Football

Triesman quit as England's 2018 World Cup bid chief and FA chairman on Sunday.

Chelsea hit the frame of the goal five times and Portsmouth missed a penalty before Drogba curled a free kick.

Fabio Capello has persuaded defender Jamie Carragher to come out of international retirement for WC.

Zhu, who owns Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua, has held preliminary talks about buying the English club.

The club announced the departure of the 43-year-old Italian on Tuesday, two days after the end of the season.

England's Gareth Barry may miss the World Cup in South Africa after damaging ankle ligaments.

He could become only the fourth Indian player in history to ply his trade abroad.

Barcelona holds a one-point lead over Real Madrid in the La Liga and needs a win in its next four games.

The French international was sent off for serious foul play in the first leg of Bayern's semifinal triumph over Lyon.

Madrid remains one point behind the defending champions.

Hamburg, who will host the final on May 12, began the tie without striker Mladen Petric.

Atletico, who have struggled in La Liga but are also through to the King's Cup final.

The draw means Manchester United remain stuck behind leaders Chelsea.

Guardiola will now have to decide between Bojan Krkic and Thierry Henry.

Reina joins Gerrard, Torres and Dirk Kuyt in extending his commitment to the club.

Rooney injured ligaments in his right ankle last Tuesday when United lost to Bayern 2-1 in the first leg.