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Seven-time European champion AC Milan limped to a goalless draw against Belgian side Anderlecht.

The Spain playmaker, who signed from Valencia in July 2010, said City's ambition was behind his decision to agree the deal.

West Ham United, which was without on-loan striker Andy Carroll because of injury, has seven points.

Oscar says Chelsea are not yet thinking about a possible showdown with Brazil's Corinthians in December's FIFA Club WC final.

Malaga owner Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani has no intention of selling and will continue to invest in the club.

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke also confident of India becoming a major sporting destination.

Perry has signed with Sydney FC in a deal she hopes will allow her to continue representing Australia at both football and cricket.

Anzhi qualified for the group stage of the Europa League for the first time on Thursday.

Falcao scored a hat-trick as the Spanish side beat Champions League winner Chelsea 4-1 in the European Super Cup.

Carvalho had been linked with a move to English club Queens Park Rangers.

The last time Real stayed winless after two La Liga matches was in the 2001-02 season.

Defending champion Real Madrid have made the worst start to their Spanish league in 39 years.

Lionel Messi scored a pair of late goals as Barcelona came from behind to win 2-1 at Osasuna.

The 30-year-old Cassano had filed a transfer request following Milan's sale of Thiago Silva and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

AC Milan chief executive confirmed the possible swap of his player Cassano with rivals Inter's Pazzini.

Ferdinand was found guilty of improper conduct over a Twitter comment about Chelsea rival Ashley Cole.