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The gifted 19-year-old has rejected offers from big European clubs, notably Barcelona and Real Madrid, to stay at home and become one of the world’s richest footballers. “I’m very happy,

“Either we do together or we will never manage it,” said Valcke, pointing out that Brazil had first been asked to pass the legislation in 2007 when

That loss, their only setback in 17 matches this season, has been over-shadowed by Carlos Tevez’s refusal to follow manager Roberto Mancini’s instructions to warm up before coming on as

An own-goal from Javi Venta and free-kick from Tino Costa after the break saw Valencia climb above their neighbours into third place on 24 points. Levante are in fourth place

The 2,500 construction workers at the Mane Garrincha stadium stopped work on October 27 demanding, among other things, advance holiday pay, time off at the end of the year and

They have not conceded in racking up 12 points and 10 goals. Lyon, who were without key players Lisandro Lopez and Michel Bastos, lie third on four points and in

However, despite failing to ensure progress on the night with a victory, Arsenal are still well placed to advance as they top the standings with eight points from four games,

The Valencia-based club, whose annual budget of around 20 million euros is less than a 20th of new leaders Real Madrid, fell behind to an Alvaro Cejudo strike in the

In the big derby,Olympique Lyonwent third after a 2-0 win at home toSaint-Etiennethanks to Jimmy Briand’s 81st-minute header and Yoann Gourcuff’s injury-time strike. The victory came despite defender Mouhamadou Dabo

Stojanovic, who won two national league titles with NK Domzale before becoming an assistant to United Arab Emirates coach Srecko Katanec in 2009, will take charge for the first time