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UEFA is considering how to change the seedings for the Champions League clubs, with one option guaranteeing top-seeding to winners of high-ranked leagues.

Brazilian great Zico has been signed to coach Goa in the new eight-team Indian Super League next month.

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been named Germany captain to replace the retired Philipp Lahm.

Liverpool's speedy attacking unit produced a 3-0 victory over Tottenham though Mario Balotelli failed to score on his return to the Premier League.

Ronaldo has recovered from the knee injury that affected him at the end of the last campaign but was also not 100 percent at the World Cup in Brazil.

Valencia's Alcacer, Parejo and Piatti found the target as they took full advantage of the first-half dismissal of Malagato win 3-0 at the Mestalla.

Teams in the top division have splashed out 725 million pounds since the transfer window opened, easily beating the record - set in 2013 - of 630 million pounds.

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.