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Spain and Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.

Messi would trade all his Barcelona success for a World Cup winners' medal with Argentina to sit alongside the game's greats, according to compatriot Ardiles.

Departing United captain Nemanja Vidic has denied the players failed to give their all for former manager David Moyes.

Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri is the star player in a youthful 23-man Switzerland squad selected for the World Cup.

With a Europa league berth already secured, Villarreal rolled to a 4-0 win over 10-man Rayo Vallecano in their last home game of the Spanish league.

Wilson, the latest young talent to come off the United production line, showed razor sharp predatory instincts and scored two goals on his debut.

Arturo Vidal will have knee cartilage surgery in Barcelona on Wednesday, casting doubt over his hopes of playing for Chile at the World Cup.

The Kolkata franchisee owners of the ISL football has written to organisers for more clarity in the norms and guidelines for inducting foreign players in the team.

With second-place Roma losing 4-1 at Catania, Juventus' eight-point lead became insurmountable because Roma only have two matches remaining.

Khedira hasn't played since tearing a ligament in his right knee while playing for his country in a friendly against Italy.

"Our goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has extended his contract to 2019," Rummenigge told reporters.

Victory at Levante would put Atletico on 91 points with two games left, while defeat for Barcelona against Getafe would leave them stuck on 84.

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.