Football

The ever-grinning Ronaldinho has not played for Brazil since the World Cup qualifier against Peru in April last yea.

Chelsea secured the Premier League title in magnificent fashion by destroying 10-man Wigan Athletic 8-0.

Security will be tight during the World Cup, which is being held in Africa for the first time.

The squad will be trimmed to 23 players shortly before they travel to the World Cup.

Striker Fernando Torres may miss Spain's first World Cup game because of his right knee operation.

Barca said candidates interested for President post could register between May 25 and June 1.

Inter Milan beat defending champions Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate to reach its first Champions League final in 38 years.

A stoppage-time goal gave Manchester United a dramatic 1-0 win over Manchester City.

Chhetri, the first Indian in a Major League Soccer team, started and played the first half for Kansas City.

Steven Gerrard is to follow team-mate Jamie Carragher's lead by opening a new restaurant on Merseyside.

The 22-year-old World Player of the Year tops the La Liga scoring chart with 26 goals.

Rooney injured ligaments in his right ankle last Tuesday when United lost to Bayern 2-1 in the first leg.

The victory lifted Chelsea to 74 points, two ahead of United.

Beckham had topped the annual rich list for the last two years.

Chelsea blinked first in the race for the Premier League title on Sunday.

The midfielder suffered a crack in the foot in the closing stages of Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.