Football

Cardiff City have signed Manchester United's Brazilian left back Fabio and Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones.

Balotelli could be in hot water again after he was booked for provoking Cagliari supporters after scoring against the Sardinian side in AC Milan's 2-1 win.

United smashed the club's transfer record to sign Mata from Chelsea for 37.1 million pounds, giving the beleaguered EPL champions a major lift.

Churchill Brothers showed remarkable resilience as they outclassed a formidable Sporting Clube de Goa 3-1 to win their maiden Federation Cup title.

Lukas Podolski scored twice in the opening half-hour as the Premier League leaders romped to a 4-0 win over third-tier Coventry City.

The call was made to police in the northern English city a few minutes after United lost to Sunderland on penalties at Old Trafford.

Fernando Torres faces a "few weeks" out of action after suffering a knee ligament injury in Chelsea's 3-1 win over Manchester United.

East Bengal suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Sporting Clube Goa while Mohun Bagan hammered Shillong Lajong 6-0 in the 35th Federation Cup football tournament.

It is a matter of time until City become the first English side to complete an unprecedented quadruple trophy haul in a single season, captain Kompany.

FIFA selected World Cup final referee Howard Webb as one of the 25 who will officiate at this year's tournament in Brazil.

Garcia, who earned 20 caps with Spain, had been playing in Mexico before making the announcement on his website on Tuesday.

Dortmund have signed striker Tim Vayrynen from Finnish first division side FC Honka.

Moyes hopes Rooney, who has a groin injury, will be available for the January 19 league game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Moyes has been charged with misconduct by the English FA for his comments about match officials after a loss to Sunderland in the League Cup.

Midfielder Ramires was cautioned by referee Andre Marriner for simulation in the FA Cup third round 2-0 victory over Derby County.

Juventus remained on course for a third straight title with a 3-0 victory over second-placed Roma.