Football

Chelsea can go top for a few hours at least with victory at Newcastle United, having reached the League Cup quarter-finals in midweek with a 2-0 victory at Arsenal.

Kaka will start for AC Milan against Fiorentina at the San Siro on Saturday, coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Friday.

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has guaranteed the place of injured striker Fred at next year's World Cup.

Atletico kept pace with leaders Barcelona and restored their five-point lead over Real when Costa and Villa each scored a penalty in a 2-1 win.

Carlo Ancelotti has labelled FIFA president Sepp Blatter's comments on Cristiano Ronaldo's demeanour on the field as disrespectful.

Two wins in three days against top English clubs are a sign Chelsea have enough squad depth to compete for honours across the board.

Pellegrini walked straight down the players' tunnel without shaking hands with Mourinho after Chelsea snatched a 90th-minute winner on Sunday.

United are eight points behind leaders Arsenal but Hughes said the departure of Ferguson, who won 13 league crowns at Old Trafford, would inevitably lead to a dip.

Dalglish will soon be seen coaching one of the eight franchise teams in the much-awaited Indian Super League scheduled to start next January.

The Italian club sent scouts to watch the 23-year-old during Atletico's 1-0 victory over Cruzeiro earlier this month.

Scot in his autobiography said that the forward "asked away" rather than referring to any formal transfer request.

Fulham came from behind to beat Palace 4-1 as the win lifted them to 14th with 10 points.

AC Milan vice president Galliani confirmed that Balotelli and Abbiati could probably miss the Champions League game against Barcelona due to injuries.

Ozil scored twice as Arsenal showed their great offensive power and extended their lead in the English Premier League to two points.

Mourinho believes his captain John Terry may have acted too hastily in deciding to make himself unavailable for the England team.

Messi says he has recovered from a leg injury and is ready to return to the pitch in time for his club's upcoming games against AC Milan and Real Madrid.