Cristiano Ronaldo's superb free-kick gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Brazilian side Gremio as they retained their FIFA Club World Cup title in Abu Dhabi.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers last night finally captured his number one summer transfer target after striker Christian Benteke completed his £32.5 million (€46.5m) transfer from Aston Villa.

FORMER Republic of Ireland international David O’Leary’s time in charge with United Arab Emirates outfit Al-Ahli is all but over after the club revealed last night they plan to sack him this weekend.

Paul Gascoigne will join United Arab Emirate's side Al Jazira later this year, according to the club's spokesman.