Real Madrid fans left puzzled by the club transfer policy

 The Los Blancos board brought in James Rodriguez, Toni Kroos and Keylor Navas following their impressive performances at the World Cup, while they also negotiated a deadline day loan move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

However, the departures of Angel Di Maria to Manchester United and Xabi Alonso to Bayern Munich, players who were influential to the Spanish club's "Decima" [10th] Champions League triumph last season, have left fans puzzled and disconcerted.

An emphatic 79 percent of respondents voted "no" when asked by AS on Monday: "Does Real Madrid have a better or worse template than last season?"

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested that he does not completely agree with the transfer business done by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez this summer and that sentiment seems to have rubbed off on the club's supporters, who have been disappointed by the start to the new season.

Real Madrid lost the Spanish supercopa to city rivals Atletico, while they surrendered a two-goal lead at the weekend to suffer their first league loss of the season at the hands of Real Sociedad.

The reaction of the club's fanbase represents a huge contrast to last summer when fans applauded the arrival of Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti and the subsequent signings of eight players, including Gareth Bale and European under-21 champions Asier Illarramendi, Isco and Daniel Carvajal.

Ancelotti has admitted that he is under pressure to turn things around quickly at the Santiago Bernabeu, especially with the impending visit of Atletico after the international break.

"Something must change and will change," he said. "It's my responsibility."

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Chris Brown Pleaded Guilty to Assault

 Chris Brown has pleaded guilty in his Washington, D.C. assault case. The "With You" singer appeared in court on Tuesday, September 2 wearing a gray suit, white shirt and glasses. The judge sentenced him to time already served.

Brown's lawyer Danny Onorato told the court that his client had received punishment for the assault. "To say that he's been punished severely in this matter is an understatement," he said, as quoted by NY Daily News. He additionally said that Brown wanted to resolve the case because he wanted to concentrate on tour. In the court, Brown apologized for his action. "I would like to say to the court that I'm sorry," he stated.

Back in October, Brown hit a man named Parker Adams outside the W hotel when he tried to join the singer and two female fans while they were taking photos. The Grammy-winning singer then was charged with misdemeanor assault and spent two days in custody.

Brown's bodyguard Christopher Hollosy also hit Adams. He was convicted of misdemeanor assault in April, but he has not been sentenced.

Brown, who was in probation in relation to Rihanna assault case, served 131 days in prison for probation violation. He was released in June.

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Joan Rivers is still on Life Support- Daughter

 Melissa Rivers gives update on her mother Joan Rivers' condition amidst conflicting reports that the comedienne is being brought out of coma. The daughter confirms her mom is hooked on machines to stay alive but insists that "at this time she does remain on life support."

"On behalf of my mother and our family, we are extremely grateful for all the love and support we've received," Melissa says in response to the rumor. "I know my mother would be overwhelmed by the continued outpouring of kindness and I want to thank everyone for keeping us in their prayers."

Joan was rushed to the Mount Sinai Hospital Thursday, August 28 after going into cardiac arrest during a throat surgery. Doctors put her in a medically induced coma as they attempted to assess the damage. Love, prayers, and get-well wishes were pouring in from friends and colleagues including her "Fashion Police" co-hosts Giuliana Rancic, Kelly Osbourne, and George Kotsiopoulos.

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Fernando Torres on Jose Mourinho: our paths will meet again possibly in the future

 Fernando Torres said during his unveiling at AC Milan that he had a positive relationship with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and added: "Perhaps in the future our paths will meet again."
Torres has joined Milan on a two-year loan, which is set to take him to the end of his Chelsea contract, and said he felt the need to move on after struggling to meet expectations since his 2011 move from Liverpool.
"I thank Liverpool and Chelsea for everything they gave me, but I felt it was the right moment to change," he told a news conference in Milan on Tuesday. "When the chance to join Milan presented itself, I accepted and I am looking to score lots of goals again. I needed a new challenge.
"A new adventure is about to begin and I hope to achieve what I have done in my previous experiences. I hope to spend many years at Milan, full of success and trophies. I am very happy."
Despite Mourinho regularly citing issues with his strikeforce for the Blues' failure to win a trophy last season, the former Inter boss said on several occasions that he was impressed by Torres' attitude.
"I had a very good relationship with Jose," Torres said. "When I was signed by Milan he wished me all the best. He spoke about the passion that the city of Milan has for football and that I would settle in well. I learnt a lot from him as a coach. Perhaps in the future our paths will meet again."
On the Portuguese's praise, the Spain international added: "I thank Mourinho for his words. I don't need to say anything else. We have to always act and play as professionals."
Torres helped the Blues to the FA Cup, Champions League and Europa League during his time at Stamford Bridge but acknowledges that, despite the lack of silverware, he was able to make a bigger impact during his spells with Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.
"I've played in three different teams," he said. "I won more with Chelsea but scored more goals with my other two clubs. Milan is a new adventure for me. I cannot wait to score for the fans and win titles.
"It's important to both myself and Milan to rediscover my form and help Milan get back to the highest levels."
Torres will be joined at Milan by Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel, who agreed a season-long loan on deadline day.

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