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Portugal lacked fire and flair and were held to 0-0 at home by Macedonia on Saturday in a warm-up match for the European Championship.

Barcelona have collected a record 26th Copa del Rey title, defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-0.

Cristiano Ronaldo also praised the defender by saying that he is "one of the best".

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared that Spain, Germany and Netherlands are the favourites to win the Euro 2012.

Drogba has reportedly told his team-mates that "we will not be together next season".

Chelsea players made it clear they wanted Roberto Di Matteo to be given the coach's job full-time after the Italian's whirlwind three months in charge.

Some Bayern Munich players, including Arjen Robben, refused to take penalties in their shoot-out defeat by Chelsea, says coach Jupp Heynckes.

"it's better to play England first, when Rooney is still suspended," said the France and Manchester City midfielder.

Ferdinand, who has struggled with a back injury, last played for England in a draw with Switzerland in June 2011.

The 37-year-old came out of retirement in January and played a key role in helping United finish second in the Premier League.

The 52-year-old Germany manager announced his preliminary squad for the competition earlier this week.

The 2007 World Player of the Year joined Real from Milan for a fee of around 65 million euros three years ago.

Blackburn were relegated from the Premier League following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wigan Athletic on Monday.

Falcao stood up to be counted once again as Atletico Madrid claimed the Europa League title after defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-0.

Ibrahimovic claimed AC Milan had gifted their Serie A title to Juventus.

Carlos Tevez starts for Manchester City against his former side Manchester United.