Football

The prolific Portuguese set alarm bells ringing on Tuesday when he ended training prematurely with a knock but was fit to train again the following day.

"Four years ago I wasn't happy here but now I am and I can't think of a better club to be at than Real Madrid, there's no team like it. The other clubs can forget it," said Ronaldo.

Portugal's success in the upcoming Euro in France is going to be lot dependent on their captain and three time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

Van Gaal arrived at the club's training ground in the morning and reports said a statement would be made at 1200 GMT but United did not confirm that plan and the time passed without an announcement.

Aiyawatt declined to say how much money he and his father, club owner and duty free magnate Vichai, would spend to meet the challenge of a new competition.

Havard Nordtveit has joined West Ham United from the German side Borussia Moenchengladbach on a free transfer, the Premier League club announced on its website on Monday.

The NorthEast United FC have furthered boosted their squad by appointing Brazilian Sergio Farias as the head coach and signing of two promising football stars, Jerry Mawihmingthanga and Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Getafe ended a 12-year stint in the top flight after a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis, while fellow Madrid outfit Rayo Vallecano will also drop down a division despite beating Levante 3-1.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that Indonesia had been reinstated after Jakarta sent a letter notifying that it had lifted sanctions on national football body, the PSSI.

The club said that total revenue rose to 123.4 million pounds ($177.8 million) in the three months to March 31, from 95 million pounds a year earlier.

Leicester City were crowned champions of England for the first time in the club's 132-year history after nearest challengers Tottenham Hotspur could only manage a 2-2 draw away to Chelsea on Monday.

Chelsea head coach Guus Hiddink believes the English club will struggle to find another footballer with "deep down fire in body and soul" like veteran defender John Terry.

Andros Townsend scored a stunning free-kick as Newcastle United edged Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday and escaped the Premier League relegation zone at the expense of northeast rivals Sunderland.

Both Ronaldo and Benzema are nursing right leg injuries. Ronaldo missed the away leg at City and last weekend's league match. Benzema left both of those matches early because of a hamstring injury.

Guardiola conceded that Atletico overpowered and outran Bayern, pressed them all over the pitch and defended well in numbers to limit them to efforts from distance.

Louis van Gaal's men have won 10 of their last 15 games in all competitions, clawing back into the race for a Champions League spot.