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The Rio de Janeiro club has placed a nine million-Euro price tag on the Brazil under-20 captain, who has also been linked to Barcelona and Juventus.

Ahmad Hatife had the East Bengal defence in tatters when he scored Mumbai FC's second goal before picking up a second yellow card of the match.

Carlo Ancelotti levelled some sharp criticism at centre backs Sergio Ramos and Pepe after the 4-1 win at home to Galatasaray.

Part of the stadium that will host the World Cup opener in Brazil next year collapsed, causing significant damage.

Ajax stayed in contention for the last 16 of the Champions League after becoming the first side to beat Barcelona this season with a 2-1 win.

Victory for United in the Group A clash would seal a spot in the knockout rounds with a match to spare.

The Dutch side, on four points, lie third behind already qualified Barcelona, who have 10 points, and AC Milan, who are on five.

The 27-year-old Spaniard has not played since coming off the bench during the 4-0 victory over Fulham on Nov. 9.

Tottenham players should be "ashamed" according to manager Andre Villas-Boas after his faltering side were pummelled 6-0 at Manchester City.

Olivier Giroud took advantage of a huge goalkeeping blunder to score a brace as Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Bayern Munich winger and Ballon d'Or candidate Franck Ribery will be sidelined for longer than originally believed.

Argentina, playing without injured captain Lionel Messi, drew 0-0 with fellow World Cup finalists Ecuador in a friendly at New Jersey.

England captain Gerrard and defender Walker will miss the international friendly against Chile at Wembley, according to media reports on Wednesday.

Messi said his priority was to return as soon as possible so he could contribute to the Spanish champions' quest for silverware.

Marcos Falopa took over the reins from Englishman Trevor Morgan.

Sunday's goal, his seventh of the season, kept up the Dutchman's record of scoring in every match against Arsenal since his departure.