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A piece of the original World Cup trophy, which was stolen in Brazil in 1983 and never recovered, has been found in a basement at FIFA's headquarters.

Louis van Gaal expects David de Gea to commit his long term future to Manchester United, despite interest in the goalkeeper from Real Madrid.

The EPL added to the mystery over Lampard's status by confirming he is under contract at City and does not have a formal deal with partner club NY City FC.

Barcelona set aside their off-field troubles and put on a show in which Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored in a 5-0 route of Elche.

Mourinho made the comments after a 1-1 draw at Southampton on December 28, when Cesc Fabregas was booked for simulation rather than being awarded a penalty.

MLS enters its 20th season with Gerrard, the latest high-profile signing completing an 18 month deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday.

Barcelona's loss to David Moyes-led Real Sociedad seems to have broken the camel's back. Leaving Messi and Neymar on the bench has turned the dressing room against Luis Enrique.

Gerrard said the turning point in his decision to depart came when manager Brendan Rodgers told him he could no longer play every game.

Di Maria said the 29-year-old Ronaldo was having a great time at the Bernabeu and he did not see a reason behind him coming back to United.

Sunil Chhetri scored a brace for Bengaluru FC to sink Pune 2-1 as English coach Ashley Westwood's boys marched into the semi-finals of the Federation Cup.

City face an apparently easy third round home tie against Sheffield, whom they defeated 7-0 in the League Cup as recently as September.

The Real Sociedad coach faces his biggest La Liga challenge yet when second-placed Barcelona visit on Sunday.

The standout game of the weekend sees league leaders Real Madrid travel to Valencia's Mestalla Stadium on Sunday.

Newcastle confirmed that Palace had made a formal approach to speak to Pardew about their managerial vacancy and they had agreed.

Arsenal scored two goals late in the first half and then hung on for a 2-1 win at West Ham in an entertaining London derby.

United were repeatedly thwarted by Hugo Lloris in a scrappy 0-0 draw but will go into the second half of the Premier League season re-established as a top-four team.