Football

Platini, a FIFA vice president, says it needs "new ideas, a new program" as longtime leader Sepp Blatter seeks a fifth term on May 29.

After Diego Costa ended a seven-game goal drought for Chelsea, Southampton quickly leveled from the spot through Dusan Tadic in the 19th minute and seized the initiative.

The 34-year-old Argentinian, Demichelis signed for City in September 2013 and is now under contract until the end of the 2015-16 season.

Indian Goalkeeper Subrata Paul will be wearing the captain's armband as coach Stephen Constantine begins his second stint with the team.

Like United, though, finishing in the top four is a priority, but Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is yet to win his first trophy in management.

In a glittering 13-year career, the oldest cup competition in soccer remains the only major domestic trophy the England international has not lifted.

Salah scored twice and Fiorentina won 2-1 at Juventus in the opening leg of the Italian Cup semi-finals on Thursday.

Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez guided Arsenal to a 2-1 victory at Premier League struggler Queens Park Rangers on Wednesday.

Eden Hazard scored the only goal as Chelsea beat West Ham 1-0 at Upton Park on Wednesday to maintain their five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League.

With Real Madrid's attack losing its potency and the team faltering in crunch games the tide has started to turn surprisingly rapidly against coach Ancelotti.

United's fight with Arsenal and Liverpool for third and fourth place look set to go to the wire this season, with the three clubs separated by two points.

With Yaya Toure alongside Fernandinho in the centre and David Silva and Samir Nasri on the left and right, City were over-exposed in midfield.

"It's true that we go into Premier League games with too much responsibility, feeling there's more to lose than to gain," Martinez said.

Mourinho believes winning the League Cup 10 years ago revolutionised the competition as Premier League clubs have since started to take it more seriously.

Barcelona say Spain midfielder Busquets has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the Catalan club through 2019.

Arsene Wenger made his name at Monaco between 1987 and 1994, leading them to the French title.