Carl Frampton challenges Kiko Martinez for the IBF super-bantamweight title in front of 16,000 fans at the purpose-built open-air arena in Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Follow all the action with Sportsmail.
Mendes' clients include Falcao, Costa and Rodriguez... but influence raises questions about who really owns football's stars
SPECIAL REPORT BY NICK HARRIS: Angel di Maria, James Rodriguez, Diego Costa and Manchester City's Eliaquim Mangala are among his clients, moving clubs in the past two months alone in permanent transfers worth £208.5million. And that does not take into account the potential £51.3m final transfer involved in Colombian striker Radamel Falcao's move from Monaco to Manchester United.
Nasri continues to enjoy his time away from France fold by taking break to Ibiza with girlfriend
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is making use of his early international retirement from the France national team by taking a break with his girlfriend Anara Atanes in Ibiza. The 27-year-old decided to rule himself out of the possibility of being selected by Les Bleus manager Didier Deschamps after he was controversially left out of France's 2014 World Cup squad.
Blackett is a real rising star... and he had to perform United initiation song over airplane tannoy at 38,000 feet in front of Van Gaal
Imagine, for a moment, the pressure Tyler Blackett found himself under. To one side, his new manager Louis van Gaal was watching intently. Around him, meanwhile, were seasoned trophy-winning professionals headed by Wayne Rooney, who wondered if he would deliver. This, for the 20-year-old, was a completely new situation. But it was not on the pitch in front of 75,000 expectant fans at Old Trafford, Blackett's first big Manchester United examination came 38,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
Neymar shows he is over World Cup heartache by embracing Zuniga
Brazil star Neymar put his World Cup injury nightmare behind him by appearing to accept an apology from Colombia's Juan Zuniga. Neymar, who captained Brazil for the first time since being handed the captain's armband by national team boss Dunga, embraced Zuniga before his side's 1-0 win over Colombia at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami.
Secrets of German talent factory: After Ozil, Neuer and Draxler, there's more coming on production line that built World Cup triumph
Smoking chimneys and garish gasometers invade the skyline. The backdrop is poignant if not pretty, for here, amid the industrial heartland of the Ruhr Valley, rumbles one of the talent factories responsible for powering Germany to World Cup success. This is the academy of Schalke 04, once home to Manuel Neuer, Benedikt Howedes, Julian Draxler and Mesut Ozil - more than £100million's worth of talent and a key part of the squad in Brazil. And here's the bad news, at least from an England perspective - there is more to come.
Nishikori shocks Djokovic in US Open semi-final as world No 1 is bundled out in New York
Kei Nishikori has defeated world No 1 Novak Djokovic in four sets at the US Open to set up a surprise final berth in New York.
England look brilliant in training as Wilshere and Rooney show off their skills in behind the scenes video... so bring on Switzerland!
England's stars might have left the sparse Wembley crowd unconvinced against Norway - but the Three Lions stepped it up a notch in training in a video that will give fans travelling to Switzerland confidence. The behind closed doors clip shows Jack Wilshere and Wayne Rooney showing some of the sublime skill fans want to see as England open up their European Championships qualifying campaign on Monday in Basel.
Meet Magic Dwarf, Mr Confident and the young Einstein... the Swiss dangermen gunning for England
Switzerland are now higher than England in the FIFA world rankings. They topped their qualifying group for the 2014 World Cup. After making it out of a group containing France, Ecuador and Honduras they suffered extra-time heartbreak against Argentina in the last 16, as they lost 1-0. SAM CUNNINGHAM runs the rule over the men who are gunning for the Three Lions. Magic Dwarf Xherdan Shaqiri
CONCUSSION CAMPAIGN: Deniers facing a crackdown at last but is sport too late?
Last August the National Football League — the world’s richest sports administrator — were forced to pay almost £500million to former American Football players suffering from early onset dementia caused by repeated head injuries. Accused of decades of wilfully denying the long-term neurological damage caused by concussion, the NFL were hit in the only place that hurts: their pocket. Few British sports fans took notice.
Just give me a chance! Wilshere hits back after criticism from Sportsmail's Redknapp
Jack Wilshere does not need reminding just how important this season is to his career. The Arsenal midfield is painfully aware that, at the age of 22, he must start to deliver on his enormous potential and put the injury-ravaged start to his career behind him.
PATRICK COLLINS: Hodgson can follow in Robson's footsteps... he had it rough as England boss and came out fighting
Roy Hodgson has been manager of England since May 2012. He is a figure who divides opinions; for some he is a quiet voice of sanity amid the prevailing madness, for others he is a bland, uninspiring presence. All agree, however, that Hodgson is an instinctively courteous man who controls temper and tongue whatever the provocation. Now, it seems, we shall all have to think again.
He's still got it! Heskey fluffs his lines as former England striker produces woeful effort on Soccer AM
Emile Heskey didn't exactly advertise his shooting services well on Saturday morning when the former England striker stepped up to take aim at the gaping target in front of him. The 36-year-old, in England looking for a new club, took part in Soccer AM's game as show's guests aim to get the ball through the hole in front of them from the spot.
Conte is a man born to take on the Italian job and make his country world-beaters again
GRAHAM HUNTER: No matter how highly you rate the catalytic impact of Jurgen Klinsmann on Germany's international football or the complementary consistence of vision and patience of Joachim Low, it's essential to view Matthias Sammer's hungry, aggressive, visionary and ambitious impact while technical director as fundamental.
Australia 24-23 South Africa: Horne's late try earns hosts thrilling Rugby Championship win
Nick Phipps crashed over two minutes from time to claim a thrilling win for Australia against South Africa. The winger finished off a flowing move in Perth, and Bernard Foley's conversion put Australia ahead for the first time since the 12th minute.
Ibrahimovic has scored in EVERY MINUTE of a football match after strike that made him Sweden's all-time top goalscorer
Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has now scored in every minute of a football match. Ibrahimovic became Sweden's all-time top goalscorer on Thursday with a brace against Estonia, bringing his international tally to 50 in 99 games and overtaking Sven Rydell's 82-year-old record. The former Barcelona and Juventus forward has scored 369 goals throughout his 15-year career, but it was his strike in the 24th minute during the international break that completed the statistic.
Bouchard proudly shows off catching skills at New York Yankees game
Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard proudly showed off two balls she had caught at a Yankees game in New York. The 20-year-old then posted the photo of her with the balls on her Twitter account. She said: 'Caught two balls haha @yankees.'
Sale 20-29 Bath: Ford outshines Cipriani as England fly-halves face-off in front of Lancaster
George Ford eclipsed Danny Cipriani in the battle of the England fly-halves as Bath overcame Sale 29-20 in front of national coach Stuart Lancaster in their Aviva Premiership opener. Ahead of next month's naming of the senior elite player squad for the autumn international campaign, Ford created the opening try for Anthony Watson and was instrumental again for Semesa Rokoduguni's second-half clincher.
Uh oh... is Mario in trouble again? Liverpool get first glimpse of his short fuse as he is subbed after heated exchange in 'friendly'
SPORTS BIG HITS
- Nasri continues to enjoy his time away from France fold in Ibiza with girlfriend Atanes Samir Nasri is making use of his early international retirement
- Adams won 66 caps England, four league titles and three FA Cups in a stellar career... But £30m defender Luke Shaw apparently does not know who he is!
- Ronaldinho snubs Basingstoke to sign two-year deal with Mexican side Former Brazil midfielder has signed a two year deal with Queretaro
- Holding no grudges! Neymar embraces Zuniga - the man who ended his World Cup Brazil star seemed to accept an apology from Colombia's defender
- Bouchard proudly shows off her catching skills at New York Yankees game Canadian Eugenie Bouchard shows she's not just great at tennis...
MORE SPORTS HITS
- 'Football on steroids'... Del Piero, Ljungberg and Trezeguet sign up for Indian Super League Former legends among big-names taking part in league next month
- England look brilliant in training as Wilshere, Rooney and Co show off their skills in behind the scenes video England are ready... bring on Switzerland!
- Rooney rated as better than Neymar, Aguero, Di Maria, Ozil and Muller, according to FIFA 15 England captain ahead of some of Europe's best players in new game
- You won't get a club like that, Emile! Heskey fluffs his lines live on TV Free agent Heskey didn't advertise his shooting ability well when he missed a huge target
- Pacquiao shows off his musical talent by singing Disney's Let It Go Boxer is involved in politics and has revealed he also has a hidden talent for singing
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Nasri: Chelsea and Man United are our title rivals... NOT Liverpool
Man City star plays down Liverpool's chances of mounting another title challenge this season
- DAVID BECKHAM: I've retired to be a taxi driver for my boys, but I'd be proud if England asked me to help out... I miss playing for my country more than anything
- Brook: I was stabbed in an 'unprovoked attack' on holiday in Tenerife... but I will be back! The stabbing incident has left him facing an uncertain future in boxing
- Boca Juniors keeper Orion hit in the head with a rock thrown by fan Argentine keeper Agustin Orion was struck in the head by a rock from Rosario Central fans
- Uh oh, Mario! Balotelli substituted in Liverpool friendly after heated exchange Balotelli's short fuse was on display in behind closed doors friendly
- Williams brushes aside Makarova to reach US Open final World No 1 Serena Williams took no chances with the searing heat at Arthur Ashe
- Bayern donate seats from renovated stand to school in Macedonia Bayern Munich have put smiles on the faces of schoolchildren... and bums on seats
- Sturridge ruled out of England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Switzerland with injury The forward pulled up during a training session at St George's Park
- Frampton fighting for more than just titles and belts against Martinez The divisions Carl Frampton will be fighting to close this Saturday night are more important
- Beckham meeting inspired me to gold says Paralympic star Peacock Reunited 14 years... and both have gone on to huge success
- Pacquiao and Mayweather in negotiations for $300m mega fight in 2015 Manny Pacquiao has lifted the lid on the big fight negotiations
- Welcome back, Adam: Reds new boy Lallana plays and scores in training match Adam Lallana is still yet to make his debut after big-money move
- United-mad couple go for themed wedding in Kenya... but the bride doesn't look too happy! Groom wore United kit, red cake had Chevrolet theme, and more!
- Cowabunga! Watch Oxlade-Chamberlain and Arsenal stars poke fun at themselves in Rainbow Laces video Winger compared himself to a Turtle!
- Farah and Samuel L Jackson make a spectacle of themselves Olympic champion and Hollywood legend met at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London
- Villarreal start 13-year-old cancer-suffering fan in friendly against Celtic... and he scores too! Goal led to emotional scenes in Spain
- Thanks a latte! RVP takes coffee break with Afellay and Verhaegh after Holland lose to Italy Robin Van Persie and his team-mates were all smiles despite defeat
- England team put through their paces at St George's Park (which makes a change!) Start to England's Euro 2016 qualification campaign is nearing
- Bolt tells Balotelli to 'make a few mistakes' against his beloved Manchester United But do you recognise the former Premier League ace he was talking to?
- Anyone for tennis? Henry watches Federer in action at US Open with girlfriend Rajacic New York Red Bulls star Thierry Henry saw five-set thriller
- I Am... Sweden's all-time top goalscorer! Zlatan breaks record Ibrahimovic struck the goals in the 2-0 win over Estonia to reach 50 international goals
- The eagle has landed... Club America fit mascot with camera to take stunning pictures of their stadium A real bird's-eye view at Mexican club
- Monaco had to flog Falcao - their owner is going through a £2.7bn divorce, has a £41.5m tax bill... and then there's the financial fair play rules!
- It's just like watching... West Ham? Alex Song and Ravel Morrison link together to assist a stunning team goal in a Hammers friendly
- That's what you pay your money for! £10.5million striker Loic Remy gave Chelsea a glimpse of what's to come after netting for France
- It's a friendly, lads? Martins Indi sent off for Holland in fiery Italian encounter Antonio Conte's side brushed aside the Dutch ahead of qualifiers
- Neymar all smiles after being announced Brazil skipper against Colombia David Luiz and Oscar celebrated with the Barcelona maverick
- Through the pain: Wilmots risks Kompany for 90 minutes in friendly despite injury fears Manchester City skipper had been a doubt after limping out of training
- Les Toon! Debuchy and Sissoko celebrate as France heap further misery on Spain The former Newcastle team-mates were reunited
- Giddy-up! Terrifying moment horse rears up as jockey tries to mount during beach meet The jockey held on for dear life as the horse flew mid-air
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Ronaldinho offered contract... by Basingstoke Town
Ronaldinho has been offered a chance to extend his career in the English Conference
- England stars hoping to build platform to success as they board train to St George's England waited, but not as long as fans waited for a goal at Wembley...
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Flores bathes in his own success with the help of a lady friend...
Former Swansea defender Chico Flores posted a picture in a tub with an unknown lady
- Man United's new men are calling the Lowry Hotel their home... But what can Falcao, Angel di Maria and Co get up to at the five-star establishment?
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Falcao set to start for Colombia against Brazil as Manchester United man eyes turn in Miami
Radamel Falcao will take his tricks onto the field for Colombia - Ferguson hosts Mourinho, Pellegrini and Co at annual managers' meeting in Nyon... But Man United boss Louis van Gaal misses out on gathering of elite
- Cristiano Ronaldo interview: United are the club of my heart, I loved it there... my wish is to go back one day 'I Love Manchester,' says Cristiano Ronaldo
- Balotelli buys into Liverpool tradition as he posts Shankly quote He's only worn the jersey for an hour, but Mario Balotelli has endeared himself to fans already
- Premier League name game: Squad lists reveal stars' secrets... such as Van Gaal's real name Bored during the break? Are you missing the Premier League?
- Brazil on the bounce back - Neymar in action after World Cup woe Brazil train ahead of facing Colombia in their first match since their home World Cup
- Bolt takes part in exhibition cricket match in India and is beaten over 100m by Yuvraj! Usain Bolt showed that his sporting talent also extends to cricket
- Hamilton collects GQ Sportsman of the Year award at bash in London Lewis Hamilton broke away from a turbulent season to pick up the prestigious award
- US Ryder Cup team's playing uniforms revealed... and they're actually fashionable (unlike past efforts!) The first point may have been scored by the US...
- Hazard calls Drogba 'The King' as Chelsea stars share ice bath Eden Hazard posted a selfie from an ice bath with Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba
- It's a long way from the Bernabeu: Bale and Wales train ahead of Andorra qualifier Wales begin their quest to qualify for Euro 2016 against Andorra
- Sportsmail plea - STOP WRITING OPEN LETTERS MailOnline Sport, sick of open letters from players to fans when leaving their club, has penned one of our own
- Wozniacki takes step closer to US Open final... and not having her 'name stuck with McIlroy forever' The Dane is into the last four in New York
- The NFL is back! Big hits, amazing plays, cheerleaders, and three games at Wembley The National Football League is all set for another thrilling season
- From Hampden Park a century ago to the first Wembley cup final... This week's GOLDEN YEARS focuses on famous grounds, some no longer with us
- Rooney presented with England captain's armband by Hodgson Roy Hodgson has signalled a new era for England by handing Rooney the armband
- Sky Sports News' transfer deadline day has become a one-trick pony and the roving reporters have made themselves standing targets for unruly fans
- Valencia showcase Negredo as striker draws in crowds for presentation Alvaro Negredo joined the club from Manchester City
- Walker has surgery after suffering for five months with abdominal injury at Tottenham Kyle Walker has undergone lower abdominal surgery
- Who needs transfer deadline day when you can somersault into a play pit! John Terry enjoys a family outing with wife Toni and his children
- Van Gaal and Blind land awards on day defender seals £14m United move Daley Blind is Dutch Player of the Year while his new club manager was also honoured
- Torres officially unveiled as an AC Milan player as striker looks for fresh start Fernando Torres has been officially unveiled as an AC Milan player
- Negredo pens open letter to Manchester City fans thanking them for their support after moving to Valencia The striker moved back to Spain on deadline day
- Richards takes part in Fiorentina training after completing loan move from Manchester City Micah Richards was put through his paces for the first time after his move
- Pope shakes the Hand of God as Maradona arrives in Rome for Match For Peace Diego Maradona presented Pope Francis with an Argentina shirt
- Di Maria arrives at Man United rivalling Rojo as the most tattooed player at Old Trafford Angel di Maria broke the British transfer record by signing for Man United
- Falcao is a different gear, says Ronaldo EXCLUSIVE: Cristiano Ronaldo took time out from driving around with Jenson Button to praise United's new striker
- Harry gets his £10m man as QPR boss signs Sandro for second time QPR have signed Brazilian midfielder Sandro from Tottenham for £10million
- Tearful Bouchard wilts in the New York heat Eugenie Bouchard's US Open run was brought to a brutal end as Russian Ekaterina Makarova reached the last eight
- Amy Childs and Rachel Riley the star attractions at Soccer Six Former TOWIE star Amy Childs and Countdown's Rachel Riley were the main attraction
- Suarez back at Liverpool... but £75m Barcelona striker is just collecting his things Luis Suarez has turned up at Liverpool's training ground on deadline day
- Kagawa put through workout after £6.3m move to Dortmund Shinji Kagawa was put through his paces on his return to Borussia Dortmund
- Hernandez completes loan move to Real Madrid from Man United Javier Hernandez has completed a loan move to Real Madrid with a view to a permanent deal
- Xabi Alonso stars for Bayern Munich on debut... and then sports Lederhosen with Pep Guardiola's squad in beer advert Bayern get a round in
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Yaya Toure, Albert Luque and Kevin Doyle... Here are the winners and losers of the summer transfer window across its 11 year history
- Why was Pogba watching PSG on the eve of the transfer deadline? Paul Pogba was spotted in the stands during PSG's 5-0 win over St Etienne in Paris
- Murray pledges allegiance to Scotland should they vote for independence Andy Murray won Olympic Gold at London 2012 for Great Britain
- Bolt enjoys night out in London after ending injury-riddled season The world's fastest man, Usain Bolt, was in fine fettle as he was out and about in London
- Hair-raiser Wozniacki gets ponytail caught in racket at US Open Caroline Wozniacki lost a bizarre point in her US Open win against Aliaksandra Sasnovich
- The Balotells! Balotelli posts picture of himself as all four members of The Beatles! New Liverpool signing Mario Balotelli looks to endear himself to fans
- Sanchez hits the town after Arsenal qualify for the Champions League Alexis Sanchez was afforded a well-deserved night out after scoring for Arsenal against Besiktas
- Colback is the 'ginger Pirlo' - Hodgson heaps praise on Toon star Roy Hodgson labelled Jack Colback the 'ginger Pirlo' after naming him in his England squad
- Ronaldo hands replica of Ballon d'Or to Real Madrid president Cristiano Ronaldo presented Florentino Perez with a replica of his Ballon d'Or
- Easy does it: Khan relaxes with wife Faryal on the beach in Miami Light welterweight star Amir Khan takes it easy while the his next opponent is agreed
- United fan wins £1,250 after accidentally betting on MK Dons to beat Van Gaal's side 4-0! A United fan mistakenly backs her own team to lose 4-0 at MK Dons
- Abramovich's daughter reveals Chelsea billionaire's family side Roman Abramovich's daughter Sofia has revealed a glimpse into the Chelsea owner's life
- Carl Frampton vs Kiko Martinez LIVE: Follow the world title action from Belfast
- Roger Federer dumped out of US Open by imperious Marin Cilic as Croatian reaches his first ever final at...
- SCANDAL OF MATCH-FIXING REVEALED: The FA's secret list of suspects... and how they are still playing in...
- Luke Shaw unfamiliar with Arsenal legend Tony Adams, claims Frank Lampard
- Chelsea's big spending days are over - and they'll never break Manchester United's British transfer record,...
- Lewis Hamilton in line for return to McLaren as Ron Dennis hints at re-signing the Mercedes driver
- Jorge Mendes' clients include Radamel Falcao, Diego Costa and James Rodriguez but his influence raises...
- Samir Nasri continues to enjoy his time away from France fold by taking break to Ibiza with girlfriend Anara...
- Angel di Maria: Real Madrid sent me a letter telling me not to play in the World Cup final
- Samir Nasri: Chelsea and Manchester United will challenge City... NOT Liverpool
- Lewis Hamilton edges out rival Nico Rosberg for Italian Grand Prix pole
- Diego Costa's hamstring injury is 'nothing serious' says David Silva - raising hopes Chelsea striker could...
- Alastair Cook will not play any more cricket this season after ECB ensure captain is kept away from county...
- Tyler Blackett is rising star... Man United defender had to perform initiation song over tannoy of airplane...
- Neymar shows he is over World Cup heartache by embracing Juan Zuniga
- Lewis Hamilton could make a return to McLaren if he fails to win F1 title with Mercedes this season
- Ronaldinho signs two-year deal with Mexican side Queretaro... in blow to Basingstoke Town
- Danny Welbeck urges England boss Roy Hodgson to let him carry goalscoring burden against Switzerland
- India line up football greats for new league to rival cricket with Alessandro del Piero, David James and...
- Cristiano Ronaldo refutes claims he criticised Real Madrid's transfer policy following the sales of Xabi...
- Angel di Maria: Real Madrid sent me a letter telling me not to play in the World Cup final
- Mario Balotelli substituted in Liverpool friendly win against Wolves after getting a talking to from referee Chris Foy
- Brazil 1-0 Colombia: Neymar scores winner in first game as captain as new Man United striker Radamel Falcao makes brief cameo
- Samir Nasri: Chelsea and Manchester United will challenge City... NOT Liverpool
- Manchester United cannot play Radamel Falcao, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie in the same team, says Paul Scholes
- DAVID BECKHAM: I've retired to be a taxi driver for my boys, but I'd be proud if England asked me to help out... I miss playing for my country more than anything
- Chelsea's big spending days are over - and they'll never break Manchester United's British transfer record, says Jose Mourinho
- Luke Shaw unfamiliar with Arsenal legend Tony Adams, claims Frank Lampard
- FIFA 15 player ratings: Wayne Rooney is better than Neymar, according to EA Sports as they announce numbers 30-21
- Shuai Peng helped off court in wheelchair after collapsing twice as Caroline Wozniacki goes through to second US Open final
- Manchester United-mad couple enjoy themed wedding in Kenya... featuring groom in a replica shirt, Chevrolet cake and more!
- Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather in negotiations for $300m fight in 2015
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar... the way things are going in the mad transfer market, Manchester United will be able to borrow these stars, just for one day
- It's not a jump race: Terrifying moment horse rears up as jockey tries to mount it during beach meet
- Jermain Defoe aiming to leave Toronto FC before January transfer window in order to secure more back to Premier League
- Eugenie Bouchard proudly shows off her catching skills at New York Yankees game
- JAMIE CARRAGHER: Wayne Rooney is still a top player but have we seen the best of the England and Man United captain?
- Olivier Giroud and Mikel Arteta lined up for Arsenal contract extensions following Arsene Wenger's £80million summer spree
- Neymar shows he is over World Cup heartache by embracing Juan Zuniga
- FIFA 15 player ratings: Gareth Bale and Radamel Falcao miss out on top 10 as EA Sports announce numbers 20-11
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DAVID BECKHAM: I've retired to be a taxi driver for my boys, but I'd be proud if England asked me to help out... I miss playing for my country more than anything
NEIL ASHTON TALKS TO DAVID BECKHAM: His pulse is racing. The passion is burning brightly in his eyes. 'I miss playing for England more than anything,' he declares. At a time when the national team has just played in front of 40,000 supporters in a friendly against Norway at Wembley, it feels good to hear it from Beckham. Really good.
Lithuania U21s 0-1 England U21s: Able Kane leaps off the bench to ensure Young Lions grind out a result
DOMINIC KING IN KAUNAS: Thanks to a late header from Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate's unbeaten record as Under-21 head coach still stands but if he is to lead England to Euro 2015, he will know a step up is required.
England Under 20 6-0 Romania Under 20: Goal fest gives Boothroyd perfect start as Hodgson watches on
Aidy Boothroyd enjoyed the perfect start to his tenure as England Under 20 manager as Romania were hit for six in Telford on Friday night. With Roy Hodgson watching on from the stands, goals from Rolando Aarons, Josh Murphy, Lewis Baker, Kwame Thomas and two from Callum Robinson - all in the second-half - ensured a great start to the season.
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Rooney is still a top player but have we seen the best of him?
Wayne Rooney as played 615 games for Manchester United, Everton and England by the age of 28. Have all those matches taken their toll and have we now seen the best of the Three Lions captain? Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Raul are just some examples of forwards who waned as their career progressed.
Villarreal start 13-year-old cancer-suffering fan in friendly against Celtic... and he scores too!
In an era when supporters seem more distanced from their heroes than ever, it's refreshing to see Villarreal give one fan an experience many football followers only get to dream about. The Spanish club took on Celtic in a recent friendly, but in their starting XI they named 13-year-old, Gohan who sadly suffers an aggressive form of cancer. Gohan had informed his nurses of his lifelong dream to play for Villarreal at the Madrigal Stadium, and the club were more than happy to oblige.
Boca keeper Orion hit in the head with a rock thrown by Rosario Central fan
Argentine goalkeeper Agustin Orion was struck in the head by a rock during Boca Juniors' Copa Sudamericana clash with Rosario Central. The Boca goalkeeper was seen bleeding from a cut sustained when the rock thrown from the home fans hit him, as an intense atmostphere turned nasty during the second-round match. At first Orion seemed remarkably unperturbed by the incident, strolling across to receive medical attention, but as the blood started to flow he was treated lying down on the pitch.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
McDowell happy to head to Celtic Manor for Ryder Cup reminder before Gleneagles
Graeme McDowell will take a glorious trip down memory lane next week to ensure he is in the right frame of mind for this year's Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. The 35-year-old Northern Irishman has added the Wales Open at Celtic Manor to his schedule and so will warm up for this year's match at the venue where he holed the winning putt in 2010. 'I've got so many happy memories there,' he said. 'I also won the Wales Open at Celtic Manor in 2010 as well as enjoying my time at the Ryder Cup, so it will certainly get the juices flowing a bit.
Peng helped off court in wheelchair after collapsing twice as Wozniacki reaches US Open final
A remarkable summer for Caroline Wozniacki continued with yet more drama on Friday night when she was ushered through to the US Open final when her opponent was struck by full body cramps. .
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What is the matter with Mata? After being dumped by Mourinho, United's £37m man now faces being sidelined by Van Gaal
A £37.1million misfit - surely that is an oxymoron? Louis van Gaal's English may not yet extend to such description, but in the form of Juan Mata he has the ultimate footballing contradiction. Here is a winner of the World Cup, European Championships and Champions League, a two-time Chelsea Player of the Year, a playmaker of such stock that more than £60m was invested in him all before his 26th birthday.
MARTIN SAMUEL: Arsenal fans, I LOVE seeing you in the Champions League, but you don't deserve to be seeded higher than title winners City... when will you get that?
MARTIN SAMUEL - THE DEBATE: So last week, UEFA made the draw for Champions League. I wrote about the sorry status quo of their seeding and even proposed an alternate process, in which the champions of the strongest European leagues were rewarded.
A £42m tax bill and an owner facing the costliest divorce in history. So, what is wrong at Monaco after days of Falcao and Rodriguez?
When Radamel Falcao left for Manchester in such a dreadful hurry this week, it was almost enough to make the residents of Monaco choke on their lobster risotto, drop their flute of fizz, rip the Gucci shades from their eyes and demand answers.