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No, they're not modelling for a catalogue. Barcelona players are travelling like it is 1989 with double denim the order of the day as they set foot in Germany ahead of Saturday's Champions League final.

There were several Argentina flags in the crowd upon their arrival, with Lionel Messi set to become the first player to score in three Champions League finals.

"It's a Champions League final - it's a long way to get to here and we know that it won't be easy to lift the title again," says Messi, who has won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006, 2009 and 2011.

Radio 1's DJ Monki helps England defender Alex Scott pick out some tunes for the dressing room before the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada.

The tournament begins on Saturday 6 June as the hosts take on China in Edmonton, with England's campaign kicking off on 9 June against France.

Scott met up with Monki as part of BBC Music Day on Friday 5 June, which will be a nationwide celebration of everything we love about music.

Everton are edging closer to completing the signing of out-of-contract Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. Press Association Sport reports talks between the player and club are at an advanced stage but the deal has not yet been completed.

Cleverley, 25, spent last season on loan at FA Cup finalists Aston Villa after a deadline-day move to Everton last summer collapsed.

Canadian Grand Prix practice is under way right now and you can watch it on BBC Two and online, as well as follow live text commentary.

Lewis Hamilton has penned his latest BBC Sport column, the first after a wrong team call cost him victory at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Hamilton pitted late on during a safety-car period, a move that elevated Nico Rosberg into the race lead and allowed him to take victory.

"In lots of ways it was positive," says Hamilton.

Why? Read more in his BBC Sport column.

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Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka takes the third set to lead 2-1 against France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open semi-final.

Click here to follow live text commentary of this match and the one that follows between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.

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Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson has joked he nearly did not sign new midfielder Harry Pell after he spilled coffee over his carpet. Pell, 23, became the non-League club's fifth signing of the summer on Thursday.

The player himself revealed: "His wife put on a lovely spread and I managed to spill coffee all over their cream rug." And Johnson told BBC Radio Gloucester: "I nearly didn't sign him because of that, coffee all over my brand new carpet. However he apologised nicely and I let him off."

Championship, League One and League Two clubs that fall into administration from next season will suffer an immediate 12 point penalty instead of the current 10, Football League clubs have agreed, external at their annual meeting.

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Russia World Cup 2018 chief Alexei Sorokin has been speaking to BBC HARDtalk..., external

On rumours about how Russia won the vote: "We're close to being exhausted about having to repeatedly stress that our bid was clean."

On England hosting the finals if there was a revote: "England were our rivals but we won and so I think some people should learn how to lose with dignity."

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Things have been pretty tough off at the pitch at Newcastle United lately. And they look a bit of a mess on it right now. Close season work on the playing surface at St James Park is in full flow., external Will the new manager, yet to be appointed, be able to sow the seeds of success?

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Ahead of Novak Djokovic's last-four meeting with Andy Murray, it's worth a little look at this fascinating piece, external that suggests that a childhood of skiing is the reason for the Serb's prowess on the court.

Don't forget you can follow our live text commentary of the first semi-final between Stanislas Wawrinka and Jo -Wilfried Tsonga here. It's one set all at the moment.

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BBC Sport at Roland Garros

Serena Williams will not practise at Roland Garros today, and will do no pre-final media. Her final against Lucie Safarova is scheduled for 14:00 BST on Saturday.

Williams fought back to beat Timea Bacsinszky in the semi-finals but has felt unwell throughout the tournament.

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Lancashire coach Ashley Giles: Sad news to see an extremely gifted Craig Kieswetter forced into retirement at such a young age. Go well mate.

South Africa and Lancashire batsman Alviro Petersen: Many congratulations on a fabulous career... Sad it had to end this way. Some bowlers are very very happy now.

Former Pakistan and Somerset all-rounder Yasir Arafat: Gutted to hear that Craig Kieswetter has had to retire. Undoubtedly one of the most destructive keeper/batsmen on his day. Big loss for England.

Somerset and England wicketkeeper Craig Keiswetter, 27, has been forced to retire because of an eye injury.

Today's Question of Sport teaser is...

Name the six South Americans who have scored in a Champions League final since 2005?

And, no, penalty shootouts don't count...

This is almost more beautiful than the goal itself...

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New York-based artist Case Jernigan has created an animation, external of Lionel Messi's stunning Copa del Rey final effort for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao.

Will the 'Little Magician' light up Berlin's Olympic Stadium in Saturday's Champions League final against Juventus?

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson hopes his Reds team-mate Raheem Sterling commits his future to the Anfield club soon.

Sterling has been linked with moves to Manchester United and Manchester City, but Henderson says: "He's getting a lot of criticism because of the contract situation, but he's first-class as a person, all the lads love him whether it's with England or Liverpool."

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Arabian Queen was a comfortable four-length winner of the opening race at the 2015 Derby meeting.

The 9-1 chance, ridden by Silvestre de Sousa for trainer David Elsworth, powered clear of her rivals in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes.

You can follow all the results from the Epsom meeting on the BBC Sport website, while BBC Radio 5 live has commentary on the Oaks at 16:30 BST.

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Earlier we told you about about the Juventus fan walking 683 miles so he can watch the Champions League final...for free.

At the end of Nicolo De Marchi's walk from Turin to Berlin - where his beloved team meet Barcelona on Saturday - awaits a ticket to the prestigious final, provided by the Italian club if he completes the journey.

His efforts stem from a pledge he made when tweeting the club on their 'if we get to the final' hashtag prior to the Old Lady's semi-final win over Real Madrid.

Well, he has completed his walk and Juventus have kept their word and handed him his ticket. No wonder he's smiling.

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Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have re-signed Stuart Howarth from Hull FC on an 18-month deal.

The 25-year-old hooker made his Super League debut for the Wildcats in 2012 before leaving to join Salford.

"He can cover a variety positions and will be a valuable member for the remainder of this season and next season," said Wakefield chairman Michael Carter.

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It is the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend and you can watch it live on the BBC, starting with today's practice. Coverage gets under way at 14:45 BST on BBC Two, and you can also watch online.

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