Football

CSKA Moscow defender Kirill Nababkin was picked for the first time while midfielder Magomed Ozdoyev and striker Artem Dzyuba were dropped.

The 41-year-old recently announced his decision to quit Barcelona this summer to take a sabbatical from the game.

Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final which will also be Guardiola's last match in charge.

Spurs will not feature in next year's Champions League despite finishing fourth in EPL because Chelsea won the competition.

Urges Bayern Munich coach Heynckes, but Chelsea manager Di Matteo is more worried about injuries and suspensions.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech feels Bayern's home advantage makes them the favourites to win the Champions League.

Liverpool have been given permission by Wigan to speak to manager Roberto Martinez about succeeding the fired Kenny Dalglish.

Mark van Bommel has revealed that he will retire from international football if Netherland win Euro 2012.

Rio Ferdinand is out of the 23-man squad, with Terry facing trial for allegedly racially opposing his brother Anton Ferdinand in a Premier League game.

The FCB Soccer Camp is being organised by FCB Escola in association with Conscient Football.

Van Persie has just a year left on his current contract with Arsenal and has been linked with a number of Europe's top clubs.

Real Madrid are seven points clear of their top rivals Barcelona with three games to play.

The Premier League title will be firmly in Manchester City's hands if they beat leaders Manchester United at home on Monday, Ferguson said.

City can regain top spot on goal difference with two games remaining with a win at the Etihad Stadium.

Tottenham had looked on course to seal a return to the top four, but a recent dip has seen them drop into fifth place.

Spaniard has confirmed he is not interested in the job as he is to take a break from the game.