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"When I hear things like this, I don't think anything. I just heard it and I am calm. I am very happy at Barca and with my colleagues," said Neymar.

West Bromwich Albion have bolstered their defensive ranks by signing centre half Jonny Evans from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

India missed their first penalty of the shoot-out, while Nepal scored all five to earn the SAFF Championship.

The November 27-December 6 event will be known as Hero Hockey World League Final, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said in a release.

The Champions League season takes shape on Thursday when UEFA draws 32 elite teams into groups in Monaco.

Rodgers has defended the perceived change in Liverpool's playing style brought on by the inclusion of Benteke and said the tall Belgian striker gives his side an element of unpredictability they were lacking last season.

City earned their third straight win this season and a club record-equaling ninth victory in a row by beating Everton 2-0.

Chelsea will pay 30 million euros for Pedro, three of which will be based on performance, the Spanish champions Barcelona said on their website.

Pique has been banned for four matches by the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) after he was sent off for insulting a linesman during Super Cup second leg against Athletic Bilbao.

Valencia will not let the unresolved future of Argentina centre back Nicolas Otamendi distract them from Wednesday's Champions League playoff first leg at home to Monaco.

Bilbao won their last title in 1984, when they beat Barcelona 1-0 in the Copa del Rey final to complete a double of cup and league trophies.

Sunderland must find a quick solution after another shocking display on Saturday, a 3-1 home defeat by Norwich, left them stuck at the foot of the Premier League, manager Dick Advocaat said.

Sunday's clash against City is an ideal opportunity for Chelsea to signal the seriousness of their Premier League title defence, defender Zouma has said.

Schweinsteiger says he is on the verge of returning to full fitness after picking up a calf injury during the Premier League club's pre-season tour of the Unites States.

Carrick thinks Manchester United's all summer signings have quickly settled at Old Trafford and will do their bit in helping the club challenge for major honours this season.

West Bromwich Albion broke their club-record transfer fee to sign Rondon from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg, the Premier League club said on Monday.