Football

Almeria were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Cordoba, as Spanish league football returned after the international break.

Meanwhile, Roma warm up for their return to the Champions League at promoted Empoli and AC Milan visit Parma.

United, 20 times English champions, reported revenue of 433 million pounds in the year to the end of June, and core profit of 130 million pounds.

Brazil beat Ecuador 1-0 in an international friendly in New Jersey with a first half goal from Willian enough to give coach Dunga his second successive victory.

Kerala Blasters have kicked off their session at the Municipal grounds in the lead-up to the Indian Super League starting next month.

Aston Villa have taken Cleverley on a season-long loan from United, completing the deal a day after the closing of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona say German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been cleared to make his debut for the club after recovering from a back injury.

Real have moved to broaden their options in attack by agreeing to sign Mexico striker Hernandez on loan from United for the 2014-15 season.

Gilles Simon delivered the first big surprise in the men's draw at the US Open, taking down fourth seed David Ferrer of Spain 6-3, 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.

Former Italy great Del Piero will play for the Delhi franchise of the ISL and will also be the competition's brand ambassador.

Man United have agreed a British record transfer fee of 59.7 million pounds to secure Di Maria and are set to announce his transfer on Tuesday.

Neymar will miss Barcelona's opening game of the La Liga season against Elche with an ankle sprain, the club has confirmed.

"I believe he'll stay. I want him. He will play, he will score goals, he will be very useful for us. He's a fantastic guy, a fantastic professional."

Villa have four points from two games, while Newcastle grabbed their first point.

The Argentine was signed for 30 million pounds before last season but was virtually invisible as he struggled to adapt to the EPL after signing from AS Roma.

Diego Simeone insists that despite their winning success last season, it's impossible for the team to compete against economic powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid.