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The 24-year-old is the big signing Liverpool fans have craved since selling last season's top scorer Luis Suarez to Barcelona in July.

Malaga scored in the 34th minute when Luis Alberto converted the rebound from his own penalty after goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz blocked his spot kick.

Ricki coached the New Zealand team at 2010 FIFA World Cup but quit his position after the Kiwis failed to qualify for 2014 Brazil World Cup.

Manager Van Gaal said his team need to learn to cope with pressure after they slumped to a 2-1 home defeat to Swansea City on the opening day of the EPL season.

Afellay joined Barca in December 2010 but injury wrecked his chances of establishing himself in the first team and he has only made 35 appearances overall.

Neymar has returned to training after passing a medical exam as he continues his recovery from a fractured vertebra, said Barcelona.

Lampard left Chelsea in June but will be back in the Premier League for six months before joining up with City's affiliate club New York for their inaugural season.

Costa Rica right back Cristian Gamboa and Australia left back Jason Davidson have signed for West Bromwich Albion, weeks after playing at the World Cup.

Sunil Chhetri's goal in the final moments of the game proved a mere consolation as India went down 1-3 to third division Czech side TJ Domalice.

Real Madrid have agreed to sign highly-rated Navas, who shone at the World Cup, on a six-year contract.

Norwegian international defender Brede Hangeland has joined English football club Crystal Palace.

The Spanish club have signed Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa for a three-year contract after his standout performance at the World Cup.

A Spanish judge rejected a prosecutor's request to drop charges of tax fraud against Messi and ordered the investigation to proceed.

The 36-year-old returns to Stamford Bridge having left in 2012 after winning the Champions League.

Suarez, who is serving a 4-month biting ban and has been signed by Barca, will return to action in October.

Rosell was questioned in Spain's criminal high court over an alleged $12 million tax fraud and misappropriation in the signing of Neymar last year.