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Goals from Karim Benzema and Jese led Real Madrid to a 2-0 win over Osasuna in their King's Cup last-16 first leg.

The 25-year-old insisted it was "a natural gesture" and said he apologised if anyone had found it offensive.

Aguero is back in training and close to returning for Manchester City after being out since before Christmas with a calf injury.

Under the partnership, Xolo will be the official mobile handset partner for the football club in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh.

Allegri, who first made his decision public in a newspaper interview last week, told a news conference that he would be stepping down after four years at the club.

English referee Mark Clattenburg has been cleared of insulting Southampton captain Adam Lallana during a Premier League match against Everton.

Aston Villa coach Paul Lambert said that his priority is to avoid relegation and not the FA Cup.

Luis Suarez scored his 20th Premier League goal of the season as Liverpool got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Hull.

Wenger, looking for his first league title since 2004, hailed the uncharacteristic quality shown by his side.

Three days after their first home loss in a year, Everton bounced back to beat Southampton 2-1 at Goodison Park.

'Boring, Boring Chelsea' chanted the Arsenal fans at Mourinho after Monday's drab 0-0 draw, and the Portuguese coach did not disagree.

Bayern Munich capped the greatest year in club history by beating Raja Casablanca 2-0 to win its third Club World Cup.

Mackay's position has come under fresh doubt this week after the Malaysian owner sent him an email requesting him to stand down or be sacked.

Botafogo midfielder Clarence Seedorf is set to be the next manager of AC Milan, according to media reports.

Everton manager Martinez says the imminent return of Leighton Baines will give him a welcome Christmas headache.

The 29-year-old Iniesta came up through Barcelona's youth teams and has helped them win three Champions League titles and six Spanish league titles.