Football

Pellegrini's side host West Ham United on Sunday and only a major shock would prevent City adding the Premier League title to the League Cup they won in March.

Veteran defender Carlos Salcido was the biggest surprise in Mexico's 23-man World Cup team announced Friday by coach Miguel Herrera.

Given their superior goal difference over second-place Liverpool, City require only a draw at Etihad Stadium to win the league.

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso has blamed Real Madrid's attitude after his team appeared to blow their La Liga title hopes.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Angel Di Maria all suffered potentially serious injuries during Real Madrid's 1-1 draw to Valladolid.

India have played only one match this year, when they were held 2-2 by Bangladesh in a friendly encounter on March 5.

City, now on top of the table, realistically need just a draw against West Ham on May 11 to clinch the title.

Simone Padoin scored the sole goal of the match in the 72nd minute to help the hosts score their 31st win of the season -- a record in the Italian top flight.

The team will touch down in Kolkata on May 12 following a short stopover in New Delhi on their journey from Germany.

With two matches left, Atletico lead with 88 points, three ahead of second-placed Barca. Real, on 83 points at third, have a game in hand.

Andreas Weimann scored a priceless brace against Hull to all but guarantee Aston Villa's English Premier League place for another season.

Atletico Madrid's win at Chelsea set up a clash with neighbours Real Madrid in the first European final between two clubs from the same city.

Guardiola's constant tactical switches are now seen as too clever for his own good while his side's possession-based football has become predictable and toothless.

ohun Bagan on Tuesday brought back Subhash Bhowmick as the technical director for a third term.

Gareth Bale is fit and ready to play in their semi-final against Bayern Munich on Tuesday after missing their 4-0 league win over Osasuna in La Liga.

Sherwood has won 12 of his 20 games in charge to move the north London side up to sixth in the table.