Real Madrid’s domestic problems continue as they slumped to a surprising 1-0 defeat to Granada, and as the Guardian reports, it was their star that got his wires crossed. Cristiano Ronaldo inexplicably headed the ball into his own net on 22 minutes, the first own goal of his glittering career. It was Real Madrid’s fifth La Liga defeat of the season, and with two Champions League encounters with Manchester United on the horizon, this...More

Welcome to A Different League's coverage of the January 2013 transfer deadline day. Another transfer window comes to a conclusion. West Ham have kept the much sought after Mo Diame, Arsenal signed a Spanish international full-back, no-one panic bought Yossi Benayoun, Tottenham failed to sign a striker, John Stones got his big move to Everton, Mario Balotelli joined his boyhood club Milan, Beckham joined the Paris project, Villa added ...More

The Premier League is now eight games old and amidst the quality of Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton, it is Chelsea’s star that has shone brightest so far. The European champions had approached the season in high spirits, if not exactly confident of a tilt for the championship. The heady days of last season’s success had allowed not only coach Roberto Di Matteo the chance to stay at Stamford Bridge,...More

Name: FIFA 13 Platform tested: Xbox 360 Score: 9/10 The best-selling sports game in history is back with a new edition - FIFA 13 has hit the shelves and everyone who knows what to expect from the EA release will not be disappointed. It looks good and plays better. It’s still the best way to vicariously stuff your rivals, whether that’s another team or a friend on the online service. FIFA 13 plays like a souped-up version of last...More

While many of us simply play FIFA 13 to pass a little time or have some fun, for others it is a series of business and today, that business begins in earnest as FIFA, EA SPORTS and Playstation have announced that the 2013 FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) begins. The Grand Final of the competition, which pits together the millions around the world who fancy themselves as world-class on the platform, is to be held in Madrid, where win...More

Barcelona have agreed a deal to bring Valencia left back Jordi Alba to the Nou Camp. A report from Reuters has suggested that the 23-year-old will make the move after Euro 2012, following a medical – according to the official Barcelona twitter feed. Alba is a graduate of the Barcelona youth academy however he was released in 2005. After a couple of seasons developing through the ranks of UE Cornella he was spotted and signed by La...More