As America’s Cup teams in Dubai compete for attention with the final Formula 1 race in neighbouring Abu Dhabi at the start of the last Louis Vuitton Trophy in the current series, a long and painful complaint has been lodged by Valencia over the selection of the venue for the 2013 America’s Cup.

Rangers striker Kenny Miller insists the result was all that mattered as their 3-1 win over St Mirren allowed them to move back into pole position in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, insists he would not welcome bids for any of his players following renewed speculation that Manchester United are interested in goalkeeper Allan McGregor.

Steven Whittaker insists Rangers can resurrect their ailing Champions League campaign by causing an upset against Manchester United at Ibrox later this month. The Scottish champions were on course to progress to the last 16 along with the Premier League club before Valencia put a massive dent in their hopes.

Defending champion Andy Murray crashed out of the Valencia Open with an out-of-sorts display against Juan Monaco in the second round.

Andy Murray recorded an impressive straight-sets win over Feliciano Lopez in the first round of the Valencia Open yesterday. Lopez, the world No 31, was playing on home soil and represented a tough opening opponent for the British No 1, but the defending champion eased through the first set after breaking the Spaniard's second service game.

Andy Murray recorded an impressive straight-sets win over Feliciano Lopez in the first round of the Valencia Open 500.

Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, insists his side are relishing the pressure they now find themselves under as expectations of a last-16 place in the Champions League begin to grow.

Steven Whittaker insists there is no chance of Rangers being distracted by next week's Champions League game in Valencia and risk blowing their 100 per cent Premier League record when they face Inverness today.

Walter Smith, the Rangers manager, has admitted his side might struggle to follow their usual defensive tactics in the Champions League when they entertain Valencia at Ibrox tonight. Smith said the mental adjustment required to set up so cautiously at home "is a little bit of a problem", given the more open game they employ in the Scottish Premier League.

Barcelona head coach Pep Guardiola was delighted with his side’s 2-1 victory at home to in-form Valencia, but concerned by a fresh injury setback for skipper Xavi.