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The draw for the Champions League group stages has been made in Monaco. Holders Barcelona will face Italian giants AC Milan in the pick of the group clashes. BATE Borisov and Czech Republic champions Plzen complete Group H.

Spain’s big two continued their bitter and increasingly theatrical feud. The occasion was the Spanish Supercup second leg, and for the record, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2, though the game is likely to be remembered less for the result and more for the brawl that marred the closing moments.

Alexis Sanchez has finally completed his move from Udinese to Barcelona. The Chilean forward moves to the European champions for a fee of £23m, which could rise as high as £33m.

Santos president Luis Alvaro de Oliveira Ribeiro has confirmed that five clubs have agreed to pay Neymar's €45 million release clause.

Arsenal have turned down a £27 million bid from Barcelona for captain Cesc Fabregas, according to reports in the British press.

Fabio Capello believes that Lionel Messi is Diego Maradona's rightful successor and thinks that the Barcelona forward is currently the best player in the world.