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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 finalists VfL Wolfsburg.

Artur told UEFA.com of his heartache at SL Benfica’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea FC in the UEFA Europa League final, while Ola John added that his side could have lifted the trophy themselves if they’d had a ‘little bit of luck.’

With anticipation rising ahead of the 2013 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.

UEFA.com spoke to the four Head Coaches in Group B after Russia opened the Under-17 European Championship with a 3-0 win over Ukraine, whilst Croatia and Italy battled to a 0-0 draw.

Ladislav Pecko and Roland Larsson told UEFA.com of their pride at narrow opening day wins at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, with the defeated coaches keen to stress that all is still to play for in Group A.

Dani Alves was magnanimous in defeat after FC Barcelona’s 7-0 aggregate loss to FC Bayern Munchen, telling UEFA.com that his side were beaten by a ‘superior’ team.

Daniel Van Buyten told UEFA.com that reaching the UEFA Champions League final is a ‘dream come true’, while Javi Martínez added that FC Bayern München now want to win the competition after their 7-0 aggregate victory over FC Barcelona.

Yet to polish off their main course of the Swiss Super League, FC Basel 1893 must keep treating the UEFA Europa League as a tasty sideline according to goalkeeper Yann Sommer.

Amsterdam mayor Eberhard van der Laan spoke of the city's pride as he was handed the UEFA Europa League trophy to keep and display to the public until the Amsterdam ArenA final.

Selina Wagner helped VfL Wolfsburg to semi-final victory on her first start for two years and told UEFA.com: "I never felt we could still give it away," as Arsenal LFC reflected on defeat.

Lotta Schelin promised that holders Olympique Lyonnais will "do everything we can to bring the title home to Lyon again" after booking a ticket to the final at FCF Juvisy Essonne's expense.

A year ago FC Barcelona vice-captain Fernandão carried the UEFA Futsal Cup on to the Camp Nou pitch in triumph; now he is aiming to lead the Catalan outfit to another triumph in Tbilisi.

Paulo Ferriera told UEFA.com of his relief after Chelsea FC progressed to the semi-finals at the expense of FC Rubin Kazan, who can be proud of their 5-4 aggregate defeat according to Alan Kasaev.

Press conference: Carlo Ancelotti (PSG)

Turkey's Fikret Kadıoğlu was named the gold award winner in the category of Best Leader in the 2013 UEFA Grassroots Day Awards for his efforts in helping local children have the opportunity to play football.