Krasnodar celebrate first Russian league title
KRASNODAR, Russia :FC Krasnodar won their first Russian Premier League title on Saturday, halting Zenit St Petersburg's six-year winning streak, but are unlikely to play in Europe next season.
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Real Madrid appoint Alonso as manager on three-year contract
Xabi Alonso has been appointed Real Madrid manager, the LaLiga club said on Sunday (May 25) as the Spaniard returns to the Santiago Bernabeu where he spent six seasons as a player and won several trophies.
Arsenal 'ladies saved the club' after Champions League crown, says Wright
Former Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright said the women's team have saved the north London club after they beat defending champions Barcelona 1-0 on Saturday to win their second Champions League title after an 18-year wait.
India's Sudharsan ready to bat anywhere after 'surreal' test call-up
NEW DELHI :B Sai Sudharsan finds it "surreal" to be included in India's test squad for the team's tour of England next month and is ready to bat anywhere in the line-up, the 23-year-old said.
French Cup win perfect preparation for Champions League, says Luis Enrique
PARIS : Paris St Germain players may have had their minds on a bigger prize, but they easily retained their French Cup on Saturday in a display, which manager Luis Enrique said, was the ideal way to prepare for the Champions League final.
Michael Schumacher's Ferrari sets Formula One record at auction
Michael Schumacher's Ferrari Formula One car that won the 2001 Monaco and Hungarian grand prix races was sold for $18.17 million, according to RM Sotheby's.
Milan's futile win over Monza overshadowed by fan protests
AC Milan wrapped up their disappointing season with a 2-0 win over Monza on Saturday, but the game was overshadowed by fan protests against the club ownership and hierarchy both before and during the match.
PSG stroll to French Cup triumph in perfect Champions League warm-up
PARIS :Holders Paris St Germain cruised to a 3-0 victory over Stade de Reims in the Coupe de France final on Saturday, claiming a third domestic trophy for the second successive season, and preparing for next week's Champions League final in style.