Football

Rodgers stressed that his team would give everything to qualify for the Champions League after a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United on Monday.

Villarreal have failed to win in seven games in all competitions and are sixth on 51 points. Getafe are 13th on 36 points.

A mis-hit clearance by QPR goalkeeper Robert Green was picked up by Eden Hazard and the Belgium winger fed Fabregas for a low finish inside the post.

Musacchio suffered a gruesome ankle injury near the end of a 1-1 draw at Getafe in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Whether Charlie Adam's 66 yard goal for Stoke City against Chelsea was the pick of the bunch or Jermain Defoe's perfectly-executed winning volley for Sunderland.

Van Persie has not played for United since he suffered an ankle injury in the 1-2 defeat to Swansea on February 21.

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling has denied he is a "money-grabbing 20-year-old", but is in no rush to sign a new contract, he told the BBC on Wednesday.

Striker Neymar scored his 43rd international goal and midfielder Willian set up two as Brazil beat France 3-1 in another step in rebuilding their credibility.

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has been banned for three matches after failing to overturn a charge for stamping on the leg of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during a Premier League game.

Villa's international career is not necessarily over and the striker could return to the squad and extend his Spain scoring record.

Slovakia international Skrtel appeared to tread on De Gea's calf in the final seconds as Liverpool chased an equaliser.

Platini will be elected to a third term as UEFA president on Tuesday unopposed as he is the only candidate for the top post in the European football governing body.

Jordan Henderson's fluke second-half goal kept Liverpool firmly in contention for a Premier League top-four finish with a 1-0 win at Swansea City.

Indian football team will look to get the better of Nepal one more time in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and 2019 Asian Cup second leg preliminary qualifying game.

Morata came on in the 60th minute, replacing compatriot Fernando Llorente in a match that appeared to be heading towards a goalless stalemate.

Parejo and Alcacer scored goals to help Valencia beat Deportivo 2-0 and move into provisional third place in the Spanish league.