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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.

Mohun Bagan and India striker Jeje Lalpekhlua was on Monday declared winner of the 'Indian Player of the Year' award by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) at its annual awards function held at the Cooperage Ground.

Juventus need one point to secure the Serie A title after beating rivals Fiorentina 2-1 away on Sunday helped by Gianluigi Buffon saving a 90th minute penalty from Nikola Kalinic.

Luis Suarez struck four goals for the second time in four days as Barcelona moved back to the top of La Liga with the help of three penalties in a 6-0 win over Sporting Gijon.

Sanchez struck twice before halftime and Arsenal were untroubled by a poor West Brom side as they registered their 500th victory in the Premier League.

Everton must compensate their fans by advancing to the FA Cup final after putting on a woeful display in the 4-0 Premier League drubbing against Merseyside rivals Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday, manager Martinez said.

Pre-tax profits for the 2014-15 season went down to around 120 million pounds ($169.82 million) from 190 million pounds in 2013-14, Deloitte said, as wage costs rose six percent to a record two billion pounds.