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The three key members of Germany's World Cup-winning team are being rested after a busy season, according to coach Joachim Loew.

AS Roma qualified for the Champions League group stage with a last-gasp 2-1 win over neighbours and bitter rivals Lazio in a passionate Rome derby.

Xavi played his last La Liga game as champions Barcelona played out a 2-2 draw with Deportivo La Coruna on the final day of the season on Saturday.

"I've lost count of how many goals he has scored this season. He has done his utmost to help the team," said Ancelotti.

Herrera volleyed United ahead after 30 minutes with Arsenal equalising in the 82nd minute when Walcott's shot deflected off Blackett and flew past Valdes for an own goal.

Strikes from midfielder Ahmed and forward Haokip helped Pune FC clinch an 2-1 away win over East Bengal in an I-League encounter on Sunday.

Chennaiyin FC have retained six domestic players and signed defender Mehrajuddin Wadoo and midfielder Godwin Franco for second season of ISL.

The club is poised to go without any silverware this season after being dumped out of the Champions League by Juventus.

Lazio's defeat meant Napoli moved within three points of the Champions League places despite being held 2-2 at Parma.

Pele was released on Saturday morning after doctors performed a transurethral resection of the prostate and confirmed there no sign of tumors.

Under the guidance of Materazzi, Chennaiyin FC finished top of the league stage in the inaugural edition and reached the semi-final.

Guardiola says there is no way of stopping Barcelona's Messi in his present form ahead of their Champions League semi-final clash.

Manchester United could have defender Phil Jones back for the final three games of their season as they try to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League.

The Argentina striker, Aguero took his league-high tally to 22 goals by finishing off a classic counterattack in the 29th minute.

Drogba is expecting a "crazy" Stamford Bridge atmosphere when Chelsea attempt to clinch the Premier League title for the first time in five years with a win at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Juventus remained 14 points clear of Lazio and will clinch a fourth successive title with a draw at Sampdoria on Saturday.