Al Jazira

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.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can close in on a last-16 spot as AFC Champions League groups begin to take shape on matchday five.

Al Ain Al Ain's lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League was cut to four points as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Dhafra on Friday.