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Atlético humbled in Copa del Rey by Recreativo

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José Mourinho says Patrick Vieira has played his last game for Inter

• Vieira appears certain to sign for Manchester City• Inter midfielder played full 90 in win over ChievoPatrick Vieira, who is expected to fly to England today to discuss a deal with Manchester City, played the full 90 minutes for Inter against Chievo, with his manager José...

Milan 5-2 Genoa

• Beckham plays 76 minutes on return in 5-2 victory over Genoa• Created early chances and turned down chance to take penaltyDavid Beckham played 76 minutes in his first game back at Milan, helping to win a penalty and playing an influential role in a 5–2 victory over Genoa in...

McLeish pondering £9m move for Jones

• Birmingham's £9m offer for Ryan Babel rebuffed by Liverpool• Míchel expected to sign in time for SaturdayBirmingham City are considering making a £9m bid for the Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones in another bold statement of their ambitions under the new owner, Carson...

Uefa warns Chelsea and City over losses

• Chelsea and City could be barred from Champions League• Uefa wants pair to scale down losses in next four seasonsManchester City and Chelsea face being excluded from the Champions League unless they can work the huge losses both have announced over the past seven days down to...

Bolton haven't picked another Megson

Going from Burnley to Bolton may be like trading an Escort for an Astra but Owen Coyle will have greater resourcesThe first thing going in Owen Coyle's favour is that his name is not Gary Megson. His appointment may have provoked surprise but it is not the open-mouthed astonishment that followed...

Why Man United are now the have-nots

City's new-round threat has found favour with many, an oddity given the Chelsea experience under Roman AbramovichThat most elusive figure, the neutral observer, is drawn towards the underdog. Anything for an interesting time. Anything to escape the status quo. Anything to give the bully a bloody...

Football quiz: Disappointing signings

Today's questions weren't worth the fanfare...Jacob Steinberg