Madrid - Bernd Schuster has reportedly been told by Real Madrid to win in Valladolid on Saturday or start packing his bags.

Madrid sports dailies AS and Marca said on Wednesday that Real have lost confidence in their controversial German coach after a shock cup elimination against third division side Union Irun the previous night.

Real beat Irun 4-3, with three goals from veteran captain Raul Gonzalez, but went out on away goals since they lost 3-2 in the little Basque port two weeks ago.

A 90th minute goal from Irun striker Eneko Romo silenced the Estadio Bernabeu - and completed the biggest upset in the 106-year history of the King's Cup.

Zurich - European champions Spain remain top of the world football rankings issued Wednesday by the world governing body FIFA while England jumped four places to return to the top 10.

Spain lead the way with 1,657 points from Germany, who moved up one place to second on 1,413 points. World champions Italy dropped to third on 1,356 points.

The Netherlands moved up one spot to fourth, ahead of Brazil with Argentina up one to sixth and Croatia down one to seventh.

London, Nov 12: English football star David Beckham has received a clear message about his place in the Italian club AC Milan pecking order after being told that he is “probably not in the class as a player of Ronaldinho or Kaka”.

The midfielder also knows that his chances of featuring regularly in Serie A will depend upon his fitness when he arrives in Milan, The Telegraph reported.

“There is nobody in football who can say anything against David as a footballer. He is a fantastic professional, dedicated to the game. A great player,” said Milan director Umberto Gandini.

London  - Arsenal's youth players produced another sensational performance Tuesday, beating Wigan 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

Manager Arsene Wenger again took the opportunity to give the younger players in his squad a chance, his side having an average age of just 19.

Jay Simpson seized on a reverse ball from Jack Wilshere to open the scoring three minutes before half-time. He added a second from Carlos Vela's unselfish square pass midway through the second half, before Vela chipped a sensational third.

London - Manche