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Ki, 24, is Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio's 11th acquisition of the transfer window.

It was used at the World Club Cup last December, the Confederations Cup in June and is now in use in the Champions League.

The meetings of Real and Juve and Milan and Barca may be mouth-watering but are less dramatic in the overall context of their respective groups.

The 21-year-old Ljajic joined Fiorentina in January, 2010, and scored 15 goals in 78 Serie A appearances for the Tuscan club.

Lionel Messi has recovered from a thigh problem sustained in last week's 1-1 first-leg draw at the Calderon.

Chhetri has warned his players against complacency if they have to defend their title in the SAFF Championship which begins on September 1.

Ancelotti have started with Lopez in both the games in La Liga so far and it looks he is the No.1 choice for Real Madrid.

Former Portugal and Chelsea playmaker Deco retired after 17 years because of his failure to overcome a series of recent muscle injuries.

Higuain has reportedly cut his face after slipping on some rocks while enjoying a day off on the island of Capri.

Barcelona have been keen to avoid overburdening Neymar but Super Cup second leg at home to Atletico may see him included in the starting lineup.

Wenger hit out at critics who say he does not give young British players a chance after fielding five in their 3-1 win over Fulham on Saturday.

Neymar came on as a second-half substitute and helped Barca equalise to draw 1-1 against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup first leg

Local media reported that the Spain international faces up to three months on the sidelines.

United's approach for two leading Everton players - Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines - is a waste of time, the club's manager Martinez said.

Moyes knows his predecessor is laid up at home after hip surgery but even so, the new Manchester United manager starts the season acutely aware of Alex Ferguson's presence.

Mourinho has returned to west London after the departure of Rafa Benitez, who failed to win over many of the Chelsea faithful.