Football

"From the first half of our very first league game at Burnley, a number of key penalty box decisions have not gone our way," said Chelsea.

Monaco won 3-1 in London three weeks ago but were overwhelmed by a dominant Arsenal side in the return game, although Wenger was left to rue missed chances.

India, who had beaten Nepal 2-0 in Guwahati on March 12 in first leg, were clearly the inferior side at the Dashrath Rangasala Stadium.

"We did that in one part of the match and on Sunday we need to do that for the whole match," Ancelotti said.

Ramos has not played since damaging a hamstring in early February and his return is another boost for Real Madrid.

A judge in the northern province of Navarre indicted the five players including Espanyol captain Sergio Garcia for fixing.

The Indian football team's slide to historical low positions in the FIFA rankings continued as they slipped two places to be at 173rd, the worst ever.

Mourinho blamed a mystifying loss of focus and confidence among his players for their shock elimination from the Champions League quarter-finals by 10-man PSG.

Neymar reckons the club's forward line, which also includes Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez, is superior to Real Madrid's attacking trio, fanning debate over whose is best.

According to FC Barcelona director of sport Braida, the club can never rule out a surprise regarding his (Messi's) future.

A couple of throwaway comments from an old chum was all it took to spark speculation about Giggs' future at United this week.

Danny Welbeck is playing an important role in Arsenal's season despite being moved into an unpreferred wide role, manager Arsene Wenger said.

Newcastle United striker Cisse has apologised for his part in a spitting row involving Manchester United defender Evans during a Premier League match on Wednesday.

Brazil coach Dunga has recalled Real Madrid full back Marcelo for friendlies against France and Chile.

Manolo Gabbiadini netted a precious second-half equaliser to earn a 1-1 away draw at Lazio in the first leg of their Italian Cup semi-final.

Silva pounced from close range to put City ahead after an unconvincing start at the Etihad Stadium and Milner came off the bench to settle nerves in the 88th minute.