Teenager Mario Balotelli struck twice and Hernan Crespo scored a late equaliser as Serie A leaders Inter Milan rallied to draw 3-3 with AS Roma in a thriller at the San Siro on Sunday.
Samuel Eto'o scored a spectacular goal to set Inter Milan on their way to a 2-0 win over Parma on Sunday while AS Roma came from behind to beat Siena 2-1 in Claudio Ranieri's first match in charge.
Brazil, captained by Ronaldinho, struggled to a 1-0 win over nine-man Belgium in their opening match at the Olympic games soccer tournament on Thursday. Midfielder Hernanes cut inside his marker and fired between Logan Bailly and the near post in the 78th minute to get Brazil off to a winning start in their quest to win a first gold in Olympic soccer.
Italian champions Inter Milan probably have more attacking options than any other team in Europe except Barcelona and they finally believe they can make a mark on the Champions League this season.
Juan Roman Riquelme has the ability to lure opponents out of position and hit on the break.
Aimar and Tevez add to Crespo's brace to give the South Americans a 4-1 win.
Inter Milan came from behind with two second-half goals to snatch a 2-1 away win at CSKA Moscow in their UEFA Champions League Group G match.
That's because Chelsea expect to be without Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou during the African Nations Cup early next year.
Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo has been voted as the No 1 footballer in the world overtaking Argentina skipper Lionel Messi for the top spot.
The Brazilians maintained their unbeaten run in India, chalking their fourth straight victory.
Despite the defeat Chelsea remain top of the group with 10 points, the same as Werder and two ahead of Barcelona, in the Champions League.
AS Roma won the Italian Cup on a 7-4 aggregate victory despite a 2-1 defeat in the second leg final at holders Inter Milan.
Manchester United will carry the hopes of an all-English Champions League final with them this week when they host AC Milan and Chelsea face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
The English champions will go through to the last 16 of the Champions League if they overcome Real Betis in Seville.
The Argentine striker was taken on loan on a two-year deal from Chelsea.
Chelsea registered a stirring 3-1 win to take a 14-point lead over nearest rivals Manchester United.
Chelsea beat Portsmouth 2-0 while Arsenal easily got the better of Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in Saturday's EPL matches.
Leaders Chelsea got back to winning ways with a 3-0 defeat of Newcastle United while Manchester United beat Charlton Athletic 3-1
Napoli booked a clash with AS Roma in the Italian Cup semi-finals after a late instinctive Gonzalo Higuain backheel lifted Rafael Benitez's side to a 1-0 win over Lazio on Wednesday.
Arjen Robben, Hernan Crespo and Didier Drogba will turn foes once the World Cup kicks off in Germany
Defending champions Chelsea were lucky to win 1-0 against Wigan Athletic after turning in an uninspiring show
The list of the greatest living footballers as nominated by Brazilian legend Pele to mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of FIFA.
Chelsea romped to a 4-1 home win over Everton in their FA Cup fourth round
A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC
Arsenal ended a run of three league defeats by winning 1-0 at Charlton Athletic to climb to sixth 20 points adrift of Chelsea.
The Argentine striker was so unhappy he almost quit soccer last year before a renaissance at AC Milan.
"They are a great team with a great manager," Hernan Crespo added.
Defensive injury concerns for veteran squad leader Vincent Kompany and Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen have eased and coach Roberto Martinez has sent standby defender Laurent Ciman home.
The Argentine striker said he can at last dedicate himself fully to Chelsea.
Despite losing the top spot to Mumbai, ATK Mohun Bagan will still harbour hopes of salvaging their season with a second successive Hero ISL title.
Argentine Hernan Crespo struck again as AC Milan won 2-0 at Roma on Sunday to keep level at the top of Serie A with Juventus.
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