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Zidane sought to become manager of the French national team two years ago when Laurent Blanc refused to extend his contract after Euro 2012.

Riccardo Montolivo, who netted in Milan's 3-1 victory at Catania earlier this season, scored the game's only goal in the 23rd minute.

Diego Costa was carried off with a bloody leg after scoring Atletico Madrid's second goal in a 2-0 win at 10-man Getafe.

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Guwahati, Kochi, Pune and Goa are the eight cities which were sold by ISL's promoters IMG-Reliance.

Aguero is set to make his return from injury against Liverpool after being named in the squad for the crucial Premier League match.

Coach Gerardo Martino has defended Lionel Messi following sharp criticism of the four-times World Player during Wednesday's match against Atletico Madrid.

"A high-profile seven-member panel will meet on Friday evening to open and evaluate the second and final set of bid documents," the source told PTI.

Pep Guardiola displayed signs that he has yet to fully adapt to life at the German champions following Wednesday's win over Manchester United.

Barcelona's Champions League reverse at the hands of Atletico is a heavy blow but they can still rescue their season by winning La Liga and the King's Cup.

Juventus' 1-0 first-leg win at Lyon provides the cushion of an away goal for the Serie A champions.

From being jeered out of Liverpool to managing England at the World Cup, Roy Hodgson has enjoyed the most gratifying of career turnarounds.

Atletico hold a narrow advantage after scoring an away goal in the 1-1 first leg result at the Camp Nou.

Holders Bayern have a slight edge after a 1-1 draw in Manchester last week but Guardiola warned of the English team's defensive tactics and their appetite for quick breaks.

Sherwood came out fighting as his side ended a day full of speculation about his future with a 5-1 crushing of Sunderland.

I-League division 2 club DSK Shivajians of Pune have tied up with EPL club Liverpool to start a residential international football academy near Pune.

Mata inspired United to a 4-0 victory at Newcastle, securing a 10th away win in the Premier League that belies the champions' poor home form.