Football

Following a threat by Spain's football federation to cancel key end-of-season matches, dozens of players pledged their backing for the stoppage.

Bale barely made an impact against Juve before being substituted near the end had a mere 14 touches in the first half, six fewer than Real goalkeeper Casillas.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said on Tuesday he will show FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi who the "boss" is when the two teams lock horns in the Champions League semi-final.

Sanchez scored twice as Arsenal virtually secured Champions League football for an 18th straight year by beating Hull 3-1 in the Premier League.

Van Gaal accepts that finding a cure for his side's misfiring forward line will be essential if they are to challenge for the Premier League title next season.

Benzema has not recovered sufficiently from a knee injury and has been left out of the squad for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg at Juventus.

Footballers rallied round to offer support to former England captain Rio Ferdinand following the death of his wife, Rebecca Ellison, from cancer.

Barca, who hit six goals past Getafe without reply on Tuesday, play at the apparently doomed Andalusians on Saturday.

Jose Mourinho's side holds a 13-point lead and can clinch a first league title in five years by beating Crystal Palace at home on Sunday.

In English football, the term is used to refer the Arsenal team of the 2003-04 season after they won the English Premier League campaign unbeaten that season.

With Sunday's draw, the visitors earned three points from their last three matches and 16 points from as many matches while Wahingdoh went a place up securing third place.

Adam said he has enough time to prepare a strong side for the prestigious FIFA event to be hosted by India.

Real Madrid said Benzema has "a sprain to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee."

Ronaldo made up for a missed a penalty by also scoring in injury time to reach the 50-goal mark for a fifth consecutive season as Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1.

United won last season's tournament, while Premier League leaders Chelsea return after playing in the first edition in 2013.

Since losing that final, Atletico have been undefeated in the six matches the crosstown rivals have played.