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The Barcelona midfielder will miss a big chunk of Spain's preparations for Euro 2012 after being ruled out for seven to 10 days with a hamstring strain.

France failed to reach the knock-out stages at the 2008 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup.

Drogba, who scored the decisive penalty to defeat Bayern Munich in the shoot-out of the Champions League final on Saturday, is out of contract next month.

Drogba scored the decisive penalty to defeat Bayern Munich in the shoot-out, after earning Chelsea an unlikely reprieve with an 88th-minute headed goal to level at 1-1.

Gary Cahill and David Luiz are both fit to play for Chelsea.

The Portugal and Manchester United winger says he wants to play a big role in the tournament.

The former Manchester United striker has opted not to renew his contract with Malaga.

In a season when City beat rivals United twice, team coach Roberto Mancini dedicated the title to the fans.

The centre back recalled the disappointment of hearing about the goal which gave Manchester City the title.

Manchester United look likely to lose their Premier League crown to rivals Manchester City.

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.