Much loved at Borussia Dortmund after scoring a memorable goal 20 seconds after coming off the bench in the 1997 UEFA Champions League final, Lars Ricken recalls that momentous night.

With FC Bayern München building towards another final, UEFA.com spoke to Franz Beckenbauer, captain when the Bavarians won the first of three straight European Cups.

"I cannot describe how I feel right now," said Sergei Makarov after the defender scored the winning penalty for Russia, while coach Dmitri Khomukha targeted the world title.

There were tears on the pitch following Italy's defeat on penalties by Russia in the final, yet the squad leaves Slovakia with "heads held high", according to captain Alberto Cerri.

Italy 0-0 Russia (Russia win 5-4 on pens)
Anton Mitryushkin saved three spot kicks as Russia won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship for the second time.

Former player Eyal Golan has brought together some of Israel's best musicians to produce the official song of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship: Always My Number 1.

The goalkeeper is "small but feisty", they have a "crazy" defender and a "sprinter" with "pure muscle" going forward. Conny Pohlers gives UEFA.com her guide to VfL Wolfsburg.

Branislav Ivanović agreed "it didn't get any better" than scoring a late winner in such a big game as his goal earned Chelsea FC the UEFA Europa League title in dramatic fashion.

Goalkeeper Artur was left wondering how SL Benfica lost the UEFA Europa League final, but he insists the Portuguese side's time will come. "Our luck will soon change," he said.

Rafael Benítez proclaimed Chelsea FC's UEFA Europa League triumph a "special night for all involved", made sweeter by the knowledge they had to overcome "a great team".

SL Benfica 1-2 Chelsea FC
Branislav Ivanović's towering header in the last minute of added time decided an Amsterdam final that hung gloriously in the balance throughout.

With anticipation rising ahead of the UEFA Europa League final, we take a look at preparations in the city centre, stadium and beyond as the Dutch capital gains a blue and red hue.