Football

Mourinho believes the top four clubs in the Premier League can win the Champions League if they have Messi in their ranks.

Toure, who joined City in 2010 as part of owner Sheikh Mansour's vast outlay on world-class players, is attracting serious interest from three clubs.

A phone call from Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to the Slecao coaching staff prompted midfielder Oscar's omission from Brazil's Copa America squad, the team has said.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said on Tuesday he will show FC Barcelona forward Lionel Messi who the "boss" is when the two teams lock horns in the Champions League semi-final.

Barcelona's fearsome attacking trident is firing on all cylinders ahead of Bayern Munich's visit in the Champions League semi-finals.

"We have improved a lot this season. Our defensive record since January is outstanding. We are not in need of absolute change (this summer)," Wenger said.

Hernandez scored twice as Real Madrid fought back for a thrilling 4-2 win at Celta Vigo to keep the pressure on Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Bayern claimed a third straight title after VfL Wolfsburg's 1-0 defeat at Borussia Moenchengladbach meant they had an unassailable 15-point lead with four games left.

Watford were one of England's top clubs in the mid-1980s, finishing second in the top flight in 1983 and reaching the FA Cup final in 1984.

Having booked their spots in the Champions League semifinals, Barcelona and Real Madrid now face tough away fixtures in the Spanish league this weekend.

Monaco vice president Vasilyev says United will wait until the end of the season to decide whether to use its option to buy loan striker Falcao.

Villa have been charged for failing to control their fans following a pitch invasion after the FA Cup quarter-final against West Bromwich Albion.

Bayern Munich are on a mission with coach Pep Guardiola firing up his injury-hit team as they seek to reverse a 3-1 deficit in the second leg.

"All the tests have gone well and I'm already home," Silva said. "The 3 points is what was important."

Francesco Totti gave Roma the lead in the 3rd minute, but Atalanta leveled with a penalty of their own and Roma couldn't convert their pressure into scoring opportunities.

Granada went ahead against the run of play in the 16th minute when Mainz shed his marker and had time to place a header from a corner kick into the far side of the net.