Football

Barca have been accused of tax fraud after it came to light the striker's transfer fee, initially disclosed as 57.1 million euros, was in fact closer to 90 million euros.

Gerardo Martino says "something is not right" with Lionel Messi after the Argentina forward vomited during an exhibition match.

Adam has been banned for three matches after being found guilty of violent conduct by the English FA, the governing body said on Wednesday.

England can benefit from the feelgood factor generated by Liverpool's Premier League title challenge, captain Steven Gerrard said.

Last year, Cech helped Chelsea win the Europa League but failed to qualify with the national team for the World Cup in Brazil.

The 39-year-old Campbell's claims were revealed in extracts from his biography being serialised in the Sunday Times newspaper.

Jordi Alba has returned to training following his thigh strain, the Spanish champions said.

Liverpool beat Swansea 4-3 to maintain their Premier League title challenge thanks to two goals each from Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson.

Arsenal cruised past Sunderland to keep pace in the Premier League title race, with goals from Olivier Giroud, Tomas Rosicky and Laurent Koscielny.

Dempo looks to be a well balance side after their latest new recruit defender Haroon Amiri and striker Tolgay Ozbey.

Barcelona dismissed any notion they are a declining force when they won 2-0 at Man City to virtually guarantee their place in the quarters of the Champions League.

Mourinho's latest target was Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, whom he labelled on Friday a "specialist in failure".

Napoli humiliated Roma 3-0 on Wednesday to progress 5-3 on aggregate.

Champions of the EPL last season, United are seventh in the standings, nine points from the crucial fourth Champions League place during a difficult first season since Ferguson's retirement.

Defenders Daniel Agger and Glen Johnson returned to training this week while Lucas Leiva, Mamadou Sakho and Jose Enrique are all making progress.

Chelsea, who had won nine of their last 11 games in all competitions, were expected to make light work of a West Brom side languishing in the bottom three.