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Neymar is still searching for his first goal in Barcelona colours

Barcelona 8 Santos 0 match report: Gerardo Martino debuts as Barcelona boss in landslide win over Neymar's former club

Brazilian was introduced in the second half but was unable to get on the scoreline as Cesc Fabregas nets a brace

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri banned for six months over match-fixing

Lazio captain Stefano Mauri has been banned for six months for his part in a match-fixing scandal.

Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the fans as Real Madrid play LA Galaxy

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema on target for Real Madrid in match against LA Galaxy

The sides were playing in a International Champions Cup quarter-final match

Wilfried Bony celebrates scoring his second goal

Swansea City 4 Malmo 0 match report: Wilfried Bony quick to find his range in Europa League qualifier

The new signing already looks an astute purchase

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup

Michael Laudrup looks confidently towards Europa League campaign as Swansea prepare to take on Malmo

Swedish club visit the Liberty Stadium on Thursday in first leg of the third knockout round in a tournament that Laudrup has hailed as 'special'

Uli Hoeness celebrates the club completing the treble last season

How the Uli Hoeness tax scandal is overshadowing the new era at Bayern Munich under Pep Guardiola

The president of the Champions League holders is fighting the authorities to avoid a prison sentence for unpaid taxes

Pep Guardiola will soon have his very own changing room separate from the rest of the playing squad

Pep Guardiola installs his own dressing room at Bayern Munich

New manager will have a separate changing room to the players in order to discuss matters with his coaching staff

Dortmund’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring against Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski claims to have been 'cheated' by Borussia Dortmund management

The striker was speaking to Polish newspapers when he claimed that promises made by the club have not been maintained

Neymar makes his debut against Lechia Gdansk

Barcelona's newest signing Neymar makes his debut for the Catalan club, but was it a winning one?

Neymar will expect to win a number of trophies during his career with Barcelona, but how did they fare against Polish side Lechia Gdansk

PSV and Lyon take first-leg leads in Champions League qualifiers

Teams are vying for a shot at the play-offs to the full competition

Tottenham’s Gareth Bale (right) and Sergio Ramos, of Real Madrid, battle for possession at the Bernabeu in 2011

Real Madrid's three-point plan to lure world's best players to the Bernabeu - including Gareth Bale

'Operation Bale' has followed a familiar pattern that usually ends up with Spaniards getting what they want

Neymar gets to grips with life as a Barcelona player during training on Monday

Neymar checks in for Barcelona training to practice skills alongside Lionel Messi

Barcelona's record signing takes part in his first training session ahead of pre-season game against his former club Santos

Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina together at Napoli

It's smiles all round as Napoli unveil Gonzalo Higuain and Pepe Reina before pre-season match

Duo are introduced to the home crowd ahead of their friendly against Galatasaray

Dortmund’s Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring against Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski vows to give his all for Borussia Dortmund despite anticipated Bayern Munich move next summer

The Polish striker is in the final year of his contract and will be leaving Dortmund on a free transfer at the end of the season

Aurelio De Laurentiis with Napoli manager Rafa Benitez

How the 'Italian Sheikh' Aurelio De Laurentiis is bidding to bring the glory days back to Napoli

The film producer owner of the Serie A side has made £110m available for new signings - yet this was a team in the doldrums just a few years ago

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