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Espanyol went ahead at Cornella-El Prat Stadium when Christian Stuani headed in Sergio Garcia's cross in the 42nd minute.

A report in the Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf suggests that the current Netherlands coach has reached an agreement to replace the ousted Moyes.

Vilanova had an operation late Thursday night at the Quiron clinic, where his condition has been described as "stable but serious", reports Xinhua.

Daniel Sturridge is optimistic of returning from injury for the key clash against former team mates and title rivals Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday.

The Liverpool Football Academy-DSK Shivajians academy has offered to groom Indian players for the Under-17 World Cup.

Moyes had replaced Sir Alex Ferguson as the club's manager at the start of the current Premier League season.

"Messi is under contract until 2018, but we want to improve it to adapt to football's current situation," Barca president has said.

A week ago, Barca were well placed to repeat their record treble of La Liga, Champions League and King's Cup from 2008-09 but are now likely to end the season trophyless.

FIFA said Brazilian citizens got 63 percent of the tickets (80,496) on Tuesday, followed by fans from the United States, Colombia, Argentina, Germany, Mexico, France, England, Chile and Australia.

Wenger took a risk by picking Arsenal's old guard against West Ham but it paid off with a 3-1 win as his weary side regained fourth place in the EPL.

The win sent them eight points clear of AS Roma at the top on 87 points with five games remaining.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers praised an "incredible" performance as his side took a huge stride towards the Premier League title.

Mohun Bagan and United SC played out a drab goalless draw in an uninspiring display in their I-League fixture at the Kalyani Stadium.

Juventus will face Benfica in the Europa League semi-finals with a chance to play for the title in their home stadium.

Valencia fought back from a three-goal first-leg deficit to beat Basel 5-0 and qualify for the Europa League semi-final.

Fiorentina forwards Giuseppe Rossi and Mario Gomez are expected to be back from injuries before the Italian Cup final on May 3.