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AC Milan registered a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Dubai Football Challenge at The Sevens Stadium.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said that Barcelona "breached the rules" governing the protection of minors and the registration of those attending football academies.

With QPR facing three games in six days, however, starting with a London derby at Arsenal on Friday, Ferdinand is ready for action, if required.

With the football World Cup in Brazil and the Indian Super League, there was no shortage of memorable moments in 2014.

None of United's injured players are likely to be fit for the next Premier League match against Newcastle United, manager van Gaal said.

Arsenal and injuries have gone hand in hand over the last decade when the Gunners have had more players spending lengthy spells on the sidelines.

Terry scored his first league goal of the season to help Chelsea beat Stoke 2-0 and restore their three-point lead atop the Premier League.

FC Goa were last week eliminated in the semi-final by eventual champions Atletico de Kolkata.

Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to join Chelsea at the top of the Premier League this weekend while Messi's double helped Barcelona to a 5-0 La Liga win over Cordoba.

However, the former Liverpool winger heaped praise on Rafique and goalkeeper Edel Bete for the team's victory.

The 33-year-old Carrick, who joined United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2006, takes over as Wayne Rooney's deputy from Darren Fletcher.

Life comes a full circle for Materazzi as the veteran was sent off in the final minutes of extra-time with his side going down 3-4 on aggregate against Kerela Blasters.

The 35-year-old Pirlo was one of seven Juventus players in the team of the year, including fellow veteran Gianluigi Buffon.

Japan coach Javier Aguirre, Herrera and Atletico Madrid captain Gabi were named in an alleged case of match-fixing involving a La Liga match in the 2010-11 season.

Balotelli, Suarez and Lambert who was brought in from Southampton to the club he supported as a boy, is yet to pay dividends to the clubs.

Goals by Ronaldo and Bale helped Real Madrid to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Ludogorets Razgrad on Tuesday and a clean sweep of six wins in Group C of the Champions League.