Football

Atletico Madrid team owner and CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin will unveil the Kolkata franchise's name and jersey for the upcoming Indian Super League here on May 7.

Fulham and Cardiff were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday after Sunderland's surprise 1-0 win at Manchester United.

Barcelona conceded a second goal to Getafe forward Angel Lafita in injury time to stumble to a 2-2 draw at home on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Sherwood believes results in the last two matches of the season should have no bearing on whether he is retained in the job or sacked.

Rooney is doubtful for United's Premier League game against Sunderland on Saturday but van Persie could return, interim manager Ryan Giggs said on Friday.

Rooney is doubtful for United's home game in the English Premier League against Sunderland on Saturday because of a groin injury and illness.

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola still believes in possession-based football and cannot alter his feelings about the way the game should be played.

Ramos and Ronaldo scored two goals apiece as Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League final by stunning title holder Bayern Munich 4-0 (5-0 aggregate).

Alves has hit out at Spain for being "very backward" in its approach towards racism.

"It's very difficult to become world champions. We mustn't believe we're the best. In fact, we know we're not the best, but we are a (world) power," coach Alejandro Sabella.

Ferdinand hopes to remain at Manchester United to help resurrect the fallen Premier League giants after an "embarrassing" season under former manager David Moyes.

Mohun Bagan rode on a Christopher Chizoba 75th minute strike to beat Shillong Lajong FC 2-1.

Toni scored twice as Hellas Verona crushed relegation-threatened Catania 4-0 in Serie A on Sunday to boost their European chances.

Closing in on their third successive Serie A title, Juventus will be watching very closely when second-place Roma host an AC Milan.

A stunning late goal from Benfica's Lima left Juventus's hopes of reaching a home Europa League final hanging in the balance after a 2-1 first-leg defeat.

By overlooking Mourinho and choosing Moyes to be the successor to Ferguson, the club gambled on a manager without a winning mentality or experience of European soccer.