Napoli: Serie A leaders Napoli have bolstered their squad with the signing of Vasco Regini from Sampdoria. The Azzurri, who boast 22-goal striker Gonzalo Higuain among their number, have been keen to reinforce their defensive options and Italy Under-21 left-back Regini has therefore arrived on loan.

Montoya: Real Betis have signed defender Martin Montoya on loan from Barcelona until the end of the season. The 24-year-old right-back came up through the youth ranks at Barca before joining Inter on loan last summer.

Arshavin: Former Arsenal and Russian international midfielder Andrei Arshavin has had his contract cancelled by Russian Premier League side Kuban Krasnodar. The 34-year-old’s deal was cancelled by mutual consent. A previous captain of Russia’s national side, Arshavin joined Kuban in July 2015 and played eight matches but failed to score.

Pre-season brawl: An Argentine pre-season friendly between Gimnasia La Plata and Estudiantes was abandoned following a vicious brawl among the players. The game, played on Sunday, was called off in stoppage time after players aimed punches and karate kicks at each other in a free-for-all. Television pictures showed Gimnasia players kicking Estudiantes keeper Mariano Andujar after he had been knocked to the ground.

Results

Serie B
Spezia vs Salernitana - 3-1

Lega Pro
Cremonese vs Alessandria - 2-1

Primera Liga
Deportivo vs Rayo Vallecano - 2-2

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