KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's campaign in the Sudirman Cup came to an abrupt end when they lost 3-2 to Germany in their second Group C match at Putra Stadium on Tuesday.

MADRID: Chilean Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season and is expected to join Manchester City, reported Reuters.

MONACO: Assistant manager Jean Petit claims he expects Monaco to complete the signing of Uruguay international striker Radamel Falcao "as soon as possible."

LONDON: Wayne Rooney fears he is being forced out of Manchester United and into exile at Paris Saint-Germain, reported Daily Mirror.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian squash queen and world's number one Nicol David advanced into second round of the British Open squash championship at Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England on Tuesday.

SAO PAULO: Last week Neymar signed an agreement in which he committed to link up with Barcelona after representing Brazil in June's Confederations Cup, Brazilian newspaper 'O Globo' reported.

BARCELONA: Lionel Messi believes Neymar would make a "wonderful addition" to the Barcelona squad should the Brazilian sensation opt to move to Nou Camp.

LONDON: Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross says he is "gutted" by the departure of Tony Pulis, reported Stoke Sentinel.