Celtic have the prospect of facing Robin van Persie and Nani’s new side Fenerbahce plus Ajax and Molde from Norway in Group A after they were drawn together in the Europa League group stages.

As far as Real Madrid are concerned, there is no debate to be had – Alfredo Di Stefano was, quite simply, “the best footballer of all time”.

Scenes of Arsenal fans celebrating outside their stadium were broadcast late into the night on September 1 and their team had not even kicked a ball.

Neymar scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Catalans came from behind to salvage a draw in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Vicente Calderon.

Luka Modric declared he had joined the greatest club in the world after completing his £33m (€41.6m) move from Tottenham to Real Madrid.

Luka Modric finally ended months of speculation after signing a five-year contract with Spanish champions Real Madrid yesterday in a deal believed to be worth in the region of £33million (€41,700,000).

New Barcelona manager Tito Vilanova is still coming to terms with life without Pep Guardiola but is warming to the reality of leading the Catalans this season.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola today announced he would be standing down at the end of the season to “recharge his batteries” with his assistant Tito Vilanova confirmed as his replacement.

Barcelona have called a press conference for this lunchtime at which Pep Guardiola is expected to announce he will leave the club at the end of the season.

Spanish media hailed Barcelona’s Lionel Messi on Wednesday as “a living legend” and “eternal” after the Argentinian became the club’s highest goalscorer of all time.

CESC FABREGAS scored a brilliant volley to keep Barcelona’s non-stop victory parade going with a UEFA Super Cup triumph over Porto last night.

Jose Mourinho's tumultuous relationship with Barcelona took another twist yesterday after the Royal Spanish Football Federation announced the Real Madrid manager was under investigation for his role in a mass brawl at the end of last week's Spanish Super Cup.

LAST time around, we had to wait until the very last game of the season for confirmation of what we had long suspected: Manchester United are not in the same league as Barcelona.

BARCELONA led Real Madrid 3-2 on Wednesday night in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup final. The teams had drawn 2-2 in the first leg. Both were thrillers.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has continued his verbal assault on Barcelona, labelling the European champions "a small team" after last night's Supercopa second leg defeat at the Nou Camp.

Cesc Fabregas today spoke of facing the challenge of his life after completing his move from Arsenal to Barcelona.

Barcelona midfielder Ibrahim Afellay is set to be sidelined for up to five weeks after suffering a hamstring tear during his side’s defeat to Manchester United.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract to remain with the Catalan club for one more season following a meeting with new club president Sandro Rosell today.

NEIL LENNON will take inspiration from Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola as he begins life as the Celtic boss.

Former Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter Milan striker Ronaldo has announced he will retire from football at the end of next year.

NEW Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic revealed today he would not have been allowed to leave Inter Milan for any other club.

Sevilla coach Juande Ramos insists he has not let the recent speculation linking him with Tottenham get under his skin.

Sevilla coach Juande Ramos has played down reports of a meeting with Tottenham officials.

Real Madrid have announced the signing of Brazil defender Cicinho from FIFA World Club champions Sao Paulo.

GHANA midfielder Michael Essien is poised to join Chelsea from Olympique Lyon, a source close to the French champions said last night.

Marc Overmars has warned David Beckham he faces a tougher task to prove himself in La Liga than he ever did in England.

Middlesbrough were today locked in talks with Real Madrid defender Geremi as Steve McClaren got straight down to work on his return after the summer break.