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Contracted to Chelsea until 2017, he was linked with a potential move to PSG during last month's transfer window, but has no intention of going anywhere.

Barcelona and Real Madrid are on course for a King's Cup final showdown after Spain's two dominant teams recorded convincing home wins in their semi-final first legs.

Rodgers refused to criticise Toure after his glaring error gifted West Brom striker Victor Anichebe an equalising goal in their 1-1 Premier League draw.

Brazil midfielder Paulinho earned Tottenham a point by scoring a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 draw at Hull in the Premier League.

Wilfried Zaha completed his loan move to Cardiff on the final day of the January transfer window while Fabio had already signed a permanent deal with the club.

The last time Juventus hosted Inter Milan the visitors ended the Bianconeri's impressive streak of 49 games unbeaten with a 3-1 victory.

He became the second Everton defender to sign a new deal this week after left back Leighton Baines penned a long-term contract.

Everton hope to know later on Wednesday the extent of their striker's ankle ligament injury.

Mata has arrived at Manchester United's training complex by helicopter to undergo a medical examination before sealing his club-record move.

Anelka was charged by the English Football Association for performing a gesture considered to be anti-Semitic while he was celebrating a goal.

Atletico failed in their bid to usurp Barcelona at the top of La Liga as they were held 1-1 by Sevilla.

Real Madrid say Varane has returned to training with the team for the first time since being sidelined in November due to problems with his right knee.

Xavi joined Barca's academy in 1991 at the age of 11 and made his debut for the first team under Dutch coach Louis van Gaal in August 1998.

Van Persie believes manager David Moyes must be given time to sort out the club's problems after a difficult start to the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo couldn't hide how much it meant to him, finally being voted the world's best soccer player again.

Angerer, the current European player of the year, defeated United States forward Abby Wambach, last year's winner, and five-time champion Marta of Brazil.