Interim boss Rafael Benitez feels he won over a large proportion of Chelsea fans as he prepares to leave the club.

Fernando Torres' first Premier League goal in five months earns a 2-1 win over Everton that secures third place for Chelsea.

'Rafael Benitez can leave Chelsea knowing he has done very well,' says the club's record appearance maker Ron Harris.

The Premier League says play-off to be held at Villa Park on 26 May should Chelsea and Arsenal finish tied third.

Chelsea are the favourites to win the Premier League next year, says former boss, Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas.

Frank Lampard is certain Jose Mourinho can repeat the success of his first spell at the club if he returns to Chelsea.

Frank Lampard signs a one-year contract to stay at Chelsea, the day after the club win the Europa League final.

Chelsea's interim manager Rafael Benitez deserves credit for his work at the club, says Blues defender Gary Cahill.

Branislav Ivanovic scores a late winner to secure the Europa League trophy for Chelsea at the expense of Benfica.

Paolo Di Canio admits some players may have played their last game for Sunderland following discipline problems.

Borussia Dortmund believe it is 'realistic' that star centre-back Mats Hummels will be fit for Saturday's Champions League final.

Incoming Manchester United manager David Moyes is holding talks with a number of the club's coaching staff on Monday.

In the wake of their Europa League final defeat, Benfica's suffering continues as bitter rivals Porto lift the Portuguese title

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas says it is vital the club keep star player Gareth Bale if they are to improve next season.

Arsene Wenger says reaching next season's Champions League was vital for Arsenal's ability to attract top players.

Real Madrid target Carlo Ancelotti asks to leave Paris St-Germain but is told by the club's president "it is not possible".

Liverpool footballer Raheem Sterling has a charge of common assault dropped after a witness fails to turn up to court.

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has an operation on a fractured wrist after getting injured while on loan at Juventus.

Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for the murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

The Godolphin doping scandal widens as seven new horses, including St Leger winner Encke, fail new drugs tests.

New Zealand's Daniel Vettori could play in the second Test against England after Bruce Martin is ruled out with injury.

Formula 1's governing body has rejected a proposal from Pirelli to revert to last year's tyres to solve ongoing issues.

Captain Alastair Cook salutes bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson after England's 170-run win over New Zealand.

The father of former England footballers Gary and Phil Neville is charged with sexual assault.

Lichfield number eight Sarah Hunter will lead England women on their three-test tour to New Zealand in July.

Liverpool footballer Raheem Sterling has a charge of common assault dropped after a witness fails to turn up to court.

Rafael Nadal drops only four games as he beats Roger Federer to win his seventh Italian Open title.