Van Persie talks stall
Van Persie’S Arsenal future hangs in the balance after showdown talks with boss Arsene Wenger.The Gunners had hoped to persuade their captain to agree a lucrative new three-year deal worth £130,000 a week that would see off interest from champions Manchester City and keep him at the Emirates (http://www.thesun.co.uk)
Villa sack boss
Aston Villa have sacked manager Alex McLeish after just eleven months in charge.His tenure was marked with disappointing results as the team finished just above relegation zone.
Bolt dumps girlfiend
World’s fastest man Usain Bolt has done a runner on romance — to concentrate on winning Olympic medals.The champion sprint star has dumped gorgeous fashion designer Lubica Slovak so she won’t “distract” him from training.(thesun.co.uk)
Arsenal coach retires
Former Northern Ireland international Pat Rice has retired from his role at Arsenal.He made over 500 first team appearances during 14 years as a player at the club.
After a brief spell at Watford, Rice returned to the Arsenal as a youth team coach in 1984.(bbc.com)
Malawi held by China
Kenya's June opponents in the world cup qualifiers Malawi Flames struggled to secure a 2-2 draw with the U-23 China national team in a friendly.
Arsenal unveil new kit
Arsenal has unveiled new kits for next season.The kits features a blue hoop.Red and white is the main colour in the shirt, with a block red body and white sleeves.The kits are available from May 7.
RIP Rashidi Yekini
All time leading Nigeria scorer Rashidi Yekini passed on and was buried on Saturday.The "Bull" scored 37 goals in 58 games for Nigeria and is one of the most celebrated African footballers.RIP Yekini.
Sagna breaks leg,to miss Euro 2012
Arsenal right-back Bacary Sagna will miss France's Euro 2012 campaign after breaking his fibula against Norwich City on Saturday.The 29-year-old was carried from the field after falling to the ground unchallenged in the 33rd minute of a pulsating 3-3 draw at the Emirates.(bbc.com)
Real Madrid clinch La Liga
Real Madrid clinched the La Liga title for the first time since 2008 after their 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao.Goals from Gonzalo Higuain, Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo sealed their 32nd league crown.(bbc.co.uk)
Arsenal have Podolski
Cologne has announced that Germany striker Lukas Podolski is set to join Arsenal for the start of next season for an undisclosed fee after the player and Arsenal agreed on terms.
FA zero on Hodgson
Roy Hodgson arrived at Wembley on Monday afternoon for talks with the English Football Association over the England manager's job.The West Brom boss, who was meeting a 4-man panel, is expected to be appointed within 48 hours.Harry Redknapp was the favourite for the job (bbc.com)
Southampton promoted
Southampton returned to the English Premier League after a seven-year absence after a four goal rout over Coventry that allowed them secure promotion on the final day of the Championship season.Reading FC are also back.
Pep denies Chelsea link
Pep Guardiola has distanced himself from the Chelsea manager's job after confirming he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season.Pep is set to take a sabbatical thus leaving interim manager Roberto di Matteo as the leading candidate(bbc.com)
Mourinho behind Chelsea
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he wants Chelsea to beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League final.This was after Munich beat Real on post match penalties."I obviously want Chelsea to win. They were heroes to beat Barcelona with 10 men," said the Mourinho
Fabrice Muamba in an interview with The Sun
I asked God to protect me — and he didn’t let me down.I am walking proof of the power of prayer. For 78 minutes I was dead and even if I lived was expected to have suffered brain damage
Dortmund are Bundesliga champs
Borussia Dortmund clinched their second successive Bundesliga title with a 2-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach Saturday.Bayern Munich had a late win but this was not enough to deny Dortmund the celebrations
Redknapp for England job
Phil Gartside has become the first FA board member to publicly support Spurs manager Harry Redknapp for the England job.Gartside is not part of the four-man team who are choosing the next manager but will be one of those asked to ratify the decision (Thesun.co.uk)
Arsenal's Arteta out
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta will miss the remainder of the season with ankle ligament damage.
The Spaniard picked up the injury during Arsenal's shock 2-1 defeat by Wigan on Monday and left the Emirates Stadium on crutches.(bbc.co.uk)
Man Utd still the richest club
Man Utd remain the world's most valuable football club, according to Forbes magazine.The clubs is worth an estimated £1.4bn,Real Madrid are ranked second, valued at £1.17bn, while Barcelona are third with an estimated value of £816m.Arsenal is fourth.(bbc.co.uk)
Reading promoted to EPL
Mikele Leigertwood was the hero as his late goal secured Reading's promotion back to the Premier League.
Leigertwood converted an Ian Harte free-kick to send the Royals into the top flight after four years away.(bbc.co.uk)
Ref apologises
Harry Redknapp revealed referee Martin Atkinson admitted he made a mistake in awarding Chelsea's second goal as they thrashed Tottenham 5-1 in the FA Cup semi-final - then insisted video technology must now be introduced.(bbc.co.uk)
Abidal recovering well
Barcelona have announced that Eric Abidal is recovering well after a liver transplant.The France international underwent a lengthy operation on Tuesday which finished at about midnight(www.dailymail.co.uk)
Balotelli apologises
Mario Balotelli has apologised for his red card against Arsenal and expects to hold talks with Manchester City regarding his future at the end of the season.
Balotelli could leave City
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini cast doubt over drama boy Mario Balotelli's future after his red card in the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal.Asked whether he would try to sell Balotelli, Mancini said: "Probably." (bbc.co.uk)
Mancini wants more cash
Manchester City boss plans a £37m double raid on Lille for striker Eden Hazard and left-back Lucas Digne.The Italian is desperate to avoid a repeat of the last three months that have shown his expensive squad found wanting after losing key midfielders and defenders to international duty and injury.(thesun.co.uk)
Muamba still in ICU
Bolton says Fabrice Muamba is making "strong and steady improvements" while recovering from his on-field cardiac arrest during an FA Cup quarterfinal last month.A joint statement from Bolton and the hospital gave the positive prognosis Friday, adding that he "remains in the intensive care unit."(ESPN)
Messi hits 60
Lionel Messi scored twice to become the first player since 1973 with 60 goals in a season for a club in a major European league, leading Barcelona to a 4-1 win at Zaragoza on Saturday night.(ESPN)
No Real vs Chelsea final-Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has suggested he does not expect to meet former club Chelsea in the Champions League final.Real will face Bayern Munich in the semi-finals after overcoming Apoel Nicosia, while Chelsea play Barcelona."It could be Bayern or Barcelona, I just don't think it will be Real Madrid v Chelsea and we know why," he said.(bbc.co.uk)
Eto'o drops Barca suit
Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o has dropped his lawsuit against Barcelona over money he claimed he was owed from his transfer to Inter Milan.The striker Samuel Eto'o had been demanding three million euros ($3.99 million) from the 2009 deal.(bbc.co.uk)
Balotelli a good samaritan
Man City striker and drama boy Mario Balotelli has been hailed as a Good Samaritan after a CCTV clip was posted online of him apparently helping to revive an unconscious man on a visit to his old club Inter Milan(thesun.co.uk)