Football

India jumped three places to be placed at 160th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Ganso has been a target for Italian sides Inter and AC Milan in the past.

Substitute Sergio Aguero grabbed an injury-time winner as Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-1.

Recent reports have suggested that Van Persie may look to leave the struggling club.

India will play current Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich in a friendly in New Delhi on January 10 next year.

With only one win in its opening five matches, defending champions AC Milan take on Palermo at the San Siro.

Russia routed minnows Andorra 6-0 on Tuesday to qualify for next year's European Championships as Group B winners.

Brazil overcame a first-half red card to score two late goals.

Javier Zanetti says he wants to continue playing for two more seasons - until he's past 40.

Rooney earned a straight red card in England 2-2 draw against Montenegro.

Striker Dimitar Berbatov has revealed he is happy, despite not featuring regularly this season.

Luis Suarez ensured Liverpool won the 216th Merseyside derby 2-0 against Everton.

Television companies have too much power over English football, complained Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson.

Lionel Messi is excited about the prospect of taking second spot on the list of Barcelona's record goalscorers.

Lucas Leiva is pleased with Liverpool's response to their 4-0 loss away to Tottenham.

Robin Van Persie scored his 100th goal for the club in the process.