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 Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski stepped off the bench at half-time against Wolfsburg to score five goals - nine minutes apart - in a 5-1 comeback win.  CLICK TO READ MORE...

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association after his side's 2-0 win over Arsenal on Saturday. Costa, 26, put his hands in the face of Arsenal centre-back Laurent Koscielny prior to clashing with Gunners defender Gabriel, who was sent off.  CLICK TO READ MORE...

 Diego Costa has made a convincing play to be the Premier League's most divisive figure since his arrival from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2014 - but rarely has opinion been so split as after his part in Chelsea's 2-0 win against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Anthony Martial's dream Premier League start continued as the £36m striker scored twice to lift Manchester United to second with a win at Southampton.  United started poorly and went behind when Graziano Pelle converted a loose ball after David De Gea's fine save. CLICK TO READ MORE...

A draw at home to Norwich is not going to lift the pressure on Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers but his team's performance at Anfield was much better than the result. It was a display that should give Reds fans a glimmer of hope for the future, after a miserable few weeks.  CLICK TO READ MORE...

Lionel Messi scored twice and missed a penalty as Barcelona eased to a comfortable win over Levante. Argentina forward Messi scored one from the spot after Marc Bartra's near-post finish and Neymar's scrambled effort.  CLICK TO READ MORE...

Alessandro Florenzi scored a 60-yard strike for Roma in their Champions League draw against holders Barcelona. Full-back Florenzi collected the ball in his own half, before unleashing an effort which floated over Marc-Andre ter Stegen and into the net.  CLICK TO READ MORE...

  Olivier Giroud was sent off for Arsenal as they lost at Dinamo Zagreb in their opening Champions League game. The Gunners went behind after a Josip Pivaric shot was saved by keeper David Ospina but rebounded in off Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. CLICK TO READ MORE...

Chelsea responded to their worst league start for nearly 30 years with a comfortable win in their Champions League opener against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Jose Mourinho's tough start to the season was not helped when Eden Hazard missed an early penalty. CLICK TO READ MORE...

  Manchester United have opened contract talks with goalkeeper David De Gea. The Spaniard's present deal expires in 2016 and United had previously indicated they had abandoned hope of the 24-year-old signing an extension. But following the collapse of a proposed move to Real Madrid on transfer deadline day, negotiations have begun, with De Gea's agent Jorge Mendes attending the club's training complex on Thursday. De Gea is yet to play this season. Click to read more...

Wayne Rooney became England's all-time leading goalscorer as he scored his 50th international goal in a 2-0 win over Switzerland at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night. Rooney fired in a late penalty to break Sir Bobby Charlton's record and prompt emotional celebrations, after Harry Kane had earlier come off the bench to put England in front during an even European Qualifier. Manchester United striker Rooney had shot wide early on before seeing two efforts saved by the goalkeeper, while at the other end Granit Xhaka was denied by Joe Hart and Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri also could not best the England shot-stopper. Click to see read more...

Serena Williams, left, hugs Venus Williams after winning their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open on September 8, 2015 in New York.  It was the latest installment in the tennis battle everyone wanted to see: Serena vs. Venus. As the Williams sisters faced off for the fifth time during their remarkable U.S. Open runs at Flushing Meadows, it was Serena who held off her big sister to win in three sets and book a place in the semi-finals. Click to read more...

England captain Wayne Rooney, who aims to become his country's leading scorer on Tuesday, says he will never retire from international football. Rooney could get his 50th England goal in the home Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland, surpassing the record he shares with Sir Bobby Charlton. With qualification assured, the 29-year-old is set to appear at his sixth major tournament - and plans more. "I won't be one to say I'm not available for selection," he said. "I'm sure it'll probably be the manager's choice more than mine. It's a huge honour to play for England." Click to read more...

Michael Carrick has withdrawn from the England squad due to a calf injury, casting doubt on his availability for Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Saturday. The 34-year-old was expected to feature for Roy Hodgson's side in their Euro 2016 qualifying match with Switzerland at Wembley on Tuesday having been an unused substitute for the 6-0 thrashing of San Marino on Saturday . Carrick's injury is yet to be specified, but Hodgson revealed that he had been left out as precaution and he did not believe the problem to be a serious one. Click to read more...

Paris St-Germain had a £110m bid for Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 30, rejected on transfer deadline day. (Daily Express via Globo Esporte)   West Brom forward Saido Berahino, 22, is set to withdraw his strike threat and will return to training this week. (Daily Mirror)   Karim Benzema has reiterated he is happy at Real Madrid and says there was never any truth in speculation he was planning to leave the club this summer. Arsenal had been strongly linked with the 27-year-old French striker. (Evening Standard) Manchester United are keen to bring Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus, 26, to Old Trafford. The deal could involve United winger Adnan Januzaj, 20, turning his loan with the Bundesliga club into a permanent move. (Daily Star)     Former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has fuelled speculation about his next job in management by admitting he may not join an "absolute top club". ...

Manchester City are the kings of the castle, Manuel Pellegrini flicking Vs at his peers. Manchester United and Chelsea missed their chance, while Arsenal....oh Arsenal... Click to read more...