Oscar sparks mass brawl:

Brazilian international Oscar triggered a mass brawl in the Chinese Super League as players and staff from his Shanghai SIPG side and opponents Guangzhou R&F scrapped on the pitch.

After the former Chelsea midfielder appeared twice to fire the ball deliberately at Guangzhou players, he was rushed by several opponents. Oscar fell to the ground and a melee broke out.

One player from each side was sent off as the opening of the CSL transfer window was marked in rambunctious style.

The fight erupted just before halftime in Sunday’s CSL clash at Guangzhou R&F, where Andre Villas-Boas’

Wolfsburg signs Dimata:

Wolfsburg has signed Belgian forward Nany Landry Dimata from KV Oostende.

Joyce gets Melbourne job:

Former Manchester United youth coach Warren Joyce has been appointed the new head coach of A-League side Melbourne City, the club said Monday.

Joyce, 52, spent eight years developing the Premier League’s giant’s youth programme before a short spell as manager of Wigan Athletic.

“Leading by example throughout his career, Warren has produced quality technical players, quality tactical players, and ultimately well rounded players on and off the field,” said Brian Marwood, managing director of City Football Services, who oversaw Joyce’s recruitment.

During his time with United’s youth team, 73 players went on to play in the English Premier League and Championship and 44 became internationals.

Joyce was also a former playermanager of Hull City and head coach for two years at Royal Antwerp. As a player, he made a total of 884 appearances for Bolton Wanderers, Preston North End, Plymouth Argyle, Burnley and Hull.

“The people at the club, their vision and their values together with the