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Worries for the blue side of Manchester, while the red side's right back takes another step towards the field today. But City's on the cusp of bringing in Brazilian international striker Afonso Alves from Heerenveen.

Old Trafford isn't planning for new silverware just yet. Arsenal's ready to defend the Emirates this weekend.

Inter's just trucking along again in Serie A, and Roberto Mancini is happy with his squad and its depth. Big wins for Inter, Juve, Roma and Milan yesterday. This weekend has Inter versus Juve, and Pavel Nedved is expected to be ready to go.

Real just dumptrucked Valencia yesterday. It's Barca's serve today against Valladoid. The rest of the story Wednesday in La Liga.

D.C. fighting against injuries, the Fire and its one-goal advantage and history tonight.