ROBERTO MANCINI etched his name into Inter Milan’s history books yesterday with a record-breaking ninth successive league victory, beating Messina 2-0.

RONALDINHO grabbed his 11th league goal of the season as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to two points after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp on Saturday, while Sevilla moved into second spot after a 2-1 comeback win at home to Real Madrid.

A TWO-GOAL blast from Icelandic striker Eidur Gudjohnsen drove title holders Barcelona back to the top of the Spanish league yesterday, with a 4-1 win at Real Mallorca.

David Beckham has dismissed suggestions he will be leaving Real Madrid in January, insisting he wants to stay at the Bernabeu and be part of a trophy-winning team.

Sevilla moved to within one point of Primera Liga leaders Barcelona after a 2-1 win at Celta Vigo.

THE cheers in the Santiago Bernabeu that greeted Real Madrid’s 5-1 Champions League win over Dynamo Kiev in midweek turned to jeers yesterday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by local rivals Atletico Madrid.

TORINO will battle it out with Mantova in the Serie B play-off final for the last remaining promotion place to the top flight.