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Real Madrid held to a draw at Olimpic in Copa del Rey
Real were held to a drab 0-0 at third-division Olimpic Xativa, while Atletico started their title defense with an easy 4-0 win at Sant Andreu.
Barcelona survive early scare to beat Cartagena 4-1 in Copa del Rey
Barcelona conceded a surprise early goal but a double from Pedro helped them fight back to secure a 4-1 victory.
Beaten David Moyes praises former club Everton
Everton's 1-0 victory means that Manchester United now find themselves at ninth in the table.
MLS says no bending for Beckham in bid for Miami team
According to commissioner Don Garber there will not be a new team in South Beach until a stadium deal is in place.
Three stadiums to miss FIFA deadline for Brazil World Cup
At least three World Cup stadiums in Brazil will not be finished by the end of December as FIFA had requested.
Real Betis fire coach Pepe Mel; Juan Carlos Garrido takes over
Last-place Real Betis have fired coached Pepe Mel after a poor start to the Spanish league season.
Mexico confirm Herrera as World Cup finals coach
Herrera, whose previous appointment in mid-October was only for the two-leg playoff, will take up the job at the end of the Mexican Apertura championship.
France's Koscielny cleared to play World Cup opener
Koscielny was cleared to play from the start of World Cup after FIFA only gave him a one-match suspension for his red card against Ukraine in their playoff.
Cristiano Ronaldo injury free and ready to return to action
Ronaldo has recovered from a muscle strain and is ready to return to action, the Real Madrid and Portugal forward said on Monday.
Samir Nasri's brace seals 3-0 victory for Manchester City against Swansea
Samir Nasri scored twice as Manchester City maintained their 100 per cent home record and moved to third place in the Premier League.
Martin Jol sacked by Fulham following defeat at West Ham
Fulham are in 18th place and in the relegation zone following a 1-0 loss to West Ham on Saturday, having earned just 10 points from 13 games.
Rangdajied United register first win, defeat Mohun Bagan 2-0
Rangdajied United FC finally shrugged off their winless run after defeating Kolkata Giants Mohun Bagan 2-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goals lift Portugal to No. 5 in FIFA rankings
Ronaldo's match-winning goals for Portugal in World Cup playoff matches against Sweden lifted his country to No. 5 in the monthly FIFA rankings.
Arturo Vidal vital for Juve's Champions League hopes
Juve's 3-1 victory on Wednesday means they need only a draw at Galatasaray on December 10 to progress.
Late goals help Manchester City sink bottom club Plzen
Manchester City kept up the pressure on Bayern Munich at the top of Champions League Group D with a 4-2 victory over Viktoria Plzen.
Bendtner arrested after causing criminal damage
Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has been given a formal warning by police after being arrested for causing criminal damage at his apartment.
