REAL MADRID joined Barcelona in guaranteeing their qualification for the Champions League knockout stages as two Cristiano Ronaldo goals gave Jose Mourinho’s men a 2-0 victory at Lyon last night.

SCHALKE defender Benedikt Howedes is expecting a busy 90 minutes when Inter come to the Arena AufSchalke tonight looking to overturn a 5-2 deficit from the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

ARGENTINA striker Diego Milito is set to return to Inter Milan’s starting line-up when they host Schalke 04 tonight in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Tottenham 3 Inter Milan 1

NO Maradona in the dugout, more’s the pity, but Argentina will certainly not be lacking in star quality on the pitch when they play the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium next Wednesday.

NO Maradona in the dugout, more’s the pity, but Argentina will certainly not be lacking in star quality on the pitch when they play the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium next Wednesday.

Diego Maradona is set to rest a number of key players in their final World Cup Group B clash with Greece.

Argentina 4 South Korea 1

Argentina 1 Nigeria 0

ARGENTINA striker Carlos Tevez threw down the challenge to World Cup favourites Spain and Brazil last night by declaring: “I’m ready” – even though he may not play in their opening game.

ON the final day, The Greatest League in the World (copyright: Spanish Football Federation) ended with a whimper, not a bang.

INTER MILAN will take a slender one-goal advantage into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash with CSKA Moscow next week after Diego Milito earned them a 1-0 win at the San Siro last night.

Inter Milan 1 CSKA Moscow 0

DON’T mention the B word.

There were no manic celebrations. In fact, Jose Mourinho disappeared down the tunnel before the final whistle.

JOSE MOURINHO, who once made Chelsea great but was brutally discarded for his troubles, returned last night to destroy his former club’s Champions League hopes and leave them facing a serious inquest over whether those glory days will ever be repeated.

Chelsea 0 Inter Milan 1 (Inter win 3-1 on aggregate)

INTER arrive in London today on the back of a worrying run of form.

CHELSEA grabbed a vital away goal as former boss Jose Mourinho and his Inter Milan side came out on top in a pulsating Champions League first-leg at the San Siro last night.

Inter Milan 2 Chelsea 1

Inter Milan have announced they will appeal against the three-match ban imposed on manager Jose Mourinho as well as the suspensions awarded to Esteban Cambiasso and Sulley Muntari by the Lega Calcio.

JOSE MOURINHO has been given a three-match ban and fined €40,000 following his handcuffs gesture during Saturday’s match with Sampdoria in which two Inter Milan players were sent off.

GOKDENIZ KARADENIZ stuck a second-half winner as Rubin Kazan claimed a shock Champions League victory over reigning European champions Barcelona at the Nou Camp last night.

FLU-RIDDEN and with a scarf around his neck, Jose Mourinho was still in a mischievous mood as he held court at Old Trafford ahead of Inter Milan's attempts to eliminate European champions Manchester United from the Champions League tonight.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has been named to lead Argentina in their friendly international against France next month.

Internazionale coach Roberto Mancini aims to put a turbulent week behind him and focus on football when his side host Palermo on Sunday.

INTER MILAN will be boosted by the return of Cristian Chivu for their crunch Champions League clash against Liverpool.

Sevilla kept in touch with rampant Arsenal at the top of Champions League Group H but were made to work much harder for a 2-1 win over Steaua Bucharest.

Aston Villa 3 Inter Milan 0

RONALDINHO shrugged off claims about his weight as he helped Barcelona shrug off their mini-crisis and go two points clear in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao last night. An own goal by Amorebieta, a fine volley by Xavi and a cool finish from the recalled Eto’o in a brilliant first half display saw Barca home.

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.

Internazionale regained top spot in Serie A after a thrilling 4-3 victory over Chievo at the San Siro tonight.

ITALY’S World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro completed his move to Real Madrid yesterday when he signed a three-year contract.

Inter Milan 2 Villareal 1

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A DREADFUL mistake from Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes gifted Valencia all three points and cut Frank Rijkaard’s side’s lead at the top of La Liga to six points at the Mestella last night.

ENGLAND left it late but a brace from Newcastle striker Michael Owen gave them a thrilling 3-2 win over Argentina and the bragging rights over their bitter rivals ahead of World Cup 2006.

England 3 Argentina 2

Confidence is soaring in the ranks of Internazionale after their 1-0 Supercoppa win over Serie A champions Juventus.

Real Madrid vice-president Emilio Butragueno believes Jonathan Woodgate will play a vital role for the club this season.

Jonathan Woodgate’s chances of returning to action have increased after the defender started pre-season training with Real Madrid in Austria.

FIGO has completed his move from Real Madrid to Inter Milan.

Luis Figo has completed his move from Real Madrid to Internazionale.

RAFAEL BENITEZ insists his new-look Liverpool will put in a serious challenge for the Barclays Premiership title as he broadens his hunt for a new centre-back.