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Real did not give details of financial terms but Spanish media reported they had agreed to pay around 3 million euros for the 16-year-old.

Despite a campaign of turmoil last season in which they finished seventh, United are behind only Real Madrid in the Deloitte's Football Money League.

Barcelona seized control of their King's Cup quarters against Atletico Madrid when Messi followed up his saved penalty to score and secure a 1-0 first-leg win.

Mourinho said: "I'm not happy he leaves. I would love the Premier League to keep always the best players. Or perhaps to take him on loan?"

At the same Etihad venue last season, Arsenal commanded 48 percent of the ball but in attempting to go toe-to-toe with Manchester City were thumped 6-3.

Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert scored to give Liverpool a 2-0 victory at Aston Villa on Saturday that kept the team in touch with the European places in the Premier League.

East Bengal is looking to set aside their disappointing performance in the Federation Cup while Mohun Bagan will hope the acute financial situation does not reflect on the club's showing.

Toure has again thrown his future into doubt by claiming he doesn't know if he will still be a Manchester City player next season.

Josep Bartomeu said that Messi wants to finish his career at Barca and his commitment and willingness are maximum.

Atletico have had the upper hand over their city rivals this term, beating them 2-1 on aggregate in August to win the Spanish Super Cup and 2-1 at the Bernabeu in La Liga.

Adrian converted the decisive spot-kick in a penalty shootout against 10-man Everton to send the Londoners into the FA Cup fourth round.

Atletico Madrid must avoid another poor first-half showing if they are to protect their 2-0 lead over Real Madrid in the King's Cup.

Manuel Neuer stands as the only barrier to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi extending their six-year domination of FIFA's player of the year award on Monday.

A Chelsea deal for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would be impossible under financial fair play rules, assistant coach Steve Holland said on Friday.

Lukaku spared his side a fifth straight defeat by snatching an added-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 home draw in the FA Cup third round on Tuesday.

Murmurs are starting to become louder that this summer could be the one Messi abandons Barcelona.