

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund both brushed Spanish giants aside to reach the Champions League final. And the German revival is in many ways down to their interpretation of the Dutch idea of total football.