Football

Bent strike deepens Newcastle woes By Jonathan Wilson

Bent strike deepens Newcastle woes By Jonathan WilsonLondon  - Darren Bent got the only goal as Tottenham Hotspur beat Newcastle United 1-0 in the English Premier League on Sunday to heighten the relegation fears of Alan Shearer's side.

Newcastle lie second from bottom, four points from safety with five games of the season remaining.

Tottenham, meanwhile, are only a point off seventh place and qualification for the Europa League.

Although Newcastle mounted a late rally, Tottenham's victory was far more comfortable than the 1-0 margin may suggest.

Cannavaro to rejoin Juventus

Fabio CannavaroRome  - Veteran defender Fabio Cannavaro has decided to rejoin Serie A clu

Ronaldo says he’s wired to Man U as long as Fergie is coach

Cristiano RonaldoLondon, Apr. 19 : Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to stay on at Manchester United as long as Sir Alex Ferguson remains the club's manager.

The Portuguese winger has told close friends that he has no intention of joining Real Madrid this summer if Ferguson reassures him he will continue to manage United next season.

A source close to the United player revealed to The Mirror: "Cristiano has no immediate desire to leave United while Sir Alex is the manager. And Cristiano has made that abundantly clear to him. In the event that situation was to change, he would undoubtedly reconsider his position."

Magath stays low key as Wolfsburg keep on winning

Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath Hamburg  - Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath is still picking Bayern Munich to retain the German league title but it's getting harder for him to suppress a smile.

With just six games remaining, Wolfsburg stay three points ahead of Bayern and have a superior goal difference.

Magath's insistence his team are still only targeting a top-five place is looking increasingly questionable.

"Ten per cent," was how Magath rated his team's chances of winning the Bundesliga in an interview with DSF television on Sunday.

Real Madrid keeps up pressure on Barcelona by winning in Huelva

Real Madrid keeps up pressure on Barcelona by winning in HuelvaMadrid  - Real Madrid kept up the pressure on Spanish leaders Barcelona on Saturday, with a 1-0 win away to lowly Recreativo Huelva.

The tight win leaves in-form Real six points behind Barca, who earlier on Saturday won 1-0 in Getafe.

"We had to win tonight, in order to prevent them (Barcelona) from escaping," said Real goal scorer Marcelo.

Real have won 15 of their last 16 league games thanks to the defensive solidity given to them by coach Juande Ramos, who took over from Bernd Schuster in December.

Barcelona nine points ahead of Real Madrid after victory in Getafe

Barcelona nine points ahead of Real Madrid after victory in Getafe Madrid - A handsome 1-0 win away to Getafe on Saturday stretches Barcelona's lead at the top of the Spanish Liga to nine points.

Barca's 12th away win, a new club record, leaves Lionel Messi and company nine points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who are away to lowly Recreativo Huelva later on Saturday.

Barca have won their last six league games without conceding a single goal.

"It was another good game by us," said playmaker Xavi. "We are enjoying our football and our results are excellent."

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