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"If we are realistic and forget team loyalties, you cannot compare Messi with any other player. The best in the world is Leo Messi," Alba said.

"The trainings are turning out to be very good for our team. Preparing at this time is important for our debut in the league (ISL)," said Moura.

Juventus face a daunting trip to Manchester City on Tuesday as last year's Champions League runner-up look to Europe to help them forget their domestic woes.

Benitez said he did not have any problems with the Costa Rican and made it clear that the story of De Gea is already old news.

Nicolai Adam, India's head coach for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup team said that AIFF's association with German Football Association has opened the doors for India's young talent.

Pique said he will not quit playing for Spain despite being booed by fans in previous few matches but added he will always want arch-rivals Real Madrid to lose.

Zico said he's much more confident of his side's performance this time as he had been given a free hand to choose the players.

Ferguson has revealed that Rooney had turned down the English football club offer on two occasions before his 25.6 million pound move to Old Trafford in 2004 from Everton.

Australia thrashed Bangladesh 5-0 in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday, exposing the wide gulf amongst Asian nations as they maintained their unbeaten start on the long road to Russia.

Angel di Maria also said he faced difficulties in adapting to Van Gaal's philosophy and that resulted in several rows between the two.

Sterling scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester City as Manuel Pellegrini's team beat Watford 2-0 to keep its perfect record.

The Brazil forward has been suffering from mumps, depriving Barca of one-third of their lethal attack that includes fellow South Americans Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi.

The Champions League season takes shape on Thursday when UEFA draws 32 elite teams into groups in Monaco.

The Sky Blues have won all their three league games, scoring eight goals and keeping three consecutive clean sheets.

FIFA has met with some World Cup sponsors in a meeting they demanded after a corruption crisis rocked football's governing body.

Having started with a similarly dour 1-0 win over Tottenham, midfielder Januzaj struck in the 29th minute at Villa Park to secure another three points.