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1ST LEAD: Valencia thrash Getafe and move up to fifth

1ST LEAD: Valencia thrash Getafe and move up to fifth

Angry Klinsmann calls for improvement after Wolfsburg debacle

Bayern Munich coach Juergen KlinsmannMunich  - Bayern Munich coach Juergen Klinsmann ran out of patience in the wake of a 5-1 humiliation at VfL Wolfsburg, telling his players on Sunday that their personal future and that of the club is at stake over the next days and weeks.

"It is important to me that everyone understands what is at stake here: the year 2009 for Bayern, the future for Bayern," Klinsmann told reporters after adressing the team.

"The players must know that they face consequences at some stage. After the season we will review who has worked well and who hasn't."

VfL Wolfsburg: An unlikely Bundesliga title challenger

VfL WolfsburgHamburg  - VfL Wolfsburg are trying hard to keep their feet on the ground after a 5-1 demolition of holders Bayern Munich made them new Bundesliga leaders and top title favourites.

"They played like champions," said German football federation sports director Matthias Sammer on Premiere pay-TV after the final whistle on Saturday.

The Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung paper agreed on Sunday, saying: "The title would no longer be a miracle."

Adriano delays return to Inter Milan

AdrianoRome  - Inter Milan on Sunday were awaiting the return of striker driano, who has remained in Brazil after being in the squad for two 2010 World Cup qualifiers over the past week.

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Adriano, 26, could return to Italy Monday or Tuesday. He failed to board a scheduled flight for Italy on Friday and did not communicate his decision to his agent and Inter.

Adriano has suffered from alcohol problems and depression over the past two years. Brazil coach Dunga kept him on the bench in games played against Ecuador on March 28 and Peru on Wednesday, but Inter coach Jose Mourinho didn't want to dwell on his personal problems.

Tevez prepared to reduce pay demands

Carlos TevezLondon, Apr 5 : To ensure his move to Manchester United is completed during the summer, footballer Carlos Tevez is prepared to reduce his pay demands.

It has been claimed that United are reluctant to pay 30 million pounds to Media Sport Investments, who hold the Argentinean striker’s registration.

But Tevez is so desperate for the deal to be done he has told his advisers to lower their asking price so he can sign a new five-year contract, News of the World reported.

Villarreal's Cazorla out for season after breaking leg

Villarreal's Cazorla out for season after breaking legMadrid - Villarreal and Spain winger Santi Cazorla will be out for the rest of the season after breaking his right leg in Saturday's 3-0 defeat away to Almeria.

Cazorla, 24, suffered the injury in the 64th minute and was immediately stretchered off.

He has become a key man for Villarreal in recent seasons, thanks to his hard work, his crosses from the right and his important goals.

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