Football

Real host United on Wednesday in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 series.

Alex Ferguson questioned the practicality of the Premier League's new financial rules, saying they could be hard to enforce.

FIFA's anti-corruption advisers urged Sepp Blatter's executive committee to "demonstrate leadership" and not undermine their efforts.

The 22-year-old, who left Manchester City last month after two and a half years in England filled with bizarre tales on and off the field, parked his car in front of Linate arrivals.

Luiz Felipe Scolari's second coming as Brazil manager ended in a defeat as goals from Rooney and Lampard earned England side a 2-1 win.

Messi extended his record streak by scoring in his 12th consecutive Spanish league game to give leader Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Valencia.

England will be playing Brazil in a friendly in Rio de Janeiro on June 2.

With Saturday's draw, Dempo takes their points tally to 35 from 18 matches, four points adrift from East Bengal who moved at the top of the table.

Manchester United's crosstown rival, Manchester City, plays Liverpool on Sunday.

Liverpool seemed set for an impressive victory but Giroud and Walcott replied in a 2-minute burst for the Gunners.

Captain Terry started his first game since returning from a knee injury in the 2-2 draw with third tier Brentford.

Xavi has extended his contract with Barcelona for another two years, committing to the stay with the club through 2016.

After a hard-fought FA Cup tie, Man City avoided an unwanted replay thanks to a rare goal from the right back.

Florentino Perez denies the report that said Casillas and Ramos would ask for transfers unless Mourinho left the club.

Arsenal ran riot with four goals in 12 mad minutes after the break having fallen behind in the first half to Jack Collison's goal.

Gigi Del Neri has been sacked as coach of Genoa after his side lost 0-2 to fellow strugglers Cagliari in Serie A.