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Hockey India announced a list of 25 probables for the upcoming India-Japan series, to be played in Bhubaneswar from May 3 to 9.

During Madrid's 3-1 win over Malaga on Saturday, Bale made signs with his hands that looked like a tearing motion.

United defeated cross-city rivals Manchester City 4-2 on Sunday to consolidate their third position in the league table.

"As I was coaching the Indian team for the first time in a tournament, they have surprised me with their high-level performance against Australia," said van Ass.

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.

Nikkin Thimmaiah and VR Raghunath scored goals as India came back from behind to earn a point against Korea in their Sultan Azlan Shah opener.

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

Van Ass expects his wards to give a "good start" to his stint in the 24th Azlan Shah Cup.

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.