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The Spaniards beat the Netherlands in the final of the 2010 edition to win their maiden World Cup, before lifting the Euro title two years later.

Costa leads the attack, with Atletico Madrid teammate David Villa and Chelsea's Fernando Torres also included.

Manchester City has deposed the Red Devils as EPL champions for the second time in three years, but is not close to usurping United's global supremacy.

A huge roar erupted in the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as the final EPL table was displayed on the giant screens with City on top and United's name highlighted in seventh place.

Aaron Ramsey scored a superb goal as Norwich bowed out of the Premier League with a 2-0 home loss against Arsenal on the final day of the season.

Three matches in charge of Manchester United have given interim manager Ryan Giggs a taste of the pressure that comes from being a Premier League manager.

Villarreal have been fined 12,000 euros by the Spanish soccer federation after a fan threw a banana at Barcelona's Dani Alves during last month's La Liga match.

Napoli clinched a third-place finish in Serie A and a Champions League qualifying spot after they beat Cagliari 3-0 and rivals Fiorentina lost 4-3.

The Liverpool star striker and English Premier League leading goal scorer left the pitch in tears after his side threw away a three goal lead to leave their title hopes in tatters.

Olivier Giroud scored in the first half to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion and leaving the Baggies uncertain of their status in the top flight.

Barcelona coach Martino has enjoyed his first season in charge at the club despite a disappointing season for the Spanish champions, he said on Friday.

Ganguly, who co-owns the Kolkata franchise in the upcoming ISL football league, would also strategise about their team with officials of partners Atletico Madrid.

Mourinho, whose defensive tactics frustrated free-scoring Atletico in Madrid, though will be without the suspended Frank Lampard and John Obi Mikel.

Alves, who is black, was about to take a corner in Sunday's 3-2 win at Villarreal when a banana was thrown at him.

Scolari, 65, guided his country to their fifth triumph in the competition 12 years ago and has promised the fans more glory this time round.

Every time Brazil have lifted the World Cup the star of the show has been a forward, and Neymar will seek to keep up that tradition in June and July.