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Lewandowski, who has scored in his last 12 league games, took his tally to 21 goals in 19 matches and sharpened the interest of major European clubs eager to sign him.

As they have been throughout the football season, Barcelona were clueless against Bayern Munich, unable to switch to Plan B because they did not have one.

The 33-year-old captained Brazil in the team's 4-0 win over Bolivia earlier this month, also when only players from Brazilian clubs were selected.

Cesc Fabregas scored late to give Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 win over Levante.

Mesut Oezil scored twice in Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Real Betis on Saturday.

An injury-time goal by Yusif Yakubu helped Mumbai FC hold ONGC to a 1-1 draw in an I-League match at the Ambedkar Stadium.

"As far as taking him [Rooney] off the other night, it was simple: he wasn't playing as well as Shinji Kagawa was," United manager Ferguson said after a 2-2 draw against Wigan.

Swansea City have announced plans to increase the capacity of their Liberty Stadium by more than 12,000 seats.

Del Bosque, the Spain coach, said he expected to include Casillas in his squad for the Confederations Cup in Brazil in June.

The stadium where the Confederations Cup is due to kick off in two months will not be officially opened until May 18.

FIFA is learnt to be keen on educating the AIFF officials on the nitty gritty associated with organising big international football events.

Five south Mumbai school boys would undergo a 21-day coaching stint with English Premier League team Queens Park Rangers in London.

Shillong Lajong FC earned three points at home after beating Mumbai FC 2-0 in their 24th encounter in the I-League.

England defender Jagielka has worn the skipper's armband this season when ex-Manchester United full back Neville, who is leaving Goodison Park after eight years and more than 300 appearances for the club, has been unavailable.

The two free practice sessions marked the season debut of Pirelli's quick-wearing soft tyres and, while Ferrari's Massa and Lotus found them to their liking, Hamilton was of the opposite opinion.

Chettri admitted that he was depressed at not getting enough chances with Sporting Lisbon B team.