Football

Chelsea said on Wednesday that they had been rebuffed by Manchester United after making a cash bid for Rooney.

Blatter said Brazil might have been the wrong choice as host of the 2014 World Cup if the tournament is affected by social protests.

However, Chelsea after failing to rope in Edinson Cavani are now targeting Wayne Rooney.

The Congolese footballer had a year left on his contract but had made up his mind regarding his stay at the Hawthorns.

The club says the Spain international's buyout clause is to remain at 150 million euros ($197 million).

The Ligue 1 giants sre said to have splashed out 55m pounds to land the Uruguay and Napoli striker.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has bid for the English full-back and holds an edge over other current defenders in the present squad.

Manchester United legend and former captain Gary Neville expects Wayne Rooney will be staying at the Old Trafford.

Real Sociedad have bolstered their already strong attack by signing striker Haris Seferovic from Italian club Fiorentina as they prepare to play in the Champions League.

Atletico Madrid have reinforced their already solid defense by signing Martin Demichelis to a one-year contract.

AS Roma are set to sign Kevin Strootman, meaning Chelsea are free to make a move for Daniele De Rossi.

Benteke has been aware of interest from the two London clubs for some time, but has his heart set on a move to White Hart Lane.

Spanish radio network COPE on Wednesday claimed that the player has agreed deal with Champions League winners Bayern Munich.

The 20-year-old Frenchman has a three-year deal and has already joined up with his new teammates and manager Paolo Di Canio at Sunderland's training camp in Italy.

The Brazil midfielder is hoping to catch the eye of his national team manager before next year's World Cup on home soil by shining for his new club Manchester City.

Defending champions Barcelona will host Levante and Real Madrid are at home to Real Betis in the opening round of the Spanish La Liga season.