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Mourinho urges out of favour Juan Mata to prove him wrong
The former Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto manager also made it clear Oscar was his first-choice midfield orchestrator.
Rodriguez scores hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Rayo Vallecano 4-0
Padro Rodriguez scored from a pass by Lionel Messi in the 33rd minute and added two more goals in the 47th and 72nd in Barcelona's 4-0 win.
Jose Mourinho blames Chelsea form on style change
Chelsea suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Basel in their opening Champions League match, which followed a 1-0 loss to Everton in the Premier League.
Ferguson breaks silence to praise Wayne Rooney
Rooney's future at United was shrouded in uncertainty during the summer after falling out of favor last season with Ferguson.
Planned Real Madrid resort island may be relocated to Abu Dhabi
The 50-hectare (124 acre) attraction was to have been built on the man-made Marjan Island in Ras al-Khaimah.
Atletico Madrid tie midfielder Arda Turan until 2017
The 26-year-old Turan joined Atletico from Galatasaray in 2011 and has become a key playmaker for coach Diego Simeone's squad.
Chelsea stunned by Basel in their Champions League opener
Basel had never won a game in England until coming from behind on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge to beat Chelsea 2-1.
Messi hat-trick gives Barcelona 4-0 win over Ajax
Messi now stands alone as the only player to have scored a hat-trick four times in the tournament.
We must change our style, says Barca defender Pique
Gerard Pique feels that Barcelona need to vary their style of play amid suggestions they have become too predictable in attack.
Ronaldo hat-trick destroys Galatasaray in Real's 6-1 win
The Portuguese celebrated signing a new contract with a supreme performance while goals from Karim Benzema and Isco capped off the Blancos' evening.
Bayern sparkle in 3-0 win over CSKA in Champions League
It was a flawless performance by last season's treble winners and a successful return to the competition for new coach Guardiola.
Jose Mourinho describes his team as 'beautiful young eggs'
Mourinho, famous for often surreal quotes, returned to a favourite theme when he described his players as "beautiful, young eggs".
Real's Ancelotti motivated by Champions League record
Ancelotti said it was a "special feeling" and an extra motivation knowing he is poised to become the first man to coach six different clubs in the Champions League.
Ashley Young may not change his diving ways, says David Moyes
Moyes has warned his own player Ashley Young to stop diving but said on Monday he could not guarantee the winger would change his ways.
Mohammedan Sporting in line for 2nd Durand Cup title
Mohammedan Sporting Club kept themselves in line for their second Durand Cup title as they beat Mumbai Tigers 3-1 to storm into the final.
Eric Abidal says Dani Alves offered him part of liver
Abidal said that former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves had offered him part of his liver when he needed a transplant last year.