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Jose Mourinho reveals the inside story of how he pulled off the signing of Cesc Fabregas

Chelsea manager put work before family in order to sign the star midfielder and it has richly paid off, writes Jason Burt

Barca and Valencia claim wins

Barcelona continued to power on at the top of the Primera Division table with a comfortable 2-0 win at Rayo Vallecano, who had two men sent off in the second half.

Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Barcelona: Quick-fire double from Lionel Messi and Neymar secure simple win for top of the table Barca

PETE JENSON: Lionel Messi edged closer to the all-time top league scorer record in Spain with a first half goal against Rayo Vallecano, but then missed a hatful of second half opportunities to go past it.

Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Barcelona

Lionel Messi and Neymar score within 78 seconds of each other to ensure Barcelona retain top spot in La Liga.

Lionel Messi and Neymar score as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano

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Liverpool eye Real Madrid's Iker Casillas if Victor Valdes deal collapses

LIVERPOOL could move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas if a deal for ex-Barcelona star Victor Valdes fails to materialise.

Lionel Messi criticism has been excessive, says Barcelona and Argentina team-mate Javier Mascherano

Barcelona utility man Javier Mascherano has leapt to the defence of team-mate Lionel Messi, believing criticism of the superstar forward has been excessive.

Mourinho: Fab loving Chelsea

Jose Mourinho says Cesc Fabregas is loving life at Chelsea since his £30 million summer switch from Barcelona.

Chelsea favourites to land Man Utd and Liverpool target Dani Alves

CHELSEA have emerged as shock favourites to sign Manchester United and Liverpool target Dani Alves, who is set to leave Barcelona in January.