Football

Napoli moved seven points ahead of third-place AC Milan following a 3-2 win.

Arsenal dominated possession throughout the game after Sidwell's clumsy challenge on Arteta earned him a straight red card in the 12th minute.

Blatter, 77, has indicated in the past he would not stand for a fifth consecutive term.

Barcelona have already announced plans to play in China and Thailand during their pre-season Asian tour.

The Newcastle goalkeeper dislocated his right shoulder during the northeast derby against Sunderland.

A statement on the Newcastle website said the club was "embarrassed and appalled" by the violence that followed the 3-0 home defeat by Sunderland.

AC Milan and Napoli played out an entertaining 1-1 draw at San Siro in a battle for an automatic Champions League spot.

Shillong Lajong FC earned three points at home after beating Mumbai FC 2-0 in their 24th encounter in the I-League.

City dominated much of the first hour and went 2-0 up through goals by Samir Nasri and Sergio Aguero, before Demba Ba pulled Chelsea back into the game with an acrobatic finish in the 66th.

Relegation-threatened Palermo were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw at home with Bologna in Serie A.

Frank Lampard believes fatigue will be no excuse for Chelsea in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final with Manchester City.

England fullback Bertrand, who has been deputising in the absence of the injured Ashley Cole, missed the trip to Russia due to illness.

The Berlusconi family will never sell AC Milan, Barbara Berlusconi, club director and daughter of owner Silvio, was quoted as saying on Friday.

Chelsea aim to complete an unlikely double by lifting the second-tier trophy as the reigning Champions League winners.

Chelsea held on to win 5-4 on aggregate, becoming the first team to qualify despite losing 3-2 at Rubin Kazan.

Liverpool manager says failing to qualify for the Europa League could be a "blessing" if the club want to fight their way back into top-four contention.