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Andre Villas-Boas said the club could fine forward Gareth Bale for failing to attend training ahead of an expected world record move to Real Madrid.

Chelsea's Fernando Torres and former Barcelona player Samuel Eto'o, now at Russia's Anzhi, are also possible targets.

The Club Licensing Committee First Instance Body decided to give one-time exemption so that they can participate in the upcoming 2013-14 football season.

Lionel Messi could play a part in Wednesday's Spanish Super Cup second leg at home to Atletico Madrid.

Striker Sunil Chhetri leads the 20-member Indian football squad for the forthcoming SAFF Championship in Kathmandu.

Barcelona say defender Adriano is doubtful for Wednesday's second leg of the Spanish Super Cup after injuring his right leg.

A Rio sports tribunal has halved a four-game ban handed to Fluminense and Brazil striker Fred earlier this month.

Barcelona says Dutch midfielder Ibrahim Afellay will be sidelined for four months after undergoing surgery on his right leg.

Sinclair has ended his miserable spell at Manchester City by joining West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan deal.

Five home teams failed to muster a win between them in Wednesday's first-leg matches.

Sweden striker Elmander has sealed a return to the Premier League by signing a loan deal with Norwich from Turkish side Galatasaray.

Five things to know about the Italian league as it prepares to kick off this week.

Cissokho becomes the fifth Anfield signing of the summer with the 25 year old joining Iago Aspas, Simon Mignolet, Luis Alberto and Kolo Toure as new additions.

Oscar and Frank Lampard got the goals for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as the Blues beat Hull 2-0.

Barzagli missed Italy's game against Argentina due to an Achilles tendon whereas Pepe is also returning after an injury-plagued 2012-13.

Liverpool and Tottenham are already in the race to sign the Anzhi Makhachkala player but reports say that Manchester United could hijack those deals.