Nicolas Anelka is begging for a fresh start to his Real Madrid career, starting with next week's clash with (would you believe it) Barcelona. He is back in training following a knee injury, and hopes to make his comeback at the Nou Camp.

You'll be pleased to hear that Monsieur Anelka was forced to attend a lunch with the French and Spanish presidents, having initially refused because his agent / brother Didier could not come too.