Vuvuzelas, the noisy air horns which provided the soundtrack to the World Cup in South Africa, have been banned from all Uefa-sanctioned games.

Rafael Benitez's first league game in charge of Inter Milan ends in a 0-0 draw at Bologna as the Serie A champions opened their title defence.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre joins German club Werder Bremen.

AC Milan agree deal to sign Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a season-long loan from Barcelona.

Atletico Madrid secure the European Super Cup with a 2-0 victory over Champions League holders Inter Milan.

Manchester City are paired with Juventus and Liverpool are also handed a tough draw in the group stage of the Europa League.

Liverpool and Manchester City await the draw for the group stages of the Europa League.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald concedes their Europa League defeat to Rapid Vienna could damage his prospects of taking over permanently.

Manchester City ease into the group stages of the Europa League with a comfortable win over FC Timisoara.

Aston Villa are sent crashing out of Europe by Rapid Vienna for the second year running after missing a second-half penalty in a 3-2 loss.