ITALY

It was a champion performance fromSoccer jerseys Italy's reigning champs Inter as they defeated their closest rivals (in every sense) AC Milan 2-0 despite being reduced to nine-men and conceding a penalty. The nature of the result really was a psychological blow which suggests Inter have the title won.

Elsewhere, Roma pushed forward their credentials with a 2-1 win at Juventus which leaves the Old Lady reeling down in sixth. Surely, Ciro Ferrara will be shown the door now. They've lost their last 3 Serie A matches and 6 of their last 8 in the league.

Another Italian heavyweight, Fiorentina, are also struggling down in ninth after a 3-0 loss to Palermo, who are flying at the moment with impressive centre-half Simon Kjaer instrumental. At the bottom, Siena snapped their losing run with a 1-1 draw against Cagliari but are still languishing way off the pace.
GERMANY

Leaders Leverkusen have maintained their supremacy at MLB jerseys the top of the Bundesliga despite the increasing pressure from Bayern, who've won their last eight matches in all competitions. Saturday's 3-2 win by the Bavarians in Bremen really shows they've got what it takes.

But Jupp Heynckes' Leverkusen remain top after another win, this time an impressive 3-0 win at Hoffenheim. Schalke's 2-2 draw at Bochum, after conceding twice late, sees them drop below Bayern.

Dortmund continue their winning streak after a brilliant 1-0 win over Hamburg, who've just signed Ruud van Nistelrooy. Elsewhere, Hannover fans will been concerned after their fourth straight loss, a 1-0 defeat at Mainz, while bottom club Hertha claimed another post-Christmas point.