Football

Newcastle manager Carver sprung to the defence of Krul after the Dutchman was seen joking with Sunderland's Defoe as they walked off at halftime in the North East derby.

Atletico won 2-0 at Cordoba after Antoine Griezmann and Saul Niguez scored in the first half to give the league's bottom side their 10th straight defeat.

Rooney scored from an exquisitely executed volley as United beat struggling Aston Villa on Saturday to enhance their chances of Champions League qualification.

Costa is uncertain to start their Premier League game against Stoke City as he tries to shake off the lingering effects of a hamstring injury.

United have beaten Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in their last two games, producing their best form of the season to consolidate fourth place in the table.

"About Kaka... talks are going on, but nothing have been finalised yet. When it is finalised we will surely disclose the news," said Ganguly.

FIFA says it will use Hawk-Eye to rule on goal-line decisions at the Women's World Cup in Canada.

Germany and Portugal earned important wins to boost their hopes of qualifying for the 2016 European Championship on Sunday.

Argentina were lackluster without their star Messi and beat El Salvador 2-0 in a friendly match on Saturday.

Facing Shillong-based side exactly a month after first-leg clash at Balewadi Stadium, Pune FC will be hoping to match and improve on 1-0 win.

Kane replaced captain Rooney amid roars by expectant fans and he delivered instantly by heading into an empty net in the 73rd minute.

After their impressive performance in the Federation Cup, Dempo FC are struggling in the on going I-League.

Long-serving goalkeeper Petr Cech says he will leave Chelsea rather than spend another season as understudy to Thibaut Courtois.

"For the moment it is the most important goal I have scored for Barca and it has an extra significance considering who we were playing," said Suarez.

Mohun Bagan held on to the 2-0 lead and jumped past overnight leader Bengaluru FC to go on top with two matches in hand against the defending champions.

Arsenal manager Wenger said he was proud of his players after they stayed hot on the heels of second-placed City with a 2-1 win at Newcastle United.