PSG crowned ligue1champions

The title was secured moments before PSG kicked off when Monaco drew 1-1 against Guingamp.
By Akintunde Akindamola

PSG's players were all smiles, shook hands in the tunnel and did high-fives before they took the field for their match at Parc desPrinces, with the crowd roaring in delight upon hearing the news from Stade Louis II that Monaco had drawn.
Since Qatari investors QSI bought the club three years ago, PSG have invested massively in star players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva, Javier Pastore and Edinson Cavani, but according tomultiple reports UEFA will hit theclub with Financial Fair Play sanctions, capping theirwage bill.

Real Madrid's title hopes crushed by late equalizer

Real look to be out of the title race after loosing at Valladolid
By Akintunde Akindamola

After Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo limped due to an injury.
Sergio Ramos scored a brilliant free kick to open the scoring at Valladolid after 35 minutes on the clock.
Then Real Madrid thought they were cruising until a late equalizer from Humberto Osorio on the 85th minute forced them to a draw to dent their title ambitions.

Manchester city are on Top!

Manchester city on top of the English premiere league after trashing Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
By Akintunde Akindamola

Edin Dzeko's brace and goals from Stevan Jovetic and Toure Yaya made Manchester city's title hopes come alive.
The Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko broke the dead lock at the Etihad stadium after 64 minutes
Eight minutes later the 27 year old tapped in a blocked Samir Nasri shot to make it 2-0
Super sub Stevan Jovetic found the back post on the 89th minute.
The drama didn't end there, the big Ivorian Yaya Toure also came to the party by scoring a screamer on the 90th minute to seal all three points at the Etihad.

James Wilson's brace sinks Hull city as united take all three points at Old-Trafford

James Wilson made a mouth watering debut for Manchester united under Ryan Giggs  at Old-Trafford by scoring a brace.
By Akintunde Akindamola

The youngster's brace and a sublime finish by Robin Van Persie  in the on the 86minute gave the Manchester outfit all three points in their final home game of the season.
The 18 year old opened the scoring on the 31st minute and then tapped in from close range again after an hour was played in the game.
Matty Fryatt pulled one back on the 63rd minute.
Super substitute Robin Van Persie who has missed a couple of games made a sublime finish on the 86th minute to seal a victory for Ryan Giggs at Old Trafford.

Domenico Berardi scored a first-half hat-trick sinks Fiorentina

Fiorentina lost 3-4 to Sassuolo with Domenico Berardi scoring  a first-half hat-trick as Sassuolo edged Fiorentina.
By Akintunde Akindamola

The 19-year-old who is on loan from league winners Juventus  completed his hat-trick three minutes before the interval.
Gonzalo Rodriguez scored Fiorentina's first from the penalty spot in the 57th minute before Nicola Sansone extended Sassuolo's lead back to three goals shortly after.
Strikes from substitute Giuseppe Rossi and Juan Guillermo Cuadrado pulled Fiorentina back to 4-3 just 15 minutes from the end but the hosts could not find the equaliser.
The victory has lifted Sassuolo out of the relegation zone and into 16th place, two points clear of danger with two games remaining.
Fiorentina are fourth in the standings, four points above Inter Milan.

Stephen Keshi has released his 30-man provisional list for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Super eagles head coach Stephen Keshi has released his 30-man provisional list for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
By Akintunde Akindamola

Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has re-called  Stoke City striker Osaze Odemwingie back in his squad alongside team's captain Joseph Yobo.

Unfortunately there was no shirt for Villareal FC striker Ikechukwu Uche whom Keshi swore will not be part of his team.

Reading FC player Hope Akpan who was initially in the list,but former Flying Eagles striker the Uche Nwofor was drafted in late in the day to replace him.

The 52 year old also invited 5 home based players from the Nigerian premiere league.

The list will be pruned down after some series of friendly games to an eventual 23 who will be going to Brazil,starting with the match against Scotland on May 28.

Full 30-man provisional list for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Goalkeepers:
Vincent Enyeama,Austin Ejide,Chigozie Agbim,Dan Akpeyi

Defenders:
Elderson Echiejile,Juwon Oshaniwa,Efe Ambrose,Godfrey Oboabona,Azubuike Egwuekwe,Kenneth Omeruo,Joseph Yobo,Kunle Odunlami

Midfielders:
John Obi Mikel,Ogenyi Onazi,Ramon Azeez,Ejike Uzoenyi,Sunday Mba,Gabriel Reuben,Nosa Igiebor,Joel Obi,Michael Uchebo,Babatunde Michael
Attackers:
Ahmed Musa,Shola Ameobi,Victor Moses,Emmanuel Emenike,Victor Obinna Nsofor,Osaze,Nnamdi Oduamadi and Uche Nwofor.

Inter Legend Javier Zanetti confirms retirement

Inter captain Javier Zanetti has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the season.
By Akintunde Akindamola

Club president Erick Thohir claimed last week that the Argentine would hang up his boots at the end of the season and take up a new role with the club , and Zanetti is looking forward to the challenge as he prepares to call time on a glittering 22-year career.
"To quit at 40 is a unique sensation. I feel proud of myself, this is the right moment," he told La Nacion .
"After my injury last year, I wanted to prove that I could come back to competitive football and I made it.
"I dreamed of ending my career with Inter. Inter is my home and I'll try to contribute off the pitch as well as on it.
"I'll be the sporting director - a fascinating new challenge. I'm willing to learn."

Sergio Aguero has been ruled out of Manchester City's game against Aston Villa on Wednesday but could be fit to feature in the last game of the season against West Ham

Manchester city's striker Sergio Kun Aguero is set to miss the citizens Wednesday clash against Aston Villa at the Etihad stadium
The Argentina striker suffered a groin injury in City's 3-2 win over Everton on Saturday and while he said his substitution was a "precaution," manager Manuel Pellegrini decided it was too much of a risk to select him against Villa.

But he hopes that Aguero, who scored the goal that won City the title in 2012, could be fit for Sunday's clash with West Ham, when he may have the chance to repeat that feat. The Argentine forward who is City's 28-goal top scorer, has missed 18 of their last 31 games with calf and hamstring problems but Pellegrini hopes his latest spell on the sidelines will be brief.

Manchester united owe their fans

Manchester united player Juan Mata feels united players owe their fans a much better performance at Old-Trafford tonight Manchester united who currently  sit comfortably on the 7th position  lost to relegation threatened Sunderland at Old-Trafford .
The Spaniard wants to see an  improvement in Manchester United's play against bottom half Tigers who have been able to beat all odds to stay in the premiere league this season.
"I was unhappy with the result, but the good thing is that on Tuesday we play again in Old Trafford," United's club-record signing wrote on his blog.
"It's our last game at home this season and we want to have a decent farewell in front of our fans, with a good game and a victory.
"They have given us remarkable support throughout the last year and that shows the greatness of the club and the loyalty of our fans in the good and, in particular, the bad moments."
Manchester United's Veterans Nemanja Vidic will play his final game at Old Trafford. For Rio Ferdinand and Patrice Evra - both of whom are out of contract this summer - it could be their last home game too.
And it may well be the last time United fans get a glimpse of Ryan Giggs for a while as he has not been assured that he will figure in Louis Van Gaal's plans - either as a player or coach. The interim boss did not rule out naming himself in the matchday squad when quizzed on the matter at the weekend.
While Englishman Wayne Rooney might return to the united squad tonight after missing the Sunderland defeat due to illness and a tight groin.

Liverpool's ambitions of winning the Barclays Premier League suffered a huge blow at Selhurst park

Liverpool fell from a three goal lead at Selhurst  park to go away with a point. Joe Allen opened the scoring after 18minutes in the 2nd half Daniel Sturridge scored on the 53rd minute to make it 0-2 two minutes later the Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez got the third for Liverpool.
Damien Delaney on the 79th minute pulled one back for palace two minutes later super substitute  Dwight Gayle pumped in the 2nd for the home side and a third after 88 minutes to seal a point for the home side.

What will Liverpool do at Selhurst Park?

Liverpool will try to pressure title challengers Manchester city with if they get 3 points at
Selhurst Park against Tony Pulis who is set to have a complete squad against Liverpool
Palace are already guaranteed safety in the top flight ahead of their final home game of the season while Liverpool will be desperate for a victory to keep their title hopes alive.
The Mercyside outfit  side are currently top of the table, three points ahead of Manchester City, who have a superior goal difference and have played a game less.
Manchester City's  head coach Manuel Pellegrini said he'll not watch the Crystal palaces v Liverpool game.

Should Barcelona sack Martino?

The team showed that the many adverse situations they have been put through in recent times and years of inexplicable failure to reinforce the squad adequately have finally taken their toll. Witnessing their predictable football played with such lack of courage was heartbreaking for the club's fans The team showed that the many adverse situations they have been put through in recent times and years of inexplicable failure to reinforce the squad adequately have finally taken their toll. Witnessing their predictable football played with such lack of courage was heartbreaking for the club's fans Obviously no trophy for Barcelona this season and Martino might use the exit.

Juventus champions as Roma lose

Relegation contenders Catania decided the final destination of the Serie A title with a 4-1 victory over Roma that confirmed Juventus as champions.

AC Milan returned to the race for Europe by edging city rivals Inter Milan 1-0 in a dismal Derby della Madonnina encounter at the San Siro. Ex Manchester city Man Nigel de Jong's header meant what little glory there was to take from the evening went to Milan, who climbed to eighth place where they lie three points and three places behind Inter with two games of the season remaining.

Three goals in 12 first-half minutes set Udinese on course for a 5-3 home rout of strugglers Livorno.

The visitors looked like they were going to have a good afternoon when Paulo Sergio Betanin put them ahead in the 13th minute. Udinese captain Antonio Di Natale missed an opportunity to equalise from the penalty spot but in the 19th minute he scored in open play.

Emmanuel Badu then put Udinese in front in the 21st minute only for Betanin to pull Livorno level before the half-hour mark. Udinese hit back as Roberto Pereyra, Gabriel and Di Natale all found the net before half-time. Djamel Mesbah cut the gap two minutes from time but Livorno fell to defeat and the foot of the table

Parma's quest for European football is back on track after a 2-0 home victory over Sampdoria snapped a two-game losing streak.

Back-to-back defeats to fifth-placed Inter Milan and then Cagliari left the Gialloblu in real danger of missing out on Europa League football, with Torino capitalising to sneak into sixth. But goals from Antonio Cassano and Ezequiel Schelotto dragged Parma to within a single point of Torino before the two clubs meet at the Stadio Olimpico next weekend.

Gennaro Sardo's own goal handed Torino a narrow 1-0 victory at 10-man Chievo to move the Granata closer to Europa League football next season.

The luckless defender turned a Torino corner kick in the 54th minute past goalkeeper Michael Agazzi and into his own net. Chievo's hopes of finding an equaliser were hindered when substitute striker Sergio Pellissier was sent off for dissent with 24 minutes remaining.

Toro held on for a victory that has kept them in sixth place with two Serie A games left.
Bologna earned a valuable point in their battle to avoid the drop with a 0-0 draw at Genoa.

The visitors had the best chance of the match in the 87th minute when substitute Daniele Paponi's goal-bound attempt was palmed over the bar by Genoa goalkeeper Mattia Perin.

The outcome lifted Bologna, who are winless since March 23, out of the relegation zone and into 17th place. The Rossoblu are just one point clear of Sassuolo, who are 18th and take on Fiorentina on Tuesday.

Ashley Cole in tears after final home game at Stamford bridge

England international  Ashley Cole who currently plays for Chelsea was in tears at Stanford bridge on Sunday after a goalless draw against Norwich city. The former Arsenal's man's and fellow compatriots John Terry and Frank Lampard all have their  contracts expiring  at the end the season. The trio saluted the Matthew Harding stand after Sunday's match against Norwich, but Mourinho said he thought all three Chelsea veterans will return next season.
"Again, they are with the club on their future," Mourinho said. "I think they will play here [for Chelsea]. I think so.
But now it's time to wait a little. The summer is a long summer for us. For you, the media, with the World Cup, it's a different story. For the players involved in the World Cup it's a different story. But for us, as a club, it's a long time to be calm and to sit and to discuss and to analyse options and the market and possibilities. It's a long summer for us."

Real Madrid gets Laliga title boost

All the big boys in Spain got carried away over the weekend. All top three teams couldn't get the maximum. three points. Real Madrid played a draw against Valencia which ended 2-2 Cristiano Ronaldo's stoppage time goal saved a point for Real Madrid after stabbing the ball home with a left back heel. As Barcelona played a draw and Atletico lost to Levante away from home A DRAMATIC LALIGA WEEKEND INDEED!!

Arsenal gets UEFA Champions league slot

Arsene Wenger and his boys have got a UEFA champions league slot ahead of next season. Monsieur Wenger and his boys showed The men at Goodison park that they are the better side to take the slot. It became easy for the gunners when Everton lost to title challengers Manchester city at the Goodison park on Saturday by 2-3 with Ross Barkley opening the scoring eleven minutes later Sergio kun Aguero got the equalizer for the citizens then The Bosnian Striker Edin Dzeko scored a late first half goal to put city on top and again scored early in the second half to give city a two goal lead but a Steven Naismith cross which was met perfectly by The Belgian forward Lukaku reduced it to a one goal margin between them but Everton couldn't complete the comeback after 90+ minutes. Fortunately they were able to beat the Baggies (West brom ) at the Emirates by a goal which was scored by the French man Oliver Giroud ,the 27 year old made a sublime header which came from Santi Carzola's coner kick.

No more glucose for the title race

Jose's side plane a 0-0 score against the canaries at the bridge. And if Liverpool win on Monday the title race might be over for them which means Mou will go without a trophy this season. The canaries were able to soak the pressure from Chelsea. Tho Chelsea wasted some chances and were quite unlucky in their final home game this season with the fate of players like Lampard, Terry, Cole unknown. Chelsea 0-0 Norwich.

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