Real Madrid’s Fifa Club World Cup semi-final clash tomorrow with Mexico’s Cruz Azul has been switched to Marrakech from Rabat due to the waterlogged pitch at the Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah.

David Moyes surely knew taking over La Liga strugglers Real Sociedad in his first job since being fired by Manchester United would be a big challenge.

David Moyes’ new club Real Sociedad is often considered one of the most attractive coaching jobs in La Liga, but the former Manchester United and Everton manager faces a difficult challenge in turning around the fortunes of a side which — like himself — has endured a difficult few years.

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Cristiano Ronaldo helped Real Madrid establish a stranglehold on Champions League Group B tonight with a double in a 4-0 demolition of FC Copenhagen.

La Liga’s ‘big two’ go into the new Champions League campaign this week with new coaches in Gerardo Martino and Carlo Ancelotti, fresh expensive superstars in Neymar and Gareth Bale, but the same huge expectations as always.

Friday night’s last ever Basque derby to be held at Athletic Bilbao’s Estadio San Mames should have been a celebration of La Catedral’s 100-year history, but instead turned into yet another low point in one of the club’s worst seasons.

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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho shrugged off jeers aimed at him from his side’s fans prior to last night’s 4-3 win over Real Sociedad following his decision to again omit Iker Casillas in favour of Antonio Adan.

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Helder Postiga left it late to earn Real Zaragoza victory over 10-man Espanyol in the Primera Division.

Arsenal have confirmed that striker Carlos Vela has left to join Real Sociedad for an undisclosed fee.

Robin van Persie was all smiles as he returned to Arsenal pre-season training yesterday, but the future of the Gunners skipper remains uncertain.

Robin van Persie was all smiles as he returned to Arsenal pre-season training today, but the long-term future of the Gunners skipper remains uncertain.

New Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is convinced the Gunners can win something next season – and maintains he has the “weapons” to help deliver a long-overdue trophy.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of striker Olivier Giroud from Montpellier.

Olivier Giroud could be confirmed as an Arsenal player later today after Montpellier president Louis Nicollin revealed a deal had been completed for the in-demand France forward.

Montpellier president Louis Nicollin claims Arsenal have completed the signing of France forward Olivier Giroud.

Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice in the second half as Real Madrid provisionally moved 13 points clear at the Primera Division summit with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Real Betis.

ARSENE WENGER remains confident Arsenal have the strength of character needed to force themselves back into the top four of the Premier League.

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Arsene Wenger has called on Barcelona to show some respect in their public pursuit of Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, but accepts there is little else his team can do but ride out all the constant speculation.

Gervinho may feel he will fit right in at Arsenal, but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is likely to be facing a huge void in his squad when they return for pre-season training next week.

Arsenal will not sell Carlos Vela this summer, the Mexico international's agent has claimed.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy axed England winger Matt Jarvis for the Barclays Premier League derby with West Brom.

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Jens Lehmann is among Arsenal’s substitutes for the Premier League clash with West Brom at The Hawthorns.

West Brom are sweating on the fitness of midfielder Chris Brunt ahead of their Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Hawthorns tomorrow.

WEST BROM boss Roy Hodgson has apologised to Stoke after a picture was broken in the players’ tunnel after the sides’ 1-1 draw last night.

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Wolves manager Mick McCarthy insists his players have not been mentally affected by their costly habit of conceding injury-time goals this season.

NEW West Brom boss Roy Hodgson felt his side deserved more than the last-gasp equaliser by Carlos Vela in the 1-1 Black Country derby draw with Wolves at The Hawthorns yesterday.

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Fit-again utility player Steven Reid believes West Brom have the experience and know-how to survive their Barclays Premier League relegation battle.

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Carlos Vela is poised to make his debut for West Brom in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at home to fellow strugglers Wigan.

West Brom have secured the loan signing of Arsenal striker Carlos Vela until the end of the season.

West Brom utility player Steven Reid is hoping to return to action in next Tuesday’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Wigan after his recovery from knee surgery.

ANDREY ARSHAVIN is getting back to his best after suffering a dip in form and is committed to Arsenal, manager Arsene Wenger has claimed.

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