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Spanish giants Real Madrid have lifted their first Primera Division title since the 2007/2008 season after registering a convincing 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames.

Reports suggest Napoli's Argentine forward Ezequiel Lavezzi may be available for transfer after arguments with his club's president.

Fabrice Muamba's return to the Reebok Stadium couldn't inspire Bolton Wanderers as Tottenham Hotspur tightened their grip on the fourth Champions League spot with an emphatic win over The Trotters, who slip further towards the Premier League trap door.

Papiss Demba Cisse scored one of the goals of the season as his double helped Newcastle United keep the pressure on Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the fourth Champions League spot with a commanding victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Bolton take on Spurs in a match critical to both teams' late-season objectives.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has given England boss Roy Hodgson a warm welcome.

The agent of Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has refuted claims the defender is set to move to Juventus in the summer.

Chelsea host Newcastle in a game critical to both sides' hopes of Champions League football next season.

Former England, Arsenal and Tottenham star Sol Campbell has announced his retirement from football, with the 37 year old hanging up the boots after struggling to find a club when he was released by Newcastle in 2011.

Former Arsenal and Sunderland striker Niall Quinn has no interest in re-joining another of his former sides, Manchester City, as the club's new chief executive.

Glenn Roeder has lauded Newcastle United's Premier League form this season and believes the club's scouting network has paid dividends in the club's pursuit of Champions League football.

Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty has predicted that David Moyes will take over from Sir Alex Ferguson when the legendary gaffer does decide to retire.

John Arne Riise has revealed he believes that Liverpool fans are the best in the world, after the former Red received a warm reception on his first return to Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric will be playing a vital role for his Croatian national team in the upcoming Euros taking place between 8 June and 1 July in Poland and Ukraine.

Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere has become one of the first England players to speak publicly about the appointment of Roy Hodgson to the managerial position.

Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia is set to reject a move to England in favour of a switch to Spain.

Arsenal stopper Wojciech Szczesny says that having Gunners legends Robert Pires, Thierry Henry and Jens Lehmann surround him has inspired the 22 year old to become one of the club's greats.

Ben Foster, a former Manchester United goalkeeper now with West Brom (on loan from Birmingham City), said newly-appointed national team boss Roy Hodgson was a better coach than the Red Devils' Sir Alex Ferguson.

Paul Pogba will make a decision over his future at Manchester United by the end of the week, according to his agent, with reports going into overdrive that the youngster is seriously considering a move to Juventus.

This penalty for Montpellier was one of the highlights from their game against Evian last night in a match which ended 2-2 and with a mass brawl.

Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak is hankering for a move away from the 12-time Premier League champions and is targeting a switch to another side in England.

Arsenal transfer news: Cologne coach Frank Schaefer and former Cologne and Arsenal striker Tony Woodcock have both given their seals of approval for Gunners signing Lukas Podolski, with the striker set to move to the Emirates in the summer.

Liverpool are following the movements of FC Twente striker Luuk de Jong but face competition from 15 other clubs, according to the player's agent Luis Laros.

Yohan Cabaye believes that Newcastle will further build on their success this season by strengthening the squad in the summer, with the midfielder admitting he has been surprised to be fighting for a Champions League spot.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is not only angry with his side's 1-0 defeat to Fulham at Anfield but he is also very unhappy with his own decision-making that included resting some key players for Liverpool's FA Cup final tie against Chelsea.

Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes, should Manchester City claim the league crown, that Kompany will have played a crucial role in their success.

Tributes have been pouring in after the death of a World Champion swimmer from Norway, who was tipped to win gold at the London 2012 Olympics.

Real Madrid boss José Mourinho said Pep Guardiola's decision to quit as Barcelona coach at the end fo the season will have no effect on his team or the way they play.

After successfully finishing a £11million deal for German striker Lukas Pudolski from FC Koln, Arsenal's next transfer target is Ajax defender Jan Vertonghen, according to a Daily Mail report.