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United goalkeeper David De Gea had done well in the first half to keep the home side at bay by producing a string of first rate saves.

Kevin Sammut is banned for 10-year by UEFA after being found guilty of match-fixing.

As per reports, Alexander Buttner is expected to undergo a medical on Monday for a five-year contract with United.

Pepe collided with teammate Iker Casillas in the 42nd minute when both tried to reach a cross in Real's area that led to Valencia's goal.

Villa played his first competitive minutes since breaking his leg last December and capped the win with a goal.

The 42-year-old stepped up from assistant to replace Pep Guardiola in the close season, taking over from his close friend who won 14 trophies.

Arsenal lacked cutting edge up front in the first game since Robin van Persie's exit, drawing 0-0 with Sunderland.

QPR manager Mark Hughes says the 29-year-old player "has got a winning mentality and that is what I want to have around the place."

Coach Alejandro Sabella seems to have found a formation which is capable of giving Messi the ball in his favourite position.

Lionel Messi scored and missed a penalty in Argentina's 3-1 win in Germany and Belgium stunned Netherlands 4-2.

Ribery and Benzema will be called before a judge to answer claims that they paid for sex with a minor.

Barcelona's defender Eric Abidal had a liver transplant in April.

Conte, who led Juventus to the title last season, is accused of failing to report match-fixing in two game.

Ferguson has confirmed that the club are interested in securing the signing of highly rated midfielder Lucas Moura.

Chelsea are understood to have had a 25 million euro offer already rejected by the Brazilian club.

The promise of a new professional football league is offering a glimmer of hope in Afghanistan.