Borussia Dortmund’s vigour is no match for the will, skill and execution of the now 15 times European championsYou didn’t think it would happen this time, did you? That old white mischief, the magic of the Meringues, those ghostly hands losing their grip on the day? I find your lack of faith disturbing.For 72 minutes at Wembley Stadium this Champions...

Runners-up find out that playing well is often not enough against Madrid after spurning chances and gifting goals awayThe medal ceremony may be the most painful bit. Borussia Dortmund do not want to receive them, and judging by the impatience of his manner, Uefa’s Aleksander Ceferin has very little interest in handing them out. And so the medals are...

It is the competition that Real Madrid like to think they own and the reasons why were mapped out in graphic detail at Wembley. Yet again. Borussia Dortmund brought the punch of the underdog and they played with a stirring liberation in the first half, creating chances and, well, missing them. It was impossible to think they would not regret it.Madrid...

Former England captain will become ambassador for foundation that was embroiled in controversy when Charles was Prince of WalesKing Charles has turned to brand Beckham to help him rebuild the reputation of his main charitable foundation after a cash-for-honours scandal.Former England footballer David Beckham is to become an ambassador for the King’s...

Questions for officials after final delayed following kick-offPolice make 53 arrests over ‘attempts to breach security’Wembley officials were left embarrassed after three pitch invaders caused a delay to the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund despite the presence of more than 2,500 stewards as part of increased security...

With a vote on the technology looming, it’s debatable that the search for accuracy is worth the sacrifice of spontaneityOn Thursday, Premier League clubs will vote on Wolves’ proposal to scrap video assistant referees. The motion will almost certainly not achieve majority support, never mind secure the 14 votes out of 20 needed for it to pass. But what...