Football

Ronaldo's hat-trick in 4-1 victory for Real Madrid against Espanyol could not stop La Liga title going to Barcelona.

Barca hold a four-point lead at the top of the table with two games remaining and will clinch the title with victory over Atletico.

Chennaiyin FC have retained six domestic players and signed defender Mehrajuddin Wadoo and midfielder Godwin Franco for second season of ISL.

Pandya even represented the Crystal Palace Academy in a friendly match against Milwall FC, according to a release from the AIFF.

Hull announced the 25-year-old Livermore's ban on Friday, without disclosing the reason.

Retired Brazilian star Juninho said that his home-based club would not suit the 22-year-old sensation but Barcelona instead.

Depay on Monday revealed that a conversation with Louis van Gaal convinced him to join Manchester United instead of Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint Germain.

The Sachin-Tendulkar owned football franchise has roped in Taylor as the team's Marquee Manager for the 2015 season.

Neymar thanked Messi for letting him take the penalty kick during La Liga game against Cordoba, even though Messi needed it to complete his hat-trick.

Bosque is hoping that Real Madrid and Barcelona win their respective matches against Juventus and Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.

"The World Cup stadium projects that we are responsible for, there have been no fatalities and no major injuries as well," said tournament chief Hassan Al-Thawadi.

Inter Milan were jeered off at San Siro again after a 0-0 draw with Chievo.

Jonas Olsson gave West Bromwich Albion a 1-0 victory at Manchester United that should ensure the team stays in the English Premier League.

Watford led the League Championship heading into Saturday's finale and was beating Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 until stoppage time when it conceded to draw 1-1.

Ronaldo wants Neymar to eclipse his mark of 62 goals for the Selecao from 98 matches. The 23-year-old has already netted 43 times in 62 international appearances.