Soldado: Real Madrid striker Roberto Soldado has said he has no intention of leaving the club during the January transfer window despite having made just one appearance in the league this season. "I'm only 22 and I've got a long time ahead of me to demonstrate that I can play at Real Madrid," Soldado told a news conference. "All I'm thinking about is playing for Real Madrid."

Carew: Aston Villa striker John Carew could return for Sunday's Premier League match against Bolton Wanderers after missing their last four games with a knee injury. The Norwegian international, who missed his country's Euro 2008 qualifier against Bosnia last week, damaged knee ligaments in a league win over Everton last month.

Tampere Champions: A 1-1 draw between FC Haka and FC Lahti on Sunday meant Tampere United won the Finnish league title. The result forced Haka out of the race for the Veikkausliiga title on 43 points to Tampere's 51. Tampere had the chance to claim the title on Saturday but could only draw 1-1 against Myllykosken Pallo MyPa. Tampere were also the champions in 2001.

Rodriguez: Olympique Marseille defender Julien Rodriguez will be out for two weeks with a thigh injury, the Ligue 1 club said. Centre back Rodriguez was replaced midway through the first half of his team's 1-0 victory over RC Lens in Ligue 1 on Sunday. He will miss Marseille's Champions League clash at home against 2004 champions Porto tomorrow.

Villa: Valencia striker David Villa has passed a late fitness test and will be available to travel with the team for their Group B match at Rosenborg today. The Spain international strained his left ankle in a league match against Espanyol two weeks ago.

Rangers: Rangers will be without injured French duo Brahim Hemdani Jean Claude Darcheville for today's Champions League match against Barcelona, manager Walter Smith said.

In England: Premier League - Newcastle 3 (Martins 45; Cacapa 51; Milner 73) Tottenham 1 (Keane 57). The Championship - Hull vs Barnsley 3-0.

MFA Division Three: Gzira United vs Kirkop 2-0; Qrendi vs Mdina 0-1.

In Italy: Serie C1 (A) - Lecco vs Manfredonia 0-1.

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