Spanish football writer Andy West: "Simeone at Atleti: La Liga, Copa del Rey and Europa League winners, and Champions League finalists. All on limited budget. Best coach in the game?"

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Diego Simeone extends his deal as manager of reigning Spanish champions Atletico Madrid until 2020.

The ex-Argentina midfielder guided Los Rojiblancos to their first Liga since 1996, as well as last season's Champons League final where they were beaten by neighbours Real Madrid.

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Michel Platini was known for his leadership on the field - now the ex-France and Juventus midfielder believes he is the right man to guide Uefa to success.

"I am proud to be your team-mate, proud to be the captain of this winning team and proud of our achievements," he tells the Uefa Congress in Austrian capital Vienna.

"And I am excited to be taking on the challenges that await us over the next four years. I know that I can count on you. And you know that you can count on me."

Following the news that Michel Platini has been elected unopposed as Uefa's president for a third term (see 12:07), our French-speaking colleagues have been furiously translating his triumphant address.

"We Europeans want a strong Fifa - a Fifa that is respectable and respected - since Fifa is and always will be football's supreme authority, the sport's ultimate governing body," says the 59-year-old ex-France international.

While Germany boss Joachim Low wants Liverpool's Emre Can to play at the European Under-21 Championships, another Merseyside-based youngster should not travel to the tournament - according to his manager.

Ross Barkley needs a "proper break" in the summer instead of going to the Czech Republic with the England squad, says Everton gaffer Roberto Martinez.

"We need to look after him," the Spaniard tells the Liverpool Echo.

"Do that and we will have a player completely new for next season after the experiences he has had this season."

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Here's a line from Germany boss Joachim Low that will prick up the ears of Liverpool fans.

Reds defender/midfielder Emre Can should play at this summer's European Under 21 Championships, says Low.

"Emre Can, Kevin Volland, Max Meyer and Leon Goretzka all have a big future, but they should play at the tournament," he adds.

The world champions face the Asian champions when Germany host Australia this week. And, despite naming a strong squad, Germany boss Joachim Low says he will give opportunities to his fringe players.

Low confirms Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer - who was voted as world's third best player earlier this year - will not play against the Socceroos in Kaiserslautern.

But he adds that he is "thinking of putting" Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in his starting XI.

Ryan Mason is not the only one delighted with his call-up to the England squad - his team-mates are happy too. Fellow midfielder Nabil Bentaleb is the latest Spurs player to offer his congratulations...

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Michel Platini, wearing a dark Uefa blazer and loose blue tie, is addressing the Uefa Congress following the announcement of his third term as the European governing body's president.

Unfortunately, we don't speak French to tell you what he is saying. But we will bring you the translation of any decent quotes when we get them...

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Michel Platini is re-elected as Uefa president until 2019. He stood unopposed.

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Liamjhicks: Anyone else think it's crazy that Falcao is sitting on around 300k a week not doing much and is actually asking to leave?!

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Here is the man of the moment - Harry Kane - getting stuck into his first England training session.

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Kevin Pietersen says he is "hugely grateful" to Sunrisers Hyderabad and the IPL for being allowed to make a county cricket return.

"My focus is now very much on the upcoming season in England and I'm absolutely determined to score as many runs as possible," he says.

"I've never made any secret of my overwhelming desire to once again represent England and I'm going to do everything in my power to earn a recall to the international set-up.

"To once again put on that England shirt would be a privilege and an honour, but now I have to focus on performing domestically and give myself the best possible chance of meriting selection."

Kevin Pietersen's agreement to leave Sunrisers Hyderabad means he will miss all their IPL fixtures in the regular season.

However, the 34-year-old will be recalled should they reach the knockout stages of the competition which starts on 19 May. The IPL final takes place on 24 May.

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Kevin Pietersen's return to county cricket is closer after he was released from his contract with Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad.

It means he can now join a county side - with Surrey thought to be the front-runners for his signature - as he steps up his quest for an England recall. Sunrisers confirmed the move in a joint statement with the player on Tuesday.

Pietersen, sacked by England in February 2014, last week told BBC Sport he would "do anything" to get back in.

Sam J. Frampton: Limiting wouldn't guarantee English players become better. I'd rather see higher quality coaching.

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England:, external The team warms up at St Georges Park at the start of today's training session.

Is the national team training next to a golf course? That giant flag behind them looks like it belongs on the 11th green at Augusta...

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It seems the ignominy of playing for the under-21s was too much...

Radamel Falcao wants to leave Manchester United in the summer even if he is offered a permanent deal, reports the Manchester Evening News., external

According to the newspaper, the Colombian striker is understood to have indicated his intention to leave Old Trafford - after being largely being frozen out this season.

Newcastle Falcons have signed Scotland prop Jon Welsh from Pro-12 side Glasgow Warriors on a two-year contract.

Loose-head Welsh, 28, has four caps and was part of head coach Vern Cotter's squad for the recent Six Nations.

"I think Newcastle are a club with a big future. For me personally, it's the challenge of being able to come and compete in the Premiership," he said.