Football

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti is under no illusions as to why the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium hasn't exactly been applauding him this season.

An Aaron Ramsey header gave patient Arsenal an important 1-0 win at last season's runners-up Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

When his retired predecessor's book came out last month, Moyes said he was too busy to read it but that seems to have changed.

Pele said Brazilians shouldn't turn against Diego Costa for choosing to play for Spain instead of Brazil.

Celta Vigo's Alex Lopez scored twice in a 5-0 rout at Malaga in the Spanish league.

Mumbai FC will look to get back to winning ways when they host Mohun Bagan in an I-league round-seven clash at the Balewadi Sports Complex.

Mohammedan Sporting played out a goalless draw with United SC, who were reduced to 10 men in a round six I-League clash.

Franck Ribery dazzled on his return from injury, scoring twice as the holders demolished Viktoria Plzen 5-0.

The win helped Bilbao climb to sixth on 16 points from nine games, while Villarreal stay fourth on 17.

Moyes has compared Januzaj to Rooney and has urged the 18-year-old to sign a new contract with the club.

"I've thought for years and years that British players are technically as good as Europeans," says Brendan Rodgers.

The Premier League leaders are without a trophy since 2005 but ex-Arsenal striker Bergkamp believes they can end that barren run by winning the title in May.

Manchester City will be without captain Vincent Kompany for Saturday's Premier League trip to West Ham United.

Also Atletico Madrid will travel to Espanyol seeking, just like Barcelona, their night straight win of the season.

France, 25th in the latest FIFA standings which will be updated on Thursday, are unlikely to be seeded in the playoff draw which takes place in Zurich.

England Roy Hodgson said that his approach has not altered in the face of criticism throughout the campaign.