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Atletico Madrid have already outperformed this season in securing a remarkable La Liga triumph, shattering the domestic dominance of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Nigeria's Super Eagles are scheduled to depart for London ahead of their international friendly with Scotland.

Moyes, who was sacked as manager of Manchester United last month, has been accused of assaulting a man in a bar in northern England, a police source said.

Racist abuse directed at Balotelli by a young fan outside Italy's training camp was "unacceptable", FIGC president Giancarlo Abete said.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says forward Gareth Bale will play in Saturday's Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.

Louis van Gaal wants to put United back top of the English game as soon as possible, he said after being confirmed as the Premier League club's manager.

Emotional during victories and resembling a red-hot volcano ready to explode after defeats, the 62-year-old, who was named United manager, thrives in the spotlight.

The main surprise was the inclusion of Braga midfielder Rafa, who has just one international appearance.

Former United goalkeeper Schmeichel believes a combination of the experienced Van Gaal and Giggs would be "fantastic" for the club.

Pogrebnyak has been left out from Russia's World Cup squad after coach Fabio Capello on Friday trimmed his provisional 30-man lineup.

Roy Hodgson should be brave and let his young guns off the leash at the World Cup in Brazil, according to former striker Michael Owen.

Scolari is suspected of failing to declare millions of dollars in income, but he has denied any wrongdoing.

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.