Football

Newcastle secured their Premier League status with a 2-0 victory on Sunday over West Ham.

Suarez picked up the injury in Barca's semi-final, 2nd leg at Bayern Munich and missed last weekend's La Liga title clincher at Atletico Madrid.

He is reported to have said during a meeting on women's football: "That's enough, we can't keep on talking about giving money to these four lesbians."

Barca's appearance record holder and club captain, Xavi is set to follow in the footsteps of former Spain team-mate Raul, who played for Al Sadd between 2012-14.

Wenger has urged his Arsenal side to avoid any accidents and make sure they finish the Premier League season in style.

Barca hold a four-point lead at the top of the table with two games remaining and will clinch the title with victory over Atletico.

East Bengal struck two late goals in the second-half to hold hosts Kitchee SC 2-2 and conclude their campaign on a high.

Barcelona were one victory away from clinching the Spanish league title after Real Madrid fell four points adrift on Saturday.

Garcia and Stuani scored to give Espanyol a 2-0 win at Eibar dealing the Basque hosts a blow in their attempt to stay in Spain's topflight a second season.

"It's a shame we conceded the third goal. The return will be complicated now but we'll give it a go of course. We'll fight hard," said Guardiola.

Messi scored two outstanding goals and set up Neymar to add another as Barcelona handed Bayern Munich and former coach Guardiola a 3-0 defeat in the first leg of semis.

Former Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata came back to haunt his old club as he sent Juventus on their way to a 2-1 victory over the holders.

A blunder by skipper Shilton Paul cost table toppers Mohun Bagan dear as wooden spooners Bharat FC beat them 1-0.

Sociedad's first victory in seven rounds provisionally lifted them into 11th place with another three games remaining.

Sheikh Ahmad was the only candidate for a two-year term up for grabs on FIFA's top table due to tactical manoeuvring by confederation chiefs.

The club in Belgium's top division said, "With sadness, we announce the passing of Gregory Mertens."