Football

A devastated Manchester United boss said the 6-1 defeat to rivals City was the worst of his career.

As a Manchester lad and a ­United fan I never want to see them doing well, said Scholes.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli escaped unhurt after part of his home caught fire.

England boss Fabio Capello has given his strongest hint yet that Wayne Rooney will be in his Euro 2012 squad.

Chelsea equalled their biggest-ever win in the Champions League by thrashing Belgian strugglers Genk.

Messi and Real Madrid star Ronaldo are widely considered to be the best two players in the world.

Hernandez rescued a point for United with a late equalizer to hold Liverpool to a 1-1 draw.

Pune FC lost 2-0 to defending champions Prayag United in the semis of the Durand Cup.

Tevez's future at City is uncertain after he allegedly refused to come on as a substitute in a game.

The Red Devils have already scored 24 goals in seven games this season.

Rovers have gathered four points from their opening seven Premier League games this term.

Barcelona have beaten Real Madrid to the La Liga title for the past three seasons.

Roberto Mancini's side are currently joint top with the Red Devils on 19 points.

Blackburn face Pune FC in owners Venky's home city of Pune on Friday.

An early goal by Adriano proved enough for Barcelona to win 1-0 at Sporting Gijon.

Scholes has revealed that he too refused to play once in the past.