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Ronaldo was riled by comments about Barcelona's forwards and reacted angrily when asked at a news conference about his away goals drought ahead of the Champions League tie at AS Roma.

The 36-year-old veteran and former Everton star agreed to extend his stay just months ago, but said on Instagram: "I'm very sorry to announce that I have reached an agreement with Shanghai Shenhua to terminate my contract.

Disgraced FIFA president Sepp Blatter appeared before a FIFA's appeals committee on Tuesday to fight an eight-year ban from the sport for ethics violations.

The unveiling of the new name will take place at the Premier League home game against Everton on April 2.

"Actually, the English media will only consider you great player once you score against their side. Now I am a good player since I scored against them," said Ibrahimovic.

West Bromwich Albion produced a dogged defensive performance after grabbing an early goal to snatch a 1-0 win at Everton in the Premier League on Saturday.

It was Ranchi Rays fourth consecutive win on home ground the Astro Turf Hockey Stadium.

Premier League leaders Leicester City can win the title but their players must prove they can cope with the pressure of expectation, says Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.

Defending champions India bounced back to reckoning in style with a 5-0 hammering of Sri Lanka 5-0 in the women's football of the 12th South Asian Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.

Pakistan's retired hockey international Rehan Butt, who was appointed coach of the national team taking part in the 12th South Asian Games, has turned out as a player in the team's first two matches, including Monday's game against India.

A lacklustre India suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-anticipated group match of men's hockey event at the 12th South Asian Games on Monday.

Mourinho has been strongly linked with the Old Trafford post since being sacked by Chelsea in December and the BBC and Manchester Evening News claim discussions have started.

The judge threw out a tax evasion case against Barcelona forward Neymar on Thursday because Brazil's inland revenue has yet to finish its own deliberations in the case.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits tiredness looks to be catching up with his players ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash against Sunderland.

Chinese clubs spent more per player than any other country in the January transfer window, according to data from FIFA's Transfer Matching System (TMS) seen by the Times.

Lingard, who scored the opener against Stoke, also said the win had eased the pressure on the team, who have faced criticism following a series of tepid displays this season.