Euro 2016 wrap: Overnight Actions - France beats Albania, Switzerland draw Romania, Slovakia down Russia

LATE goals from Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet booked hosts France’s place in the last 16 of Euro 2016 after overcoming stiff resistance from European Championship debutants Albania.

Atletico Madrid forward Griezmann came off the bench in Marseille to head the opener in the 90th minute before West Ham United’s Payet strengthened his reputation by smashing home a second deep into stoppage time.

“We needed a win to qualify, and it’s done,” Griezmann told French television. “The coach had told me that I would be a substitute. I knew it and I wanted to do what I had to do once I got on.” Payet also struck a late winner as France opened the tournament with a nervy 2-1 win over Romania

Champions League final: Suspicious package halts Milan metro

Two Italian police officers patrol a subway station in Milan

A metro station in Milan has been evacuated over a suspicious package ahead of a UEFA Champions League match, local media reported. Police also closed two lines until the situation is clear.

Police raised the alarm at Cadorna metro station, which serves Line 1 and Line 2 of the Milan metro system.

A suspicious woman was seen leaving a few packages on the stairs of the station, La Gazetta Dello Sport reported.

C. Ronaldo’s Injury Is Not Serious – Zidane

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane played down injury fears over superstar Cristiano Ronaldo following Wednesday’s 3-0 La Liga win over Villarreal at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

After Barcelona and Atletico Madrid had also won earlier in the evening, goals from Karim Benzema, Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric saw Zidane’s side remain just one point behind the joint-leaders with four games of the season still to play.

What seemed a straightforward night for Madrid turned darker in injury time. Ronaldo had been set to continue his record of being the only outfield player in La Liga to play every single minute so far this season, but the Portuguese picked up an apparent thigh muscle problem and left the pitch in added time.

Madrid finished the match with 10 men because Zidane had already used his three substitutes.

Real Madrid: We will work until the last minute of the season - Zidane

Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has had a great impact since replacing Rafael Benitez in January, but with both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid ahead of them in the title race, the Frenchman has called for calm.

"We have not won anything, but we are in a good situation," he said.

"There is so much talk that we will win everything, but you can say whatever you want.

Zidane who is unsure whether Gareth Bale will be fit to face Manchester City in the Champions League next week after the Real Madrid boss confirmed the forward will miss Wednesday's clash against Villarreal with a muscle injury.

"We know we have not won anything and the players think the same as me; they are focused on what we have to do.
"We will work until the last minute of the season."

BREAKING: Real Madrid win the Champions League for a record 10th time after scoring three goals in extra time

Real Madrid 4 Atletico Madrid 1

Real Madrid defeat city rivals Atletico Madrid to claim a 10th European Cup and end their search for a 10th European Cup.

Three quickfire goals in extra time gave Real Madrid a 4-1 win over city rivals. Real Madrid win the Champions League for a record 10th time after scoring three goals in extra time.

At the 93rd minute, who would have thought 'Real' would win 4-1? Congratulations on the tenth!

Diego Godin opened scoring for Atletico after Iker Casillas error
Sergio Ramos forced extra time with dramatic 93rd-minute header Goals from Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo seal win.

Chelsea, PSG agreed on terms for transfer of David Luiz

Chelsea confirm David Luiz has passed a medical and agreed terms with PSG ahead of £50m switch 

Brazil international, David Luiz will become the world's most expensive defender as Chelsea Football Club and Paris Saint-Germain have agreed on terms for the transfer of the player to the French club.

The move is now subject to David Luiz agreeing personal terms with PSG and passing a medical examination as PSG medical staff flew to Brazil for medical at the World Cup hosts' training base on Fridayafter Chelsea gave green light.

Breaking News: Civil War In Lisbon As Real And Atletico Battle For Champions League Crown

Lisbon is going to be a battle ground for the Madrid and Spanish Giants, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Atletico put a stoppage to the Chelsea's Champions League dream at the semi-final stage. While Real has forever silence the defending champions, Beryan Munich with a humiliating massive defeat to book a place at the final.

The Civil war in Lisbon now is be between the Madrids for the Champions League crown for the 2013/14 season.

Atletico is currently on the top of the Spanish league table.

Like Beryan Like Chelsea: Madrid Giants to clash in Lisbon

Chelsea FC bow down to the Atletico in London today leaving the Champions League finals to be Madrid affairs alone.
Real Madrid defeated the defending champions, Beryan Munich on 0:5 aggregates

Jose Mourinho said the Blues had a slight advantage in the first half in the way they controlled the game. 1-1 in the second half made it completely open.' #CFC

Champions League: Chelsea 1- 3 Atletico Madrid (LIVE)

GOAL! Diego Costa keeps his cool from the spot. @chelseafc 1-2 @Atleti (agg: 1-2) #UCL
— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 30, 2014

GOAL: Chelsea 1 Atletico 1. #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) April 30, 2014

Chelsea 1 Atletico 0 on 35 mins. Great work by Ivanovic, Willian and Azpilicueta and a crisp, low first-time finish from Fernando! #CFCLive
— Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) April 30, 2014

How Bale Destroyes Lionel Messi To Settle Copa del Rey final

It may have cost a reported $134 million to bring Gareth Bale to Spain, but on Wednesday he scored a priceless goal as Real Madrid beat archrivals Barcelona 2-1 to win the Copa del Rey. The Welshman, who was signed from Tottenham Hotspur in September 2013, produced a stunning solo strike to give Real their first trophy under Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Real's triumph condemned Barca to three successive defeats for the first time since January 2003 and crushed the Catalan team's final realistic chance of winning silverware this season.

Blues in Good Condition and Battle Ready - Mourinho

As the Blues' stunning midweek Champions League win over PSG now subsided, thoughts turn to the Barclays Premier League, and Sunday's visit to Swansea City, Chelsea manager,Jose Mourinho has said his squad have recovered well from Tuesday's big win ahead of what he expects to be a difficult battle at Swansea.

In an exclusive Chelsea TV talk, Jose Mourinho discusses Chelsea's next Premier League opponents, how the Blues have recovered following the dramatic and draining midweek Champions League success and the significant role his whole squad have played and can continue to play as the season approaches its end.

Mourinho stressed the difficulty of the Swansea fixture, saying his squads are yet to taste any victory at the Liberty Stadium in their last three attempts. 'They are a good team and they play good football.' Affirming that "Swansea have never been easy for us and Chelsea knows that better than other teams." Stressing that Swansea still need the three points but not in big danger like other teams but they still need a couple of points to stay in the Premier League and of course they will try to get points out of this game.