Manchester United's £50million January Transfer Budget is an Admission of Failure

If some of the messages coming out of Manchester United have been rather curious, the timing is anything but.

Manchester United's David Moyes to be backed by Glazer cash in January

David Moyes will be backed by the Glazer family in the January transfer window should he wish to spend heavily, with the Manchester United manager considering a potential £50m move for Everton's Leighton Baines and Athletic Bilbao's Ander Herrera.

Bacary Sagna contract talks ongoing, says Arsene Wenger

The Gunners full-back, 30, is out of contract in the summer, but Wenger refused to be drawn any further on the player’s future when they sat alongside each other at Monday’s pre-match press conference.

Adebayor returns to Tottenham’s first-team training

The Spurs striker has been linked with a move away from White Hart Lane this summer and remains a loan target of Championship leaders QPR.

Chelsea’s Kevin De Bruyne set for January exit

The Belgian winger has not travelled with the Blues for Tuesday’s group clash in Romania with Steaua Bucharest, and has instead been instructed to report for under-21s training for the next three days.

Everton fans show no sign of missing Moyes As Newscastle Were Axed

Everton maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season and climbed into the top four with a 3-2 win over Newcastle United.

Arsenal need to build on Mesut Ozil signing

Arsenal signing Mesut Ozil was one of the biggest deals of the summer and the Gunners are fortunate to have such a fantastic player.

Odemwingie ends West Brom nightmare after completing Cardiff Move

Peter Odemwingie appears to have sealed a move away from West Brom - this time officially.

The striker has signed for Cardiff City on a two-year deal after the Baggies accepted an offer of £2.25m.

United Set For Final Bid For Fellaini-Baines

Everton are bracing themselves for a final push from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines as Toffees manager Roberto Martinez bids to tie up a deal for Wigan’s James McCarthy.

Jimmy Kebe signs For Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has said he hopes to bring in another three or four players before the transfer deadline after completing the signing of Jimmy Kebe from Reading.

France clinch U-20 World Cup title

France clinched a maiden under-20 World Cup title on Saturday after defeating Uruguay 4-1 on penalties following a goalless draw in Istanbul.

Ameobi, Anichebe for Bafana tie

The duo of Shola Ameobi and Victor Anichebe are among Nigeria's overseas stars being considered for the Nelson Mandela Challenge against South Africa next month.

Thiago Alcantara Likely To Threaten Arjen Robben And Franck Ribery

Two years ago, none of this would have been possible. Two years ago, given the choice between a move to Old Trafford or a move to the Allianz Arena, Thiago Alcantara would not have thought twice before choosing the former.

Mourinho Returns to Stamford Bridge for the Second Time

LONDON -- When Jose Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007 after falling out with owner Roman Abramovich, it looked like the divorce would be final.

But less than six years after his departure, the Special One is back at Stamford Bridge to the delight of Blues fans -- and he said it took him only a few minutes to agree to a new union.

"I had to prepare myself not to be too emotional on my arrival at the club, but obviously I am very happy," Mourinho told Chelsea TV. "It was an easy decision.

Anatoliy Tymoshchuk Signs for Zenit St Petersburg

The experienced midfielder has made the decision to leave the treble winners for the Russian giants as he returns to familiar grounds

Zenit St Petersburg have announced on their official website that they have secured the services of Anatoliy Tymoshchuk from Bayern Munich on a free transfer. The holding midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the Russian giants.

Boateng: Heynckes is like a Father to Me

The Germany international has nothing but praise for the outgoing Bayern Munich boss and feels winning the treble was a fitting farewell

Jerome Boateng has taken the time to praise Jupp Heynckes in the wake of Bayern Munich's phenomenal 2012-13 campaign and has made it clear that the experienced coach has played a key role in his career.

Fergie Marks Old Trafford Return With a Mexican Wave

Sir Alex Ferguson watched on from the stands - and took part in a Mexican wave - as Old Trafford hosted a Legends match for charity against Real Madrid.

A number of star names from the two clubs' illustrious past turned out for what was a highly enjoyable game at a sun-drenched Old Trafford for the Manchester United's Red Heart United charity. Bryan Robson took charge of the English side.

More than 60,000 fans turned up as the match that ended 2-1 to Real Madrid. 

Mexican wave: Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton (foreground) join in a Mexican wave at the Legends game v Real Madrid

Legends: Real Madrid and Manchester United players line up for a team photo

Strong tackle: Jaap Stam puts in a challenge on Ruud van Nistelrooy, who played half for each club

Graceful: Zinedine Zidane glides past Denis Irwin

THE LEGENDS:

Manchester United: Van der Sar, van der Gouw; Berg, Blackmore, Irwin, Johnsen, Martin, Stam; Fortune, Robson, Scholes, Sharpe; Cole, van Nistelrooy, Yorke.

Real Madrid: Contreras, Sanchez; Cannavaro, Helguera, Hierro, Pavon, Salgado, Sanz; Amavisca, De la Red, Figo, McManaman, Makelele, Zidane; Alfonso, Butragueno, Morientes, van Nistelrooy.

Former Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes opened the scoring for Real and Ruud van Nistelrooy, who played half for each team, equalised for United.
Seconds after Dwight Yorke hit the bar Ruben de la Red scored a brilliant chip with just five minutes left to win the game for the visitors.
Edwin van der Sar was excellent for United saving a string of shots and received a standing ovation when he was replaced by Raymond van der Gouw in the second half.
Paul Scholes, who has only just retired, was of course influential in the middle for United, while three-time World Player of the Year Zinedine Zidane proved he has lost none of the skill and vision that made him one of the best players of the last generation.
Steve McManaman, of course a former Liverpool player, was booed in jest every time he touched the ball.

Familiar sight: Ruud van Nistelrooy scored for United

Celebration: Real Madrid legends congratulate former Liverpool striker Fernando Morientes

Rolling back the years: Dwight Yorke shoots shoots past Francisco Pavon

Old foes: Claude Makelele goes head-to-head with Paul Scholes

One last time: The recently retired Scholes orchestrates things from midfield

A number of players who have graced these shores were in the Real Madrid line up, including Michel Salgado, Claude Makelele, Fernando Hierro, and the goalscorer Morientes, while another former world star, Luis Figo, orchestrated from the wing.
For United Denis Irwin, Ronny Johnsen, Jaap Stam, Clayton Blackmore, Quinton Fortune and Lee Sharpe also starred, but Ferguson's deadly Treble-winning strike partnership of Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke couldn't roll back the years and failed to get on the scoresheet.
Goalscorer De la Red, 27, had to retire aged just 25 after being diagnosed with a heart condition.
JLS, Tinchy Stryder and Amelia Lily performed before the match.

Ovation: Edwin van der Sar was excellent in goal and then received a standing ovation when he was subbed off

Drawing a blank: Andy Cole was unable to get on the scoresheet

Leading men: Fernando Hierro and Denis Irwin were the captains

Packed: Old Trafford was full of fans

Quick stretch: Zinedine Zidane and Steve McManaman warm up

On stage: JLS performed before the match

In full voice: British pop star Amelia Lily also sang for the crowd

Big performances: Tinchy Stryder kicks off the pre-match music

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Neymar Pens Five-year Deal With Barcelona

Brazil striker Neymar signed a five-year-contract on today after concluding his medicals with FC Barcelona.

Barca beat arch-rivals Real Madrid to the highly-rated 21-year-old’s signature last weekend after almost three years of interest from Europe’s top clubs.

Barcelona said the deal was sealed at 57 million euros (74.6 million US dollars).
The young attacker will have to work hard to meet the high expectations of Barcelona fans who packed the Camp Nou to welcome their new star signed from Brazilian team Santos.