Football

Rickie Lambert made a goal-scoring debut, clinching a 3-2 win over Scotland as international football's oldest rivals met for the first time in 14 years.

Indian football team's disastrous performance at the international level continued as they went down 0-3 to Tajikistan in an international friendly.

Aranzubia will be with Atletico under a one-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

Messi was due to return to Barcelona on Wednesday morning to continue his treatment on his left thigh.

Fabregas twisted ligaments in his right ankle during Barca's pre-season 3-1 friendly win over a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur.

FA chairman Greg Dyke said Friday that Qatar's extreme heat meant FIFA must either find a new location for the World Cup or anger European leagues by rescheduling it in winter.

Since the inception of the English Premier League there have been numerous occasions where the top coaches have engaged themselves in the mind game battle during the season.

Brendan Rodgers said Suarez has gone against the values of the club after he publicly accused Rodgers of not honouring a promise to allow him to leave.

Morocco international Adel Taarabt is to join Fulham on a season-long loan from relegated Queens Park Rangers.

David Moyes will make it as tough as possible for opposite number Jose Mourinho to take Rooney out of Old Trafford.

Goals from Kevin de Bruyne and Andre Schuerlle lifted Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over AC Milan and set up a match for Jose Mourinho against former club Real Madrid.

Dempsey was introduced as the newest designated player for Seattle Sounders on Saturday night prior to the team's match against FC Dallas.

The 30-year-old leaves Premier League Tottenham following the arrival of Spain's Roberto Soldado from Valencia.

Spanish football giants Sevilla have made a six million euro offer for Brazilian midfielder Ralf.

Hilario has re-signed with the blues despite being included in the released players' list last season.

Sky Sports reports the 20-year-old has signed up for Inter following an impressive Under-20 showing.