| | This week I salute Chelsea who won their maiden Champions League title with a penalty shoot-out win over Bayern Munich on Saturday. The Blues were under the cosh for long spells at the Allianz Arena but some resolute displays from the likes of Petr Cech, Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard helped them survive the 120 minutes before winning a shoot-out 4-3. I also look at the future of Arsenal striker Robin van Persie who has so far refused to sign a new deal with the north London club. | | Guts Leads to Glory for Blues It was not pretty, but as Frank Lampard observed after Chelsea had won their first Champions League title against Bayern Munich: "We deserved that, we've grafted for that for a long time... Read more | Profligate Bayern Pay The Penalty Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes admitted his side only had themselves to blame after losing the Champions league final to Chelsea on penalties... Read more | RVP R.I.P at Arsenal? It was revealed on Friday that Arsenal have an agreement with the Dutch Football Association that striker Robin van Persie shall be banned from talking to the media while on international duty... Read more | Equipment A guide to finding the right gear for all levels of soccer, from cleats, balls, and uniforms to shin guards, gloves, and practice equipment. | | | | World Soccer Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | More from About.com | | | | | | Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More>
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