MANCHESTER UNITED reject Terry Cooke outshone David Beckham as the LA Galaxy were hammered 4-0 by Colorado Rapids in Commerce City.

Cooke produced a goal and two assists to power the Rapids to a victory which wrecked the start of the England midfielder's first full season in Major League Soccer and also spoiled the LA coaching debut of Ruud Gullit.

Cooke, 31, made his MLS debut in 2005 after two years with Sheffield Wednesday, having emerged through the United youth system.

Livingston are said to be facing legal action from West Lothian Council over £300,000 of unpaid rent.

Chief executive Dave MacKinnon has rejected claims Dundee face going into administration again.

Roma skipper Francesco Totti is a major doubt for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United tomorrow.

Reading captain and Scotland full back Graeme Murty, 33, will get a testimonial after 10 years with the club.

Jose Mourinho has denied travelling to Milan for talks about joining Inter.

Real Madrid beat Seville 3-1 to move six points clear of Villarreal and seven clear of Barcelona, who conceded a two-goal lead at Real Betis to lose 3-2.

Juventus v Parma was postponed after a Parma fan was knocked down and killed by a bus following a dispute with rival supporters.

Berti Vogts is back in work, as the new coach of Azerbaijan. Vogts quit Nigeria after last month's African Nations' Cup.

The French FA have launched an inquiry after Paris St Germain fans unfolded a racist banner at the French League Cup Final with Lens. PSG won 2-1.