UCL: Ajax End Barcelona Unbeaten Run to Stay in Contention

Ajax Amsterdam stayed in contention for the last 16 of the Champions League after becoming the first side to beat Barcelona this season with a 2-1 triumph on Tuesday.

Thulani Serero and Danny Hoesen scored to give Ajax a surprise halftime lead, but straight after the break defender Joel Veltman was red-carded for a tackle on Neymar and Xavi pulled a goal back from the penalty spot.

[EXCLUSIVE] Jermain Defoe Quits Tottenham.. Joins Canadian Toronto FC on £90,000-a-week deal In January Window

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Jermain Defoe has agreed an incredible £90,000-a-week switch to Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.
The 31-year-old Tottenham and England striker has shattered the hopes of domestic clubs bidding to land him in January by accepting a stunning four-year offer to move to Canada.

INJURY: No Coming Back Soon For Messi...Out For The Rest Of The Year

Madrid: Lionel Messi, the four-times world player of the year, will be ruled out for the rest of the year due to a hamstring injury, said Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino Monday.

Barcelona will have a Champions League clash with Ajax Tuesday and Messi scored a hat-trick in Barca`s 4-0 win when the two sides last met in September.

Everton Confirm Leighton Baines Could be Out for the Rest of the Year with Broken Toe

Leighton Baines is facing up to six weeks out with his broken toe. But Everton boss Roberto Martinez claims he could also be back in just 10 days.

Martinez claims an X-ray on Baines' right foot has revealed he did suffer a fracture in Saturday's thrilling 3-3 draw against Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

Mario Balotelli Blasted by AC Milan legend

Former Croatian legendary midfielder Zvonimir Boban has blasted Mario Balotelli by insisting that the controversial Rossonerri star would be "carrying other stars bags" in his day.

The midfielder, who played for AC Milan between the years of 1991-2002, believes that Balotelli is overrated and so far is yet to deserve the praise that he is receiving at the club since his switch from Manchester City in January.

Right Or Wrong? Family Decide Manchester City Best For Golden Eaglets Star, Iheanacho

Father of Golden Eaglets star Kelechi Iheanacho has told MTNFootball.com the final choice of Manchester City was because God will lift him there after the family prayed over the matter.

James Iheanacho told MTNFootball.com:”We prayed yesterday and after due consultations with family members, we came up with Manchester City believing he has a future there. That is where he will be uplifted.”

[Life Sentence] Former Chelsea Striker Adrian Mutu Banned For Life After Comparing Manager To Mr Bean Via Photoshop[See Funny Photo]

Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has been banned from playing for Romania ever again – after comparing the team’s manager to Mr Bean.

Mutu, who is known as a controversial figure, is currently plying his trade for French minnows Ajaccio after a difficult few years in the game.

There's Only One Ronaldo!...Around 45,000 Real Fans Set To Don Ronaldo Masks in Support of Ballon d'Or favourite

You might not see Cristiano Ronaldo on the pitch on Wednesday night against Galatasaray but there will be 45,000 'Ronaldos' in the stands of the Santiago Bernabeu as supporters make their feelings known about who should win the Ballon d’Or felt.

[SHOCKING] Joe Hart is Being Lined Up for Manchester City Exit

Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants to bring Asmir Begovic to replace error-prone Joe Hart.
According to the Daily Mirror, the Citizens are willing to pay as much as £15million for the Bosnia & Herzegovina international.

MUST READ: Mike Phelan Claims He Was The Real Manager At Man Utd Not Fergie

Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan claims he was a manager in all but name for his last five years at Old Trafford.

The 51-year-old was Alex Ferguson’s right hand man since replacing Carlos Queiroz in 2008, having been the club’s first team coach for the preceding seven years, but insists his responsibilities were more than that of an obedient understudy.

Arsenal Striker Nicklas Bendtner Arrested for Criminal Damage

Arsenal were given a further reminder of their need for a new striker after Nicklas Bendtner was arrested on Monday. Police detained the Gunners striker after the doors were kicked in and a window was smashed at a luxury apartment block in Bushey, Herts.

Mourinho Praises Veteran Lampard.. Says It's in His DNA to Score

Jose Mourinho was full of praise for midfielders Frank Lampard and Oscar following Chelsea’s 3-0 victory at West Ham. Lampard, who came into the fixture in his worst goalscoring draught in a decade, opened the scoring after the Brazilian Oscar had been fouled in the penalty area, following a mistake by fullback Guy Demel.

Ronaldo Set to Miss Champions League Clash Through Injury

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to miss out on Real Madrid’s Champions League game on Wednesday against Roberto Mancini’s Galatasaray. After taking a knock on the back of his thigh in the weekend win over Almeria Ronaldo had massage on the affected area on Saturday night and rested on Sunday.

'My Move to Madrid Wasn't A Mistake'.. Bale Revealed Taking Advice From Beckham and Owen Ahead Of The Move

Gareth Bale has revealed he contacted David Beckham and Michael Owen for advice when completing his world-record move to Real Madrid.

The Wales international was involved in a protracted transfer saga this summer, with Los Blancos eventually spending a reported 100 million euros to lure him away from Tottenham.

[Revealed] Iron Mike Tyson Expressed Disappointment Not to Have Killed an Opponent in The Ring

Former heavyweight champion ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson has admitted to feeling ‘disappointed’ that he never killed an opponent during his lengthy and controversial career.

Upon hearing that another fighter had killed someone in the ring, Tyson questioned how he had done it, but on reflection is “happy” he was not able to emulate the unnamed boxer.