Cassano stars in Real Madrid training

Antonio Cassano put controversy over his Real Madrid future to one side as he starred in a bounce game at training yesterday.

The Italian striker scored five goals, including several stunners, in a game involving all first team players as his team won 9-5. Gonzalo Higuain also caught the eye, scoring a wonderful individual effort which had teammates, including Cassano, Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos and Emerson all applauding him - plus earning him some words of praise from coach Fabio Capello.

The bounce game lasted 45 minutes and banging home three for the opposition was another new signing, Brazilian wing-back Marcelo.