Football

Indian goalkeeper Subrata Pal believes that India can get into the top 100 within 18 months under Wim Koevermans.

Mali captain Seydou Keita is one of three players forced to withdraw from the squad for their African Nations Cup qualifier.

Newcastle faced criticism from local politicians and union leaders on Tuesday after the club signed a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with Wonga.

Liverpool were largely left frustrated by Stoke's heavy-handed tactics and now have just six points from seven matches.

Goals from James Morrison in the fifth minute, Zoltan Gera in the 22nd and Youssouf Mulumbu in the 85th gave West Brom their fourth league win of the season.

Mourinho was highly critical of the attitude of his players after their defeats at Getafe and Sevilla.

The friendly football match between Brazil and Argentina was suspended due to a floodlight failure.

Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has launched a withering verbal attack on Brazilian referees, saying they are driving Neymar out of Brazil.

PSG has won its past five games to move up to second place in the French league.

Wilshere had become a regular for the 13-times English champions before he suffered an ankle problem that caused a long-standing knee injury to flare up.

Rooney's leg was badly cut in an accidental clash with Fulham forward Hugo Rodallega at Old Trafford on August 25.

The English Football Association (FA) have rejected Chelsea defender John Terry's claims that an investigation into his alleged racial abuse

Prayag United salvaged some pride by beating United Sikkim 2-0 courtesy a first-half brace from Mohammad Rafique.

Nigerian Koko Sakibo scored a hat-trick as Dempo SC entered the semifinals, crushing Mumbai FC 4-0 in a Group A tie of the 34th Federation Cup here on Sunday.

Air India were reduced to 10 players after John Dias was sent off in the 11th minute but that did not help Mohun Bagan as they were blanked 0-2.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson vowed there would be no repeat of last season's early Champions League exit as he prepared for Wednesday's opening Group H fixture at home to Galatasaray.