Football

As the years roll by, the gap between both Real Madrid and Barcelona and the rest of the league only gets wider.

The Czech was ruled out for three to four weeks after falling awkwardly during a training session.

Forlan officially joined the 2011 Coppa Italia winners on transfer deadline day.

Peter Crouch, Alan Hutton, Wilson Palacios, Jermaine Jenas and David Bentley left Tottenham.

The Wales international had fallen out of favour since Roberto Mancini took over City in December 2009.

The 26-year-old will finalise his move once the formal registration processes have been completed.

The Argentine star is due to come on Wednesday while his teammates Gonzalo Higuain and Angel di Maria already reached.

Messi is slated to arrive early on Wednesday for the friendly against Venezuela on Sept 2.

Atletico Madrid was held to a 0-0 draw by Osasuna, while Athletic Bilbao drew 1-1 with promoted Rayo Vallecano.

Two late goals helped Valencia to a 4-3 comeback win over Racing Santander.

Coates has acknowledged that both Liverpool and Manchester City are vying to bring him to England.

The midfielder has been linked with a move away from West Ham since their relegation last season.

Madrid value Kaka for 30 million euros which is less than half of what he cost when he signed from Milan.

Messi beat his Barcelona teammate Xavi Hernandez and Cristiano Ronaldo for the award.

Benfica and Lyon also advanced, joining BATE Borisov of Belarus and Czech side Viktoria Plzen.

Netherlands benefitted as previous leaders Spain were beaten by Italy.