Football

Alessandro del Piero scored in his last league appearance as the newly crowned Serie A champion defeated Atalanta 3-1.

The 28-year-old has not played for Villa since February, when he ruptured ankle ligaments.

Arsenal assistant manager Pat Rice is retiring at the end of the season after 44 years service to the Gunners.

Fulham collected their first-ever win on Merseyside, after defeating Liverpool 1-0 thanks to a Martin Skrtel own goal.

Wigan have gone a step closer to securing EPL football for another year after a fantastic 4-0 win over Newcastle.

Arsenal were unable to break down resolute Stoke defence as both sides have to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Southampton returned to the Premier League after a seven-year absence from England's top-flight.

Fernando Llorente scored late in Bilbao's 3-1 win over Sporting Lisbon, while Adrian Lopez netted to give Atletico a 1-0 victory over Valencia.

The centre-back was handed a straight red card in the 37th minute after kneeing Alexis Sanchez in the back.

Though the Blues have a one-goal lead from the first leg, they face a tall order at Barcelona.

If City win their final three games, they will likely be champions, but Mancini was quick to rule his side out of the running.

Peter Odemwingie's strike proved to be the decider as West Brom beat Liverpool 1-0.

Cristiano Ronaldo's late goal handed Barcelona a 2-1 loss, their first in 55 home games.

Drogba scored the only goal of the match as Chelsea beat Barcelona in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Mario Gomez scored in the 90th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

The 20-year-old Wilshere hasn't played at all this season after injuring his right ankle on international duty last June.