Arsène Wenger admitted Arsenal need to become major players in the transfer market after securing the final Champions League qualification place with victory at Newcastle.
00:18 » The IndependentPaolo Di Canio launched a ferocious attack on his Sunderland players on Sunday night, saying some of them were worse than "arrogant and ignorant" ones he had at Swindon Town. He added that as a result, keeping Sunderland in the Premier League constituted a "miracle".
00:18 » The IndependentRafael Benitez and David Moyes are both contemplating new beginnings after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton.
00:10 » BBC Sport• Barcelona 2-1 Real Valladolid • Champions move step closer to Real Madrid's record The Champions Barcelona moved a step closer to matching Real Madrid's La Liga record of 100 points with a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid, that was the prelude to a title party at the Camp Nou on Sunday.…
19 May » GuardianIn the wake of their Europa League final defeat, Benfica's suffering continues as bitter rivals Porto lift the Portuguese title
19 May » BBC Sport• Photo of Phil Bardsley covered in £50 notes 'disgusting' • 'We must bring in six or seven players' after loss at Tottenham Paolo Di Canio has painted a remarkable picture of wide-ranging indiscipline in his Sunderland squad, claiming that the levels of "arrogance" and "ignorance"…
19 May » GuardianNewcastle United boss Alan Pardew says he is "pretty confident" of remaining in charge next season.
19 May » BBC SportMario Balotelli's late strike helps rescue AC Milan as they come within minutes of missing out on a Champions League place.
19 May » BBC SportPSG manager Carlo Ancelotti backs career in charge for superstar, who captained the club in his last appearance
19 May » Telegraph| Asian Cup 1972 | |||||
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Info |
| 11.05.1972 | r1g1 | Thailand | away | D1-1 | |
| 09.05.1972 | r1g1 | Iran | neutral | L0-3 | |
| 07.05.1972 | pr | South Korea | neutral | D0-0 | |
| (South Korea won on penalties) | |||||
| 24.12.1971 | qfn | Kuwait | away | W1-0 | |
| 22.12.1971 | qsf | Lebanon | neutral | W4-1 | |
| 18.12.1971 | qrgc | Jordan | neutral | W2-0 | |
| 15.12.1971 | qrgc | Bahrain | neutral | W1-0 | |
| 13.12.1971 | qrgc | Ceylon | neutral | W5-0 | |
| 10.12.1971 | pr | Kuwait | away | D1-1 | aet |
| (Kuwait won on penalties) | |||||
