Football

Jose Mourinho's side moved above Barcelona and to the top of the La Liga table with a 1-0 win.

A goal each from Benzema, Kaka, and Angel di Maria was enough for Real Madrid to defeat Villarreal 3-0.

APOEL extended their surprising Champions League run with a 1-1 draw at Porto.

France fullback Eric Abidal is tied to the European and Spanish champions until the end of the current campaign.

Both the teams gear up for a potentially decisive Champions League clash.

Sergio Aguero will return from injury to spearhead his side's rescue mission at home to Villarreal.

Sevilla beat bottom placed Sporting Gijon 2-1 to go fourth in the La Liga standings.

The 37-year-old, who is on an annual contract, wants to extend his career at Manchester United.

A Lionel Messi brace and a Xavi header were enough to give Barcelona a 3-0 victory.

The 27-year-old has been linked with an exit from Manchester City.

Andres Iniesta is set to return to the Barcelona squad for the clash against Racing Santander.

Serbia failed to qualify for the 2012 European Championships.

Cleverley has signed a four-year deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2014-15 season.

The Dutchman is rumoured to be considering an offer to extend his stay at the Emirates.

Wayne Rooney will find out on Thursday how many matches he will miss for kicking an opponent in a qualifying game.

With the 2-0 win on Sunday, Prayag qualified for the semifinals from Group I.