Before their friendly at the ANZ Stadium, players from Liverpool and Sydney FC paid their respects to the victims of the Manchester attack.

In front of a crowd of more than 72,000, Liverpool won 3-0 with goals from Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno and Roberto Firmino.

In that game, Liverpool legends Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger, Steve McManaman and Steven Gerrard all made an appearance.

Watch the video of the minute's silence here...

Some more pictures of Manchester United fans out in Stockholm, courtesy of BBC Radio 5 live's Juliette Ferrington.

Image source, Juliette Ferrington

Image source, Juliette Ferrington

Image source, Juliette Ferrington

Here's another stat for tonight's Europa League final - one which will give United fans some confidence.

Jose Mourinho has won all six meetings with Ajax as a manager, although they have all come in the Champions League with Real Madrid.

We are live from Stockholm on BBC Radio 5 live from 18:30 BST.

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Middlesbrough have announces that goalkeeper Victor Valdes will be leaving the club in the summer by "mutual consent".

Boro were relegated from the Premier League this season.

Spain international Valdes, 35, made 28 appearances for the club, but missed the final seven games of the Premier League season because of a rib injury.

Brad Guzan, who played in those seven matches, has joined Major League Soccer side Atlanta United.

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Ajax fan and football writer Menno Pot has told BBC North West how the Dutch club restructured themselves with former star players to reach the Europa League final against Manchester United.

Edwin van der Sar, Marc Overmars and Dennis Bergkamp are now part of the board and backroom staff.

A quick update from Headingley where England are playing South Africa in the first of a three-match ODI series.

England have lost an early wicket as opener Jason Roy was dismissed for just one run.

Joe Root and Alex Hales are in now as the hosts look to rebuild, with the score currently at 31 -1.

Follow our live text, including video clips and Test Match Special radio coverage.

We had Chelsea cancelling their Premier League title parade earlier today and now Arsenal have said they will not have a victory parade if they beat the Blues in Saturday's FA Cup final.

A Gunners statement said: "We have reluctantly made the decision to cancel the screening of the Emirates FA Cup final on Saturday, May 27 at Emirates Stadium. This follows Tuesday night’s announcement by the Prime Minister that the nation’s security threat has been placed at critical.

"Should the team win Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley, we can also confirm that a victory parade will not take place. We did not want to place any additional pressure on police and security services at this time and have been working closely with them ahead of making this decision."

Today sees the first One-Day International between England and South Africa at Headingley.

South Africa have won the toss and will bowl first.

You can follow live coverage with our text page here.

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Newcastle United have already been busy in the transfer window.

The newly promoted Premier League club have announced the permanent signing of Christian Atsu from Chelsea.

The 25-year-old Ghana international spent last season on loan with the Magpies, making 32 league appearances and scoring five goals.

Newcastle have now exercised an option to sign the winger for an undisclosed fee on a four-year deal.

You can listen to tonight's final live on BBC Radio 5 live.

Some more build-up now to tonight's Europa League final.

Relegated Hull City, who will be in the Championship next season, tweeted earlier today that defender Alex Bruce was one of the players leaving their club at the end of June.

This was Bruce's reaction to the tweet...

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Premier League champions Chelsea have cancelled their trophy parade on Sunday.

A statement from the club said: "Everyone associated with Chelsea Football Club offers our heartfelt condolences to those affected by Monday’s terror attack in Manchester. Our thoughts go out to all the victims, and their families and friends.

"In light of these tragic events, we feel it is inappropriate to go ahead with the victory parade in London on Sunday.

"Given the heightened security threat announced by the Government, and recognising that this is a developing situation, we have given this careful consideration. We strongly believe, in the interests of everyone, this is the correct course of action. We are sure our fans will understand this decision.

"Having consulted with the Metropolitan Police, Hammersmith and Fulham Council and other authorities, we know the emergency services would have been as professional as ever, but we would not want in any way to divert important resources by holding an additional, non-ticketed event on the streets of London.

"Furthermore, as a mark of respect, our players will wear black armbands at the FA Cup Final against Arsenal on Saturday. Chelsea Football Club will also make a donation to a fund supporting the victims of this horrific attack."

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And it is all over in Sydney. In front of a crowd of more than 72,000 at the ANZ Stadium, Liverpool have beaten Sydney FC 3-0 thanks to goals from Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno and Roberto Firmino.

A minute's silence was held before the match to pay respects to the victims of the Manchester attack.

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Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher started the game.

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There is of course a more important game going on later today, and it is in Stockholm as Ajax take on Manchester United in the Europa Legaue final.

BBC Radio 5 live's Juliette Ferrington is in the city and these are some more of the fans she has seen so far.

Remember, BBC Radio 5 live coverage starts at 18:30 BST before full live commentary from 19:45 BST.

Image source, Juliette Ferrington

Image source, Juliette Ferrington

Image source, Juliette Ferrington

With 10 minutes to go in Sydney, Liverpool are 3-0 up in their friendly against Sydney FC.

The Reds scored first half goals through Daniel Sturridge, Alberto Moreno and Roberto Firmino.

Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher were both named in the Reds' starting line-up in a match watched by 72,892.

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Just momentarily turning our attention away from tonight's Europa League final to Saturday's FA Cup final, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is still not giving away anything about his own future.

He said: "I want to win the cup for my club and that's all I care about.

"Would it be a nice farewell? No, what I want is to win the next game. It's not about me, it's about us winning the trophy and giving everything to achieve it.

"It will not be my last match anyway because I will stay in football."

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Just two of the last 16 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals have been decided by a penalty shootout; 10 have been won in 90 minutes with a further four being decided in extra time.

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Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure and his agent will donate £100,000 to help the victims of the Manchester Arena attack.

Toure's representative Dimitri Seluk told Sky Sports: "We have agreed to donate £50,000 each to help the victims of this terrible crime.

"It doesn't matter whether the victims are from Manchester or not."

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Ajax are a club with a rich history.

We've tried to summarise that history into a one minute 40 second video.