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The FA says, Cole "admitted posting a comment on his Twitter account which was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute."

Despite referee Bjorn Kuipers being surrounded by almost the entire Chelsea team, Terry said he was only responding to provocation from the PSG players.

While it is unfair to blame Bale for all of Real's recent woes, it cannot be denied that he appears to be struggling for form and confidence.

FC Porto trounced Basel 4-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2004, when the Portuguese club won the title.

"Fredrik is someone who came into the club to spend some time with us earlier this year," manager Sean Dyche said.

Mancini would like to sign Toure but has admitted that UEFA's financial fair play rules have left a question mark over his plans for next season.

Cordoba looked dispirited as the match drew to a close and Rodriguez grabbed all three points for Getafe in the second minute of injury time when he scored from a corner.

Vandana Katariya scored four goals as India mauled a hapless Ghana 13-0 to begin their campaign in the FIH Women's Hockey World League.

Barcelona will take on Rayo Vallecano on Sunday hoping to maintain the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid ahead of their showdown later this month.

Bale is approaching the end of his second season at Real Madrid, but the world's most expensive footballer admits he still finds it surreal to be called a 'Galactico'.

The English Football Association has charged Sunderland manager Gus Poyet after a touchline incident with Hull counterpart Steve Bruce.

With Champions League qualification a distinct possibility after 2-1 victory over City, Rodgers is delighted his side have finally found their groove.

Mourinho clearly saw Kane and Eriksen as Tottenham's two chief League Cup final weapons and the way the pair were subdued played a key role in Chelsea's 2-0 Wembley triumph.

Luis Suarez struck again before setting up Lionel Messi as Barcelona won 3-1 at Granada to keep the pressure on Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league.

Arsenal hopes of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals were shattered as Monaco romped to a 3-1 victory at the Emirates Stadium.

Napoli had spent just over one hour banging away at the Sassuolo rearguard when Zapata collected Hamsik's pass and ran towards the centre of the retreating defence.