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Christian Benítez Betancourt Ecuador international Christian Benitez has died at the age of 27 after suffering a heart attack.

Mario Balotelli As both players continue to be linked to Sampdoria, Mario Balotelli and Antonio Cassano have been told to look east for their next club.

Christian Benítez Betancourt FIFA president Sepp Blatter led the tributes to Christian Benitez as the world of football mourned his death.

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavi has continued his strong start to life in Qatar, scoring his first goal for Al-Sadd in a draw with Umm Salal.

Xavier Hernández Creus Al Sadd will be able to count upon Xavi until 2018 after the iconic midfielder agreed an extension to his contract.

Xavier Hernández Creus Four-time Champions League winner Xavi says he is in the "last year" of a stunningly successful career.