Football

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has a selection headache as his side prepares for Monday night's game away to Granada.

A Rio sports tribunal has halved a four-game ban handed to Fluminense and Brazil striker Fred earlier this month.

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said he is waiting to see if injured Lionel Messi will recover and be able to play against Paraguay.

Anelka had already been excused from the game against Everton on compassionate grounds after learning that Eric Manasse had died.

Armenian referee Andranik Arsenyan and assistant Hovhannes Avagyan were suspended for life by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body

Mourinho feels that Paul Lambert needs 'maturity', claiming that the Villa boss complained too much during Villa's loss to Chelsea.

A late Isco goal four minutes from time ensured Carlo Ancelotti began his reign as Real Madrid boss with a victory against Betis.

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For the first time since Messi became their centerpiece, Barcelona have brought in a player who could represent their future in a distant post-Messi era.

Cristiano Ronaldo tap-in salvaged a 1-1 home draw for an injury-ravaged Portugal side against the Netherlands.

Rooney has taken a limited part in United's pre-season and missed Sunday's Community Shield victory over Wigan with a shoulder injury.

Moyes lifted his first piece of silverware in his first 'official' game as Manchester United manager - but dedicated it to Sir Alex Ferguson.

"We have identified the player as one we would like to have with us," said the Chelsea manager.

The club are keen to make a marquee signing after seeing their rivals Barcelona sign Brazilian wonderkid Neymar.

AC Milan and Arsenal's potential opponents include Fenerbahce and Metalist Kharkiv, who are fighting fixing allegations.

Manchester United boss David Moyes is trying to bring the 26-year-old Spain international back to the Premier League.