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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.

Manchester United realized just how reliant their unprecedented dominance were on the managerial mastery of Alex Ferguson.

Chelsea forward Samuel Eto'o is out of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid because of injury.

Captain Carles Puyol has joined a long list of Barcelona absentees after feeling pain in his knee during training.

Liverpool's Premier League title hopes have been boosted by a positive injury prognosis on striker Sturridge.

The beautiful game returns to its spiritual home with the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. In the second installment find 80-71 memorable moments from the past editions.