Ramires plays down Madrid links

Chelsea midfielder Ramires insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge amid interest from Spanish champions Real Madrid.

But Ramires has assured the Blues that he has no intention of leaving the club, despite being flattered by the links with Los Blancos.

"I see the interest of Real Madrid as recognition of my good work in Europe, but I’m under contract with Chelsea and it would be unethical of me to comment," he is quoted in the Mirror.

Brazil 6-0 Australia: Selecao hit Aussies for six

Luiz Felipe Scolari's men put the Socceroos to the sword with a commanding display on Saturday night

Brazil continued their impressive recent form with a 6-0 thrashing of Australia.

Two goals from Jo and a strike from Neymar put the Selecao 3-0 in front at half-time and second-half efforts from Ramires, Alexandre Pato and Luiz Gustavo added gloss to a resounding victory.

After dominating the opening exchanges, it took Brazil just eight minutes to open the scoring.