Derby boss Nigel Clough made a losing return to Burton Albion as the Rams lost 1-0 to their League Two opponents at the Pirelli Stadium.

Manchester United suffered a 7-6 penalty shoot-out defeat to hosts Bayern Munich after a goalless final of the Audi Cup on Thursday evening.

Motherwell were dealt a shattering blow to their hopes of reaching the Europa League main draw as they crashed 3-0 at Steaua Bucharest.

New manager Mark McGhee's reign at Aberdeen began with a 5-1 home defeat against Sigma Olomouc in the Europa League third qualifying round.

Fulham made an emphatic Europa League debut after Bobby Zamora inspired a comfortable 3-0 third qualifying round win over FC Vetra in Vilnius.

Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Malaga right-back Jesus Gamez, according to AS.

Espanyol have confirmed the signing of Facunda Roncaglia on a season-long loan from Boca Juniors.

Romanian star Adrian Mutu is confident the Viola will be ready when their Champions League campaign starts.

Fiorentina are being strongly linked with a move for Roma winger Rodrigo Taddei, according to the player's agent.

Brazilian playmaker Kaka has admitted that he wants to create history at his new club, Real Madrid.

Everton have confirmed tehy have rejected Manchester City's latest bid for England defender Joleon Lescott.

Former Celtic starlet Michael McGlinchey has admitted that he is delighted to have joined the Central Coast Mariners.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants French midfielder Patrick Vieira to make a shock return to the club.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has ruled out a renewed bid to sign Miguel Veloso from Sporting Lisbon.

Galatasaray have completed the signing of Brazilian playmaker Elano from Manchester City.

Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco insists the club wants to keep striker David Trezeguet.

Manchester United defender John O'Shea has heaped praise on new signing Luis Antonio Valencia.

Juventus ace Diego admits that winning the Champions League is the club's prime objective this season.

Barcelona star Alexander Hleb is closing in on a move to Stuttgart, according to his agent.

Argentine ace Lionel Messi is expected to be handed a new contract by Barcelona.