Barcelona have pledged their support to coach Tito Vilanova after confirming he faces a second battle against cancer.

Barcelona director of football Andoni Zubizarreta has denied claims by former president Joan Laporta the club could have done more to ensure Pep Guardiola continued as coach at the Nou Camp next season.

Leeds chairman John McKenzie has again been forced to dismiss rumours regarding a potential swoop for Mark Viduka from Barcelona.