Cristiano Ronaldo netted a deft second-half goal as Real Madrid dominated David Beckham's Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday in a 4-1 friendly victory. Jose Callejon and Joselu scored in the first-half and Frenchman Karim Benzema converted a header after the interval as the Spanish giants emphatically shook of the rust in their first pre-season match. Ronaldo, who set La Liga's scoring record with 40...Full Story »

Between the homesickness, transfer demands, and Argentina's dismal performance in the Copa America, it hasn't been the best of summers for Manchester City star Carlos Tevez. After his penalty miss cost Argentina a shootout victory over Uruguay in the quarterfinals on Saturday, capping a poor showing from the expectant host nation, Tevez's Manchester City manager and teammates lent support to the...Full Story »

There wasn’t much for Cristiano Ronaldo to complain about in his team’s first match following the offseason. Ronaldo scored a signature goal and Real Madrid displayed its deft scoring ability to beat the Los Angeles Galaxy 4-1 in an exhibition on Saturday night. Jose Callejon and Joselu scored 8 minutes apart in the first half and Karim Benzema converted a header in the 57th minute...Full Story »

ABOVE: Argentinian Julio Arca, 30, is now a free agent after leaving Middlesbrough WIGAN boss Roberto Martinez is ready to renew his interest in Julio Arca – if Charles N’Zogbia leaves the DW Stadium. Argentinian Julio Arca, 30, was willing to take a pay cut at Middlesbrough but was disappointed with their offer and is now a free agent. The midfielder spent five years on Teesside ...Full Story »

Prem Chance ... ex-Utd ace Hargreaves WEST BROM insist they could turn talks with prime target Owen Hargreaves into a face-to-face meeting as early as next week. And the Baggies' sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth claims the former Manchester United and England midfielder would be a "wonderful" signing - if he proves his fitness. United freed Hargo, 30, after just 27 games in four y...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY boss Roberto Mancini says he will try to bring Samir Nasri to the club. And the Italian is also keen to wrap up the deal for £35million-rated Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero. Arsenal midfielder Nasri has been unable to agree a new deal at the club, and with 12 months left on his contract could walk away on a free next summer. Mancini hopes this situtation for...Full Story »

ARSENE WENGER has branded Roberto Mancini "out of order" for expressing his desire to sign Samir Nasri. The Arsenal manager was incensed by his Manchester City counterpart after announcing he intended to make a bid for the French winger this summer. Nasri, 23, has one year left on his current contract and Mancini hopes the Gunners will be forced to sell now rather than lose him on a free tra...Full Story »

If Ashley Cole is going to rekindle his relationship with former wife Cheryl, he will have to pay a hefty price. Cheryl wants him to abandon his  £6 million-a-year contract with Chelsea and join her in Los Angeles, where she is having another stab at establishing herself as a major star. Although Ashley, 30, is trying desperately to woo back Cheryl after their painful divorce last ...Full Story »

The Football Association will launch a full investigation into crowd trouble, when Newcastle fans ran riot at Darlington. As many as 500 of the 6,000 travelling supporters invaded the pitch when Sammy Ameobi scored during the pre-season friendly. A steward was punched in the face and after a second invasion resulted in further scuffles, Darlington manager Mark Cooper was forced to take his p...Full Story »

Spurs striker Roman Pavlyuchenko has vowed to stay at White Hart Lane, stressing he has stopped searching for other clubs. ‘Roman wants to stay in London. His heart belongs to Tottenham,’ said his agent Oleg Artemov. Talks on an extended contract with Tottenham are due to begin shortly. New deal: PavlyuchenkoFull Story »