Football

Rodgers is confident local rivals Everton will not go easy against Premier League contenders City, in a pivotal fixture that could affect the destination of the title.

Paul Pogba has accused former club Man United of showing "disrespect" by sidelining him and making him train alone during a contract dispute.

Dempo thrashed 10-man Pune FC 3-0 to finish fourth in the league table after Bengaluru FC, East Bengal and Salgaocar.

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola is counting on Ribery's anger to power them past Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

Suarez became the first South American to collect the Professional Footballers' Association accolade on Sunday.

Jonjo Shelvey scored an eye-catching volley in a 4-1 victory for 12th-placed Swansea over Aston Villa, which is just four points and two places from the drop zone.

Balotelli lost his temper in front of the cameras after his performance in Friday's 2-0 loss to AS Roma was criticised by Italian television pundits.

The 40-year-old midfielder was put in charge on Tuesday when David Moyes' reign ended after 10 months with the defending champions in seventh place.

Kaka's former club Sao Paulo has expressed interest in signing the playmaker in the next transfer window.

Chelsea's defensive game plan proved too much for Atletico as they played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal.

Highlights in the career of David Moyes, who was fired as manager of Manchester United on Tuesday.

Wilshere has not played since suffering a foot fracture playing for Roy Hodgson's England in their 1-0 friendly win over Denmark at Wembley in March.

The two-time FIFA world player of the year was mostly rested during Atletico Mineiro's campaign in the Minas Gerais state league.

Sturridge was forced from the field after 66 minutes of the 3-2 win over title rivals Manchester City on Sunday with what appeared to be a hamstring problem.

Podolski struck twice in a laboured 3-1 win over West Ham United as the FA Cup finalists maintained their push for a Champions League place.

Bayern Munich defender Rafinha has been banned for three Bundesliga matches after getting a late red card in the 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.