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Chelsea made it three wins out of three with a 2-0 victory over Stoke City.

Goals from Wayne Rooney, Nani and Dimitar Berbatov gave the Red Devils victory.

The Russia captain stroked home a rebound from 10 meters to find the net for a second successive weekend.

Relations between the Swedish striker and Guardiola have become strained in the recent past.

The visitors took the lead shortly after half time when Hammers defender Matthew Upson headed into his own net.

The Italy striker had a stormy relationship with Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho.

Real Madrid have announced the signing of German international Mesut Oezil from Werder Bremen.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City played out an entertaining but goalless draw.

Tottenham need cover in central defence for England international Dawson and Cameroon international Bassong.

Ramires will bolster a Chelsea squad which has been stripped of experienced midfielders Deco, Ballack and Joe Cole.

IL soccer clubs face expulsion from local and regional competitions unless they comply with Asian Football Confederation rules.

Spain striker Fernando Torres announced on Tuesday he will stay at Liverpool.

The new numbers issued show that Barcelona's net debt stands at euro442 million, up from euro329 million a year ago.

New Brazil coach Mano Menezes named only four survivors from the World Cup for next month's friendly against the US.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter last month said IFAB would look at goal-line technology.

Italian giants Milan are willing to let their star Brazilian playmaker Ronaldinho go but only at a price.