Football

• Atletico Madrid close to Champions League after beating Espanyol
• Laporta announces Guardiola as new Barcelona coach
• Bayern Olympic veto contrary to FIFA solidarity appeal
• Bayern's Lahm says Klinsmann not factor in decision on future
• Bundesliga focus now on Europe qualification, relegation
• Real Madrid take Barcelona to pieces
• Inter Milan clinch Italian Cup final over Lazio
• Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 qualify for Champions League
• Blatter expects no conflict with EU over planned 6+5 rule
• Ronaldo feels "ashamed," seeks to rebuild public image
• Title race goes to the wire as Chelsea win at Newcastle
• Sweden's top goalkeeper Isaksson tired of Man City bench
• Rangers eliminate Fiorentina on penalties
• Four-goal Zenit blank Bayern to reach UEFA Cup final
• Fifth place still up for grabs after Everton and Villa draw
• Real Madrid just two points from Spanish title
• Bayern have hand on title but put celebrations on hold
• Valencia keep above relegation zone, Zaragoza in trouble
• Iran to invite German football president to Tehran
• Barcelona beaten; Sevilla held to draw
• Bayern close in on Bundesliga title after Bremen held
• Cardiff offered European carrot
• Liverpool defender Aurelio out for season
• Lampard in mourning after death of mother
• Barcelona let Manchester United off the hook in one-sided first leg