Three-match ban for Ibra
AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been handed a three-match ban for violent conduct in Sunday's goalless draw against Napoli.

Mascherano: Barca will fight for title
Javier Mascherano has declared that Barcelona will be back in contention for the La Liga title as soon as Real Madrid drop points.

Lewandowski dismisses transfer rumours
Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski said that he has no interest in transferring to Bayern Munich.

Roma a class above, says Cambiasso
Inter Milan midfielder Esteban Cambiasso has conceded that his side were no match for Roma in Sunday's Serie A contest.

Kempes: Messi out of form
Former Argentina international Mario Kempes said compatriot Lionel Messi has under-performed of late for Barcelona.

Bayern reveal Dortmund aid
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has revealed that his club gave Borussia Dortmund a loan when the latter were on the verge of bankruptcy.

Carrick rues dropped points
Manchester United's Michael Carrick said his side should have beaten Chelsea on Sunday, after coming back from three goals down to draw.

No regrets for Pavlyuchenko
Roman Pavlyuchenko said he has made the right decision to leave Tottenham and return to Russia with Lokomotiv Moscow.

Traore defends Guinea boss Dussuyer
Guinea winger Ibrahima Traore has backed coach Michel Dussuyer to remain in charge, despite their early Africa Cup of Nations exit.

Sevilla sack coach
La Liga side Sevilla have sacked coach Marcelino, following the team's poor 2011-12 campaign.

Bender out with ankle injury
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sven Bender will be missing for the next two weeks of action, the club's official website has confirmed.

Neymar praises Ronaldo on birthday
Santos attacker Neymar labelled Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo his 'idol' after the pair celebrated their birthday on Sunday.

A-League: Perth Glory 4 Gold Coast United 0
Perth Glory moved a step closer to a first A-League home final with a 4-0 win over Gold Coast on Monday.

PSV draw riles Rutten
PSV coach Fred Rutten has voiced his frustration with the Eindhoven giants' 1-1 Eredivisie draw away to Heracles on Sunday.

Buffon not fussed about contract rumours
Juventus shot-stopper Gianluigi Buffon has made it clear that opening contract talks is not his priority.

Kean looks at legal options of Samba rift
Steve Kean said Blackburn Rovers are looking at legal options as the rift with wantaway defender Chris Samba widens.

Shaqiri set for Bayern switch, report says
Bayern Munich are close to signing Switzerland international Xherdan Shaqiri from FC Basel, according to a report.

Redknapp jets in to Merseyside
Harry Redknapp will travel to Anfield by private jet to take charge of Tottenham's match on Monday against Liverpool.

Hughes weighing up Barton Twitter ban
QPR boss Mark Hughes said he is contemplating banning Joey Barton from Twitter after the midfielder's rant about John Terry's court case.

Report: City fear Toure loss
Manchester City are reportedly fearing losing Kolo Toure to Anzhi Makhachkala after the Russian club declared their interest.