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Real Madrid hero Guti has hit back at claims made by Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney during Wednesday night's El Clasico.

Five footballers arrested in Brighton and one in Dorset on suspicion of being involved in sexual assault of woman.

Kenny Dalglish has confirmed he is interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Carlos Teixeira, with the Liverpool manager continuing in his aim of signing the world's best youngsters.

Gone are the days when the Internet and social media sites like Facebook and Twitter used to be flooded with the latest images of planking, owling or horsemaning. Meet the new internet craze - Tebowing which has captured the entire world from London to New York in frenzy.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen insists he still harbours ambitions of playing for his country again and believes he could yet break England's goal scoring record.

Manchester City could sell Nigel de Jong in the summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is not in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal, according to the German club, as fellow front man Danny Welbeck reportedly stalls contract talks with the Red Devils in the hopes of garnering a higher wage.

Anders Lindegaard has backed David De Gea to become Manchester United's first-choice goalkeeper but warned the Spaniard he intends to keep the gloves until he retires - in 10 years' time.

Marouane Chamakh is set to stay at Arsenal for the winter at least, with the striker insisting that he is happy at the Emirates despite receiving limited game time in favour of Robin van Persie.

New Zealand farmers urge Olympic Games organisers to add sheep shearing to list of events.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opener for Real with an early goal (on 11 minutes), in what appeared to be a fitting reply to his critics who slammed him for his poor form in recent weeks.

Wayne Rooney's protestation over Vincent Kompany's tackle on Luis Nani in Manchester United's FA Cup match-up with Manchester City seems to have stirred up debate amongst football pundits over whether the 'imaginary red card' is indeed an inherent problem in the Premier League.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and former Old Trafford stalwart Gary Neville have both added their endorsements to the hugely discussed talent of Ravel Morrison.

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc is planning on entering into contract talks with Mario Gotze in the coming months, with the club hoping to keep hold of the Arsenal target as speculation continues to surround a possible move.

Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood insists that failure to qualify for the Champions League would have little impact on the club.

Liverpool target Moussa Sow is fielding interest from Turkish side Fenerbahce, according to French media, with the striker currently considering his future beyond Lille.

Former Fulham manager Chris Coleman is expected to be formally announced as Wales manager on Thursday, according to the BBC.

Chelsea duo Didier Drogba and Alex are both considering their next steps very carefully this week, with the former being offered a lucrative role at Shanghai Shenhua and the latter currently deciding over whether to make the move to QPR.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists he will continue to be respectful of his Anfield teammates currently keeping him out of Kenny Dalglish's starting XI.

West Bromwich Albion manager has played down reports he could sell striker Peter Odemwingie in January.

Liverpool target Nolan Roux has agreed to sign a four and a half year deal for Lille, with Brest president Michel Guyot confirming as much to French media.

Jermain Defoe has clarified reports regarding his Tottenham Hotspur future amid speculation he may endeavour to leave White Hart Lane this month.

Manchester United's protracted pursuit of Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder looks to have drawn a blank, after his agent revealed his client is likely to remain in Italy past the end of the current transfer window.

Andy Carroll has lauded the efforts of Steven Gerrard, as the Liverpool skipper continues to make his full blown return to the starting line-up.

Esteban Granero "is going to stay at Real Madrid" until the end of the season and possibly beyond, after the management company representing the reputed Liverpool target categorically denied recent comments made by the Spaniard's former agent.

Mame Biram Diouf is considering the possibility of a move to the Bundesliga, according to Hannover director Joerg Schmadtke, with the Manchester United striker said to be very close to saying yes to a loan move to the German side.

SC Internacional are yet to receive an official offer for purported Arsenal and Tottenham target Leandro Damiao, amid speculation the young Brazilian striker is close to finalising a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has praised Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the Norwegian's impressive start to his fledgling managerial career.

The successful Melbourne outing on Wednesday marked Li's best show since her breakthrough win at the French Open.