Roura: Focus on Granada, not Milan

Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura has urged his players not to get caught up in the hype of next week's Champions League clash with AC Milan and instead focus on taking an important step to claiming this season's La Liga crown by defeating Granada on Saturday.
Barca face their relegation-threatened opponents at the Estadio Los Carmenes hoping to maintain their 12-point lead over second-placed Atletico Madrid.
Although Wednesday's European fixture may tempt Barca into resting a number of their star players, Roura insists the league will not be sacrificed.

United report financial boost

Manchester United's profits rose by 74% for the second half of 2012 as the Premier League leaders announced financial results that included an increase in income and a reduction in the club's debt.

GettyImagesManchester United shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange in August

Carrick praises Ronaldo's respect

Michael Carrick has thanked Cristiano Ronaldo for refusing to celebrate against his former club when he scored Real Madrid's equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Manchester United.

GettyImagesRonaldo netted the leveller for Madrid

Barca to pursue Laporta for €23m

Barcelona say they will pursue €23 million the Spanish Supreme court has ruled the club is owed by ex-president Joan Laporta and seven former board members, while Laporta himself says the whole episode is a shameful personal attack orchestrated by current president Sandro Rosell.

AssociatedSandro Rosell and Joan Laporta had originally been allies in the 'Blue Elephant' campaign to oust controversial former president Josep Lluis Nunez

Sir Alex praises 'phenomenal' Ronaldo

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a much better player now than when he left Manchester United to join the Spanish giants for £80 million in 2009.

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When the future meets the past

 

Getty ImagesAlthough separated by age, country and club, Mesut Ozil, left, and Paul Scholes, right, possess many of the same qualities on the pitch.

Danny Boyle might not be proven as the world's most astute football judge, but given that he has been responsible for bringing us sublime movies such as "Slumdog Millionaire" and "Trainspotting," plus the brilliant opening ceremony of the London Olympics, he knows a thing or two about putting on a five-star show that entertains millions.

Chicharito is a muslims ?

Most of you who love Man U should know about this guy. Javier Hernandez or his   nickname is Chicharito which means little pea in Spanish. If you see him before the kick-off, he will be on his knee and praying in a posture similar to a Muslim praying.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid better than Manchester United

The 28-year-old has little doubt that the reigning Spanish champions will emerge victorious from their Champions League tie, and is excited about his return to Old Trafford

England striker Sturridge ruled out of Brazil friendly

The 23-year-old suffered a slight hamstring strain during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Sunday and has withdrawn from the Three Lions squad as a precaution.

Reus: Messi is an example to follow

The Germany international believes his Borussia Dortmund teammates must emulate the Barcelona star's consistency on the pitch, and is looking forward to facing Shakhtar Donetsk.

Vorm pulls out of Netherlands squad to face Italy

The Swansea keeper has not yet fully recovered from an existing injury, and therefore will miss the friendly against the Azzurri.

Tottenham target Damiao keen to remain at Internacional 'for a long time'

Spurs failed in their deadline-day move for their long-term target, and while the 23-year-old is flattered by their interest he hopes to stay in Brazil for the foreseeable future.

Lennon: Barcelona has raised the bar

The 41-year-old believes the Catalan giants have set a new benchmark and says they are the best team he has ever witnessed, along with the current Spain national side

 

Anelka says Juventus can win the Champions League

The former France international says he believes the Bianconeri have the ability to win the competition, after joining on loan from Shanghai Shenhua until the end of the season

Iniesta:Barcelona is not just Messi

The Spain international has stressed that football is not an individual sport and says the entire Blaugrana squad are responsible for the Argentine's continued brilliance