Pakistan is planning a major new football competition modelled on cricket's hugely successful Indian Premier League in a bid to revitalise a sport which has long stagnated.

Dutch coach Guus Hiddink said in an interview published on Monday that he has not ruled out extending his time at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala -- despite saying that he would quit at the end of the season.

Roberto Mancini has called on Manchester City to use last week's victory over Chelsea as inspiration to keep the pressure on Manchester United when the champions travel to Aston Villa on Monday.

Jose Mourinho will arrive at Old Trafford as an away coach for the sixth time on Tuesday, but on future visits, he will hope to take a seat in the home dug-out.

Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal are in danger of failing to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 16 years after the Gunners crashed to a 2-1 defeat at bitter rivals Tottenham.

Champions League contenders Juventus remained on course for their 29th Serie A title despite a 1-1 draw with closest challengers Napoli and the continued resurgence of AC Milan.

Roma captain Francesco Totti became the joint second all-time top scorer in Serie A on Sunday with a 225th career goal in the league during a 3-1 win over Genoa at the Olympic Stadium.

Lyon let slip the perfect chance to pile the pressure on French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brest on Sunday, while Marseille reclaimed third place after beating Troyes 2-1.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone lamented his side's inability to turn possession into goals as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Malaga on Sunday.

Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Ozil believes his side have shown they are perfectly capable of beating Manchester United on Tuesday night after two victories over Barcelona in the past week.

Austria's Anna Fenninger picked up her second World Cup win of the season in Sunday's Super-G to deny Maria Hoefl-Riesch a win on her home course.

Arsenal have had no contact over a potential takeover, sources told the Press Association on Sunday, amid reports of a looming record bid by a Gulf consortium.

Arsenal have had no contact over a potential takeover, sources told the Press Association on Sunday, amid reports of a looming record bid by a Gulf consortium.

Gareth Bale stole the spotlight yet again as the Tottenham star inspired his side to a crucial 2-1 win over Arsenal that piled on the misery for their north London rivals on Sunday.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney says Cristiano Ronaldo is a massive threat for his side's Champions League last 16 return against Real Madrid but insists the Red Devils will have the last laugh over his former teammate and qualify.

Bayern Munich maintained their 17-point lead in the Bundesliga on Sunday, racking up their 20th league win from 24 games this season after labouring to a 1-0 win at strugglers Hoffenheim.

Lyon let slip the perfect chance to pile the pressure on French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain when they were held to a 1-1 draw at Brest on Sunday, while Marseille reclaimed third place after beating Troyes 2-1.

Carlos Tevez is determined to win back the hearts of Manchester City fans who still resent the way he walked out on the club last season.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has called upon all of his 24-man first-team squad for their decisive Champions League clash with Manchester United on Tuesday.

Rodrigo Palacio came off the bench to score a brace including an injury-time winner in a 3-2 win over feisty Catania to push Inter Milan up to fourth in Italy's Serie A on Sunday.