Football

Alex has become increasingly frustrated at his lack of opportunities at Chelsea.

Mourinho said that if Pepe had stepped on Messi's hand intentionally it would be "punishable."

Barcelona, meanwhile, travel to Malaga to close out the first half of the season.

Man United are three points behind City who plays third-place Tottenham in the other game.

Players from Barcelona and Real Madrid took eight of the 11 places in a 2011 Team of the Year.

Eric Abidal and Carles Puyol scored rare goals to give their team a 2-1 win.

Mourinho defended Ronaldo's form on the eve of Real Madrid's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Barcelona.

Edin Dzeko's goal settled a hard-fought 1-0 victory for the leaders at Wigan.

Ronaldo was criticised after failing to find the net in Madrid's 3-1 La Liga loss against Barca in December 2011.

The Catalan giant's ninth win in 10 home games still leaves them five points behind leader Real Madrid.

Air India were held to a goal-less draw by Shillong Lajong in a round 14 I-League match.

The 29-year-old handed in a transfer request earlier on in the season.

Tottenham are level with second-placed Manchester United and within three points of leaders Manchester City.

Steven Gerrard has signed a 'long-term' contract at Anfield.

Villa hope Keane can provide the same sort of spark as Henry has achieved after rejoining Arsenal.

High-flying Tottenham face a short trip to play Championship side Watford.