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Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Mullan scored for Houston Sunday in a 2-1 Major League Soccer win over the Chicago Fire.

For four years, it was automatic: D.C. United would receive a penalty kick, Jaime Moreno would step up to take it and, with a smash into the corner, a blast down the middle or a cheeky chip over a fallen goalkeeper, he would convert.

But on consecutive attempts this summer, MLS's all-time leading scorer has faltered.

Last night, with a chance to put his team ahead of the New York Red Bulls in the 81st minute, United's team captain missed the target entirely, the first of several quality opportunities in the late stages for both clubs during a 0-0 tie before 15,616 at RFK Stadium.

English Premier League outfit Manchester City announced on Sunday they had clinched the transfer from Spanish side Espanyol of Argentinian defender Pablo Zabaleta.

Real Madrid's Brazilian striker Robinho said Sunday that his "head was at Chelsea" and that he was determined to leave the Spanish club despite efforts of team bosses to keep him.

Brazil forward Robinho made a desperate late bid to persuade Real Madrid to allow him to move to Chelsea on Sunday, with the transfer window due to close in just over 24 hours.

Tottenham reached an agreement to sign Russia striker Roman Pavlyuchenko from Spartak Moscow.

Celtic and Rangers go head-to-head for the first time this season at Parkhead on Sunday with both teams expected to hand derby debuts to some of their new summer signings.

August 30: We bring you the top shots from the U.S. Open in today's gallery. Chivas knocks off TFC in stoppage time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Jim Brennan opened the scoring.

Cristiano Ronaldo believes he could be back playing for Manchester United by the end of September after completing his recovery from ankle surgery.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez will lock horns with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill on Sunday for the first time since the angry fall out over the future of Gareth Barry.