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Ronaldo - Real dream is over

Cristiano Ronaldo has delivered Manchester United a huge boost by declaring a move to Real Madrid is no longer in his thoughts.

Rooney ready to sign

Wayne Rooney is ready to sign a new contract with Manchester United.

Sunday's gossip column

Steve McClaren to become Sunderland boss, plus more rumours

Angry Ibrahimovic inspires Inter again

Serie A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic clashed with his own fans after Internazionale's 2-0 win over Lazio

Shearer maintains distance from Kinnear

• Kinnear's exit must be resolved before Shearer takes job full-time• Overhaul of club's medical and scouting systems suggests long-term planAlan Shearer is asked the ­question at least once a week and, each time, he provides the same answer. "Have you phoned Joe Kinnear?" inquires...

Barca warm up for Chelsea by hitting Real for six

Thierry Henry found some of his old Arsenal form last night as Barcelona recorded a stunning 6-2 victory over Real Madrid here to put the Spanish title beyond doubt.

Southgate powerless to break rotten Boro's fall

"You're going down with the Shearer," they sang. The Manchester United travelling choir gave an extraordinary rendition of their greatest hits here yesterday, old-time favourites such as, "We all live in a George Best world" and "Yip Jaap Stam is a big Dutch Man" even getting an outing. But there...

Anelka sparkles as Chelsea put on flair show

Chelsea, accused of kicking Barcelona off the park in midweek, produced the kind of football that might have impressed even the most devout of Catalan purists.