Football

AC Milan went top of the leaderboard beating Parma and Udinese defeated Cesena.

Messi joined Marco van Basten, Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo as the only players to win the three major individual awards.

Lionel Messi was named in Argentina's squad for next month's friendly against Japan in Saitama despite being injured.

Milan to start its campaign four days after a 2-0 defeat at Cesena in which Ibrahimovic hit the post.

Liverpool had goalkeeper Pepe Reina to thank for earning his side a point in a goalless draw.

The 24-year-old striker has failed to find the net for England since last September.

The diminutive hitman has expressed a desire to win the Scudetto with his prospective club.

Rodallega hit the winner when Spurs goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini let the ball squirm past him in the 80th minute.

They need to remain professional and honour their contracts, club's football administrator, Brian Marwood, said.

Tottenham's 6-3 aggregate victory ensures there will be four Premier League sides in the group stage.

Arsenal have not won a trophy since the 2005 FA Cup and Mourinho believes that run will continue.

The 33-year-old Gallas is only the sixth player to join Spurs after also playing for Arsenal.

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick as Barcelona won a record ninth Supercup by beating Sevilla 4-0.

The win leaves the Blues, who also thrashed West Brom 6-0 in their opening game, top of the EPL table.

Brazilian prodigy Neymar got a pay-rise from Santos and committed himself to the Brazilian club for next 5 years.

The City manager said United too had splashed big money on players in the past.