Football

United conceded three times in the opening 23 minutes of a rollercoaster first half against Reading.

Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova played down comparisons with his spectacularly successful predecessor Pep Guardiola.

Rayo Vallecano striker Kike Sola ran onto Alvaro Cejudo's pass down the right flank and beat goalkeeper David Cobeno with a chip shot from a tight angle in the fifth minute.

Scolari ran into his first controversy by making comment against Brazil's biggest bank the Banco do Brasil.

He was officially presented by the Brazilian Football Confederation at a news conference, replacing Mano Menezes.

Dutch football coach Guus Hiddink will put an end to his illustrious coaching career at the end of the season.

Benitez was jeered by supporters angry at the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo before the 0-0 draw with Manchester City.

Aston Villa dented Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish with a resolute display at Villa Park in a game which finished 0-0.

Clattenburg will be fourth official for Tottenham's home match against West Ham.

Mancini has failed to inspire a victory in any of their five Champions League matches this season.

Drogba's season with Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua finished this month.

The big match on Wednesday night would be the Group D clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.

David Beckham said he has plenty of "exciting opportunities" to consider once his six-year playing career with the LA Galaxy ends.

Ukraine want former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp to take charge of their national team.

The 22-year-old Italian faces a late fitness test on his injured back and may be unfit for Champions League game against Real Madrid.

Barcelona still need one more win to advance in Group G but achieving that at Spartak Moscow is far from guaranteed.