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Colombia handed Belgium their first setback in a year with a 2-0 friendly win thanks to goals by Falcao and Victor Ibarbo.

Searching for its first win in an international friendly this year, the Indian football team takes on Philippines without a quartet of senior players.

Belgium and Colombia are not usually considered heavyweights in world football yet their meeting is arguably the most attractive of the friendlies being played this week.

The final 11 spots for next year's finals in Brazil are about to be filled with matches taking place across the globe.

Manchester United's victory over Arsenal was the most significant moment yet of the Scotsman's Old Trafford tenure.

Barcelona lost Lionel Messi to another leg injury but still had more than enough firepower to win 4-1 at struggling Real Betis.

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.