THINGS are looking bleak as far as badminton is concerned.

SINGAPORE: Atletico Madrid defeated Singapore Select XI 2-0 in a friendly at Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday to win the first Peter Lim Charity Cup.

KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Darul Takzim continue to put pressure on leaders LionsXII by beating Kelantan 2-0 in a Super League match at Larkin Stadium on Wednesday.

WENTWORTH, USA: Sergio Garcia was so upset by the furore caused by his "fried chicken" jibe at Tiger Woods that he contemplated pulling out of this week's PGA Championship at Wentworth, said the Spaniard on Wednesday, reported Reuters.

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.

PUTRAJAYA: Newly-appointed Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin fired his first salvo after taking office by taking the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to task for an embarrassing exit from the Sudirman Cup at the group stage.

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."