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Luis Suarez scored after less than five minutes on the pitch to give Uruguay a 1-0 win over France in an international friendly.

Ballack's farewell match was overshadowed by the potential transfer of Andre Schuerrle to Chelsea with media reporting a deal has been agreed.

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals after a last-gasp home draw against Australia.

Massimiliano Allegri will continue to coach AC Milan next season, club owner Silvio Berlusconi confirmed on Sunday.

Iniesta says that Neymar is coming to the best place to grow, and that he expects the 21-year-old star to become even better when paired in attack with Messi.

The French club agreed an estimated transfer fee of USD 65 to 78 million for a five-year deal.

Suarez says he's tired of his treatment by the British media and is ready to listen to offers outside the Premier League - especially from Real Madrid.

Martinez asked to leave Wigan Athletic having guided the club to FA Cup glory days before being relegated from the Premier League.

Real and Mourinho agreed to part ways last week after a three-year stint which produced a La Liga title, one King's Cup, but no major silverware this season.

Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp has promised to put a quick end to the uncertainty over the future of Polish striker Robert Lewandowski.

Dutt will replace Thomas Schaaf who was the country's longest-coaching top flight coach when he was sacked by the four-times German champions earlier this month after 14 years.

Arjen Robben scored in the 89th minute to give Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over German rival Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.

Bayern are focused to avoid another Champions League final defeat having lost the showpiece match twice in the past 3 years.

Phelan was promoted by Ferguson to the role of assistant manager in 2008 having served as first-team coach since 2001.

Ferdinand has made 432 appearances for United since his debut in 2002, winning a sixth Premier League title this season.

Manchester City, who finished 11 points behind United in second, received 58.1 million pounds, according to figures released by the league.