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Messi leads record breaking Barça to Club World Cup

• Barcelona 2-1 Estudiantes (aet)Barcelona's coach Pep Guardiola was keen to deflect any praise on to his players after his side capped a remarkable year by winning the Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi. Lionel Messi's extra-time goal earned them a 2-1 win over Estudiantes and means Guardiola's...

Manchester United don't miss Cristiano Ronaldo, says Ryan Giggs

• United have 'never been a one-man team'• 'Ronaldo was not at Old Trafford for the long haul'Manchester United have never been a one-man team and that is why they are not missing Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Ryan Giggs."Cristiano is one of the best players in the world but I have...

Man Utd boss Ferguson seeking Real Madrid talks over Benzema loan

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson wants to bring Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema to Old Trafford next month.<!--break-->The Sunday Express says Ferguson is planning a late Christmas present for Old Trafford fans with a move for £35million rated Benzema in the January transfer...

Chelsea, Real Madrid step up battle for Anderlecht superkid Lukakau

The race for Anderlecht starlet Romelo Lukaku is heating up.The Mail on Sunday says Chelsea, Real Madrid and AC Milan are all monitoring European football's latest teen sensation, 16-year-old Lukaku.The striker scored twice in the 3-1 win over Ajax in the Europa League on Thursday to ensure his...

Man Utd maintaining Valencia talks over Villa

Manchester United are continuing talks with Valencia over striker David Villa.The Sunday Express says the Premier League champions have also been in discussions with hard-up Valencia over much coveted hit-man Villa, valued at around £50m.United are getting a clear run at Villa after seeing...

Meulensteen delighted for Valencia success at Man Utd

Manchester United management are delighted with the progress of summer signing Antonio Valencia.The Ecuador's strike against Wolves on Tuesday was his sixth of the season and United coach Rene Meulensteen says there is plenty more to come from the former Wigan winger."I'm so pleased for him and so...

Liverpool legend Rush urges Rafa to buy Van Nistelrooy

Liverpool legend Ian Rush says Rafa Benitez must bring Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy back to the Northwest next month.<!--break-->Former Manchester United striker Van Nistelrooy, 33, is out of favour at Real Madrid and wants a move to safeguard his World Cup place with Holland.And Rush...

Real Madrid target Carvalho only thinking of Chelsea future

Ricardo Carvalho insists he is loving life at Chelsea.The Portugal defender has been linked with Real Madrid next month as a replacement for Pepe.But as Carvalho prepares to make his 200th appearance for Chelsea today, he told chelseafc.com: "It makes me proud, and I have improved a lot from when I...