Football: Barcelona beats Man United 2-0 in final

Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o, right, celebrates with his teammate Lionel Messi after scoring, during...
Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o, right, celebrates with his teammate Lionel Messi after scoring, during the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester United and Barcelona in Rome. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 to win the Champions League title this morning with goals by Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi.

Eto'o put the Spanish champions ahead in the 10th-minute at the Stadio Olimpico and Messi's 70th-minute header sealed the victory as Barcelona won Europe's most prestigious club championship for the third time.

The victory over the defending champions completed a sweep of titles for Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola in his first season after wins in the Spanish league and cup.

United had been chasing its fourth European Cup title, and fourth trophy this season after winning the Premier League, FIFA World Cup and League Cup.

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