Real Madrid's world-record transfer signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka could debut for the Spanish side on July 20 in a friendly match against Shamrock Rovers in Dublin, the Spanish club said Monday on its Web site.

Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz has been reunited with manager Mark Hughes after joining Manchester City from Blackburn.

Soccer star Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday inked a year-long contract with East Bengal, days after being slapped with a six-month suspension by his previous club Mohun Bagan.

England defender Glen Johnson has joined Liverpool from Portsmouth.
The 24-year-old right back's move was confirmed by Liverpool on Monday after a switch fell through last season.

An imminent departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has thrown Manchester United's Asian tour into chaos, as some of the fans in the Far East have even asked for their money back.