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Ferguson praises 'amazing' Beckham's longevity

LONDON: David Beckham's longevity and his ability to reinvent himself were "absolutely incredible", retiring Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said.

Wenger happy to control Arsenal's destiny

FINAL DAY: Arsene's side travel to St James' Park knowing that victory will secure them top-four finish

Benitez aims to avoid Euro playoff

FAREWELL PRESENT: Manager confident Chelsea can secure automatic Champions League qualification against Everton

Alberts blasts Betaria players

SARAWAK head coach Robert Alberts has expressed regret over what he described as "unbecoming behaviour" of NS Betaria FC players who displayed rowdyism and hurled abuses against the Sarawak players.

Jose: My worst ever season

MADRID: Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho described his side's season as the worst of his trophy-laden, colourful career after Atletico Madrid edged a 2-1 extra-time Spanish Cup triumph.

Atletico stun Real

ATLETICO Madrid won their 10th Spanish Cup on Friday when they beat bitter city rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in extra-time in a match which saw both Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo sent-off.

Rodgers salutes Carragher

LIVERPOOL manager Brendan Rodgers admits there is no way that Jamie Carragher will bow out quietly when he plays his final game before retirement against QPR today.

Villas-Boas fears Euro woe for Tottenham

LONDON: Andre Villas-Boas admits Tottenham go into the final game of the season against Sunderland bracing themselves for yet more Champions League disappointment today.

Spurs and the curse of Europa League

For Chelsea, the Europa League turned out to be a blessing. For London neighbours Tottenham Hotspur, it may well be remembered as a curse.

Fergie wants to win one last time

BOWING OUT: United manager set to close chapter on illustrious career

Final day farewells

CURTAIN CALLS: Many make momentous moves as Premier League season comes to an end

Mourinho will win Chelsea the title

PREDICTION: Spurs boss Villas-Boas says Blues will be reference point in next season

PARIS: David Beckham is set to steal many of the headlines in Ligue 1 this weekend as he prepares to make the penultimate appearance of his glittering career for Paris Saint-Germain, while elsewhere the battle for France's final Champions League qualifying berth intensifies.

Pahang steal late draw

AZAMUDDIN Akil's goal with the final touch of the match saw Pahang snatch a point against Super League leaders LionsXII in a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Darulmakmur Stadium in Kuantan yesterday which opens the way for Armed Forces to go top of the table today.

Arsenal eye unsettled Rooney

LONDON: Arsenal have discussed a move for unsettled Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (pic).