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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.

IBNLive Sports gives you Thursday's round-up of all the latest transfer news and gossip involving the leading clubs and top players around the world.

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.

Rooney has been called up despite being ruled out of Manchester United's last pre-season friendly through injury.

Ireland winger James McClean has joined Wigan Athletic from Sunderland on a three-year deal.

Odilio Rodrigues, vice-president of Santos, doesn't regret arranging the friendly against Barcelona which the Brazilian football club lost 0-8.

Remy joined QPR in the January transfer window and scored six goals in 14 appearances, but couldn't prevent the London club being relegated to the League Championship.