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Scholes says Van Gaal has a "massive task" on his hands and questions whether the club's hierarchy are up to the job of restoring the club's fortunes.

Alejandro Sabella dropped Lisandro Lopez, Fabian Rinaudo, Franco Di Santo and Gabriel Mercado from his line-up for Brazil.

Mile Jedinak was named Socceroos captain for the World Cup on Wednesday, confirming his succession to long-term skipper and leader of Australia's 'golden generation' Lucas Neill.

Brazil kick off the World Cup against Croatia on June 12 in Sao Paulo and then face Mexico and Cameroon in their other Group A games.

Arsenal paraded the FA Cup on an open-top bus following their comeback victory against Hull City at Wembley on Saturday.

Awarding the 2022 soccer World Cup to Qatar was a 'mistake' and the tournament will probably have to be held in the winter because of the heat, the FIFA president said.

"I had some specific criteria - form, fitness and an eye for the future - and I think this squad reflects that," Postecoglou said.

Falcao has not played since rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in January.

Looking for their first European club title in 52 years, Benfica will play Sevilla on Wednesday in the Europa League final.

Real need to forget their La Liga flop and focus on ironing out weaknesses before the Champions League final against city rivals Atletico on May 24.

"Now is the time for me to look for new ownership and thus new leadership," said Lerner, who bought the club in 2006.

Samir Nasri and Vincent Kompany gave Manchester City the win they needed over West Ham United at the Etihad to beat Liverpool to the title.

"This time I am really rooting for Germany because they have got one of the most dangerous sides in the world. Hopefully this will be Germany's year," Kohli said.

"My mandate is certainly coming to its end but my mission is not yet complete," Blatter said.

Paris Saint-Germain has extended coach Laurent Blanc's contract to June 2016, a day after he guided the club to a fourth French league title.

The team will be training at the the Arena do Jacare in the city of Sete Lagoas, located 70 km from Belo Horizonte, the state capital.