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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.

Real Madrid have indicated that they will accept a bid in the region of 10 million pounds.

Guardiola was also left frustrated by Mourinho's antics.

Arsenal host Udinese in a Champions League qualifier on Tuesday.

Ferdinand sustained a hamstring injury, while Rafael dislocated his shoulder during the match against West Brom.

Chelsea had several penalty appeals turned down in the 0-0 stalemate.

Both sides settled for a point each in the goalless draw on the opening day.

Enrique will become the Reds' fifth summer signing.

The first leg will take place on August 16 at the Emirates Stadium.

Pele says in-demand compatriot Neymar should follow his example and stay with Santos.

The former Man United midfielder said Barton could be an ideal signing for Arsenal.