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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.

Torres could make his Atletico Madrid return seven years after last wearing the red and white-striped shirt when the defending league champions host Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona have sacked Andoni Zubizarreta as their director of football, the Spanish club said.

Grimes had been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, but agreed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Liberty Stadium.

Gerrard's Liverpool career will be remembered for heroic acts of willpower that ensured no deficit was irretrievable and no opponent unbeatable.

Two second-half goals in two minutes by David Nugent and Jeffrey Schlupp gave bottom-place Leicester a Premier League point in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Thursday.

Sturridge is set for a January return, according to manager Brendan Rodgers, who hinted he was unlikely to dip into the transfer market.