Messi reached another landmark in his illustrious career with his 400th match in a Barcelona shirt.
England striker Danny Welbeck, Adnan Januzaj, Phil Jones and Rafael failed to convert their spot-kicks.
Anti-racism group Kick It Out said the FA has “spent a longer time than desirable” before charging Anelka.
One of them, Francisco Neto, is currently the coach of Goa-India at the ongoing Lusofonia Games.
Benzema and Ribery's lawyers said they were confident the players would be cleared of all charges.
A further fall in fortunes could wipe hundreds of millions of dollars off the value of the club.
Jose Mourinho sympathised with his opposite number, saying United started as the stronger side.
Real Madrid are third on 50 points, level with Atletico but behind on goal difference.
India's brightest young player has returned for his first competitive match at home.
Mumbai FC officials were offered huge sums, they rejected deal.
Two first-half goals and one soon after the restart by Eto’o took Chelsea up to third place with 49 points.
Known collectively as 'BBC', the trio cost Real more than three times the value of Betis squad.
Second-placed City made it seven consecutive league wins as they beat Cardiff City 4-2.
Although United are lagging 11 points behind Arsenal, Mourinho is expecting a tough game.
The organisers have hardly had any time to publicise the Games as they had intended.
In 2-0 win over Getafe, Barcelona lost Neymar to injury midway through the first half.
After crushing Rovers, City will face Watford at home in the fourth round of FA Cup.
Allegri managed just five wins in 19 league games this season and was fired on Monday morning.
Ronaldo beat Messi and Ribery to claim the prestigious award for the second time.
Ronaldo was rewarded for his immense goal-scoring prowess as he swept aside Messi and Ribery.
Arsenal survived a late scare to regain top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.
AC Milan has won only five of 19 matches this season.
National United opened score in 6th minute through foreign national Ankur Gazmer in 6th minute.
Rodgers said Gerard had the ability to make a success of the move.
Messi is a contender to win the trophy for a fifth successive year, but few are talking about him this time.




