Football

Chelsea manager said that Torres may be ready to "try a new life, a new club, probably a new league".

The Premier League club announced the signing on Wednesday without disclosing the fee, which is reported in the British media to be 8 million pounds.

Manchester United smashed the British transfer record when they signed Argentina winger Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid for 59.7 million pounds on Tuesday.

Manchester United's early season problems were compounded by a humiliating 4-0 loss to third-tier Milton Keynes Dons in the League Cup second round.

With captain Steven Gerrard also quitting the national set-up, there is suddenly a huge void in the centre of the England midfield.

Jovetic scored twice and Aguero netted seconds after coming on as a substitute as City beat defeated Liverpool in the first blockbuster game of the season.

Defending champion Atletico Madrid have the most challenging matchup, playing at Rayo Vallecano, while the two traditional powerhouses start the competition at home.

Atletico Madrid coach Simeone reiterated that it was impossible for his side to compete with their rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid over a full season.

It will be Samaras' second spell in the Premier League after playing for Manchester City from 2006-08. He spent the last six years at Celtic.

Aligning Suarez with Messi and Neymar to spear Barcelona's attack looks like a winning formula, if the three can set aside their problems and possible distractions.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotii on Sunday ruled out any further signings before the end of the month.

Moses has struggled to make an impact at Stamford Bridge since moving from Wigan in 2012 and spent last season on loan at Liverpool.

Italy named former Juventus coach Antonio Conte as their manager on Thursday, replacing Cesare Prandelli who quit after the team's failure at this year's World Cup.

Pulis has parted company with Palace less than 48 hours before they kick off their Premier League season against Arsenal.

World Cup-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Champions League-winning forward Cristiano Ronaldo are in a three-player contest to win UEFA's best player in Europe award.

Swansea have sold Chico Flores to Welsh club and Pablo Hernandez to Lekhwiya in Qatar.