Football

Tevez prepared to reduce pay demands

Carlos TevezLondon, Apr 5 : To ensure his move to Manchester United is completed during the summer, footballer Carlos Tevez is prepared to reduce his pay demands.

It has been claimed that United are reluctant to pay 30 million pounds to Media Sport Investments, who hold the Argentinean striker’s registration.

But Tevez is so desperate for the deal to be done he has told his advisers to lower their asking price so he can sign a new five-year contract, News of the World reported.

Villarreal's Cazorla out for season after breaking leg

Villarreal's Cazorla out for season after breaking legMadrid - Villarreal and Spain winger Santi Cazorla will be out for the rest of the season after breaking his right leg in Saturday's 3-0 defeat away to Almeria.

Cazorla, 24, suffered the injury in the 64th minute and was immediately stretchered off.

He has become a key man for Villarreal in recent seasons, thanks to his hard work, his crosses from the right and his important goals.

ROUNDUP: No change in Spain as Barcelona and Real win on road

ROUNDUP: No change in Spain as Barcelona and Real win on roadMadrid - Barcelona stay six points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga, with both of the twin giants scoring tight away wins on Saturday.

Barca won 1-0 in Valladolid on a goal from league top scorer Samuel Eto'o. Real triumphed 1-0 in Malaga thanks to a solitary strike from Gonzalo Higuain.

The big two won despite the fatigue and injuries caused by the recent international matches.

Barca now have 72 points from 29 games, Real have 66.

ROUNDUP: Liverpool move to top as Chelsea ruin Shearer's debut

Liverpool move to top as Chelsea ruin Shearer's debutLondon  - Israeli substitute Yossi Benayoun scored a dramatic injury time winner for Liverpool that lifted his side to the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 1-0 victory at Fulham.

Benayoun's strike from close range took Liverpool to 67 points - two more than Manchester United, who have two games in hand though and could move back to the top on Sunday with a victory against Aston Villa.

Barcelona nine points ahead after tight win in Valladolid

Barcelona nine points ahead after tight win in Valladolid Madrid  - Barcelona took another step towards the Spanish title on Saturday, with a tight 1-0 win away to midtable Valladolid on a goal from league top scorer Samuel Eto'o.

Eto'o struck five minutes before half-time in Valladolid, with his 26th Liga goal. He played a classy one-two with Xavi and made it 1-0 with a calm lob.

Barca coach Josep Guardiola decided to give Lionel Messi, Dani Alves and Thierry Henry a welcome rest after their national team exertions.

2ND LEAD: Liverpool move to top as Chelsea ruin Shearer's debut

Liverpool move to top as Chelsea ruin Shearer's debutLondon  - Israeli substitute Yossi Benayoun scored a dramatic injury time winner for Liverpool that lifted his side to the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 1-0 victory at Fulham.

Benayoun's strike from close range took Liverpool to 67 points - two more than Manchester United, who have two games in hand though and could move back to the top on Sunday with a victory against Aston Villa.

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