Al Jazira

Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao are bottom of AFC Champions League Group H following a 2-1 loss to Sydney.

There is nothing to choose between Nasaf, Al Sadd and Persepolis at the top of Group C in the AFC Champions League.

Zinedine Zidane Lionel Messi's record of five goals in the Club World Cup has been broken by Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Real Madrid defeated Al Jazira 2-1 in the Club World Cup semi-finals, but it was far from plain sailing for the European champions.

Asamoah Gyan A brace from Grafite helped Al Ahli to a 3-2 win at Al Ain on Sunday to maintain a six-point lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League.

Zinedine Zidane Although Karim Benzema failed to score for the third game in a row, Zinedine Zidane will not be asking Real Madrid to buy a striker.

Luiz Scolari Another four groups were settled in the AFC Champions League on Tuesday, with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao among those to progress.

Two goals from Baghdad Bounedjah send Al Sadd into the AFC Champions League quarter-finals, while Persepolis dramatically went through.

After a 12th game without a win, Ajman's relegation from the Arabian Gulf League was confirmed following a 3-3 draw with Al Wasl.

Al Ahli, Al Taawoun, Esteghlal Khouzestan and Lekhwiya celebrated wins as the AFC Champions League group stage begun.