Football

UEFA will vet sponsorship deals struck by clubs to ensure they are not flouting new rules designed to force clubs to clean up their finances.

Real Madrid players have suffered more racist abuse than those from other clubs, midfielder Jose Callejon said.

Mohun Bagan tasted their first win after the revocation of their ban by the AIFF as they thrashed ONGC 3-1.

Champions League challenger Malaga was the most active club on the closing day of the winter market with the signing of Morales.

Diego Costa scored two penalties to give 10-man Atletico Madrid a 2-1 home win over nine-man Sevilla on Thursday.

Alves called for stiffer punishments for clubs and said the English Premier League was an example to follow.

England play Brazil at Wembley on Wednesday ahead of World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro in March.

Ronaldo hit his 20th career hat trick to help Madrid rout Getafe 4-0, as Messi did him one better by netting four times.

Messi was in completely unstoppable form, scoring four times as Barcelona demolished Osasuna 5-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Roma were fortunate to come away with a 3-3 draw at Bologna, where Diamanti scored in the final minutes.

Spain's number one suffered the injury during Real's King's Cup quarter-final second leg against Valencia.

Lazio are currently five points behind league leaders Juventus.

Real Madrid are counting the cost of a few turbulent days which could end up completely derailing their season.

Ronaldinho made his last appearance against Bosnia in February last year.

Southampton are now four points out of the relegation zone in 15th place, while Everton remain in fifth, three points behind fourth-place Tottenham.

Galatasaray have reached a deal with Sneijder and pending a medical examination.