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Mata has backed Valdes after the goalkeeper replaced the injured De Gea to make his debut in the second half of United's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

The former Man United defender hoped the under-17 World Cup to be held in India next year paves way for better facilities for the country's young footballers.

Sterling has been encouraged to sign a new contract with Liverpool after rejecting the club's offer of a new deal.

"I've loved every minute of it and I'm absolutely devastated I'm never going to play in front of you supporters again," said Gerrard.

Boca will have to play their next four home international matches without fans in the stands and were fined $200,000.

His treble was timed at two minutes and 56 seconds breaking broke Robbie Fowler's record of four minutes and 33 seconds against Arsenal on 28 August 1994.

Emanuel Ortega was playing for San Martin de Burzaco in a match on May 3 when he was pushed by an opponent and struck his head on a concrete pillar used to anchor a fence.

Messi and Ronaldo have won the FIFA Player of the Year award seven times between them in as many years and have broken all goal scoring records.

Having toiled at Arsenal with just one FA Cup and Community Shield title, it was nothing less than a dream come true for Fabregas, who is among the EPL champions in just 10 months.

Real's injury worries are starting to ease with Benzema following Gareth Bale back into the squad, as Ancelotti's side continue their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table.

Maradona has got baptised in the West Asian river Jordan on the same place where Jesus Christ is believed to have been baptised.

"It was over in a second, it just happened like that," said Messi with typical self-effacement when asked about his second strike.

Sturridge's season ended once Liverpool decided to send him to US for an assessment of the injuries that have seen him miss most of the campaign.

Guardiola, who led Barca to 14 titles before heading to Germany, will face his old team in the first leg of the semi-final on Wednesday at Camp Nou.

Bayern said Lewandowski was part of the team set to fly out to Barcelona later as they look to make their fourth Champions League final in six seasons.