Football

The Chelsea defender has been sidelined since his side's 5-1 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham last month.

Chelsea's recent revival has given the senior players a chance to end their era with a defining and memorable triumph.

Messi failed to find the net in either leg of the Champions League semi-final defeat to Chelsea.

Ramires and Torres scored for Chelsea at Camp Nou to beat Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate and reach the final.

Malaga stayed in the final Champions League qualifying spot in Spain.

Goals from Mauro Formica and Junior Hoilett led Blackburn to a vital 2-0 win over Norwich.

Newcastle moved into joint-fourth place thanks to an emphatic 3-0 win over Stoke City.

While Atletico Madrid eased past Valencia 4-2, Sporting Lisbon scripted a 2-1 comeback win against Athletic Bilbao.

Real Madrid are second with a value of $1.88bn and Barcelona are third on $1.31bn.

Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final in Munich on Tuesday.

Camolli left by consent after a series of expensive signings failed to shine for Liverpool.

AC Milan's title aspirations have been dealt a severe blow as Fiorentina snatched a 2-1 win.

Milan slumped to a 1-1 draw at Catania last weekend, allowing Juventus to draw within two points with eight rounds remaining in Serie A.

Barcelona players lost their footing and kicked up clumps of turf from the ground during their match at the San Siro.

The win took Sevilla to within four points of sixth and the final Europa League qualifying spot.

Meanwhile, Chelsea travel to Benfica, who are unbeaten in their last 10 home games in Europe.