Real Madrid has no plans to replace injured Brazilian defender Pepe, or any others players, during the mid-season transfer window, Spanish media said Friday. The club's management told coach Manuel Pellegrini that he could not expect any new signings this month, the Marca sports newspaper said. Real has notably rebuffed interest from Jonathan Cicero Moreira of Brazilian side Cruzeiro ...

Werder Bremen's Portugal international striker Hugo Almeida has received a setback in his recovery from an appendix operation and will require further surgery, the club announced on Friday. The 25-year-old has made three Bundesliga appearances this season but has been out of action since the operation for appendicitis in September and is set for a return to the operating ...