Football

Former Brazil international Andre Santos joined FC Goa team practice session under the watchful eyes of coach Zico ahead of their ISL campaign.

Despite the presence of veteran football stars, the inaugural Indian Super League is selling itself using top cricketers.

FC Pune City midfielder Colomba believes that ISL will be a step towards improving the quality of football in the country and help bridge the gap to the game's elite countries.

Co-owner and Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor provides the star power to the team that will revolve around Fredrik Ljungberg and Nicolas Anelka on the field.

English clubs' interest in playing matches abroad has prompted the Premier League to explore the possibilities of expansion overseas.

Petr Cech said he would look for a solution to his plight if he continues to be left on the bench at Chelsea.

Italy coach Conte has played down his exclusion of Liverpool forward Balotelli for upcoming European Championship qualifying matches.

Actor John Abraham, co-owner of Northeast United FC, is confident that the club would give a tough fight to other teams at the upcoming Indian Super League.

Roma are euphoric following a hard-earned 1-1 draw against Manchester City in the Champions League while Juventus are despondent after 1-0 loss against Atletico.

Atletico Madrid will play Valencia for second place and a possible shot at the league lead. Both are unbeaten this season in the league.

Arsenal have "a big hunger" to avenge their crushing defeat against Chelsea in March, a humiliation that Wenger said he and his club would never forget.

Diego Costa's blistering start owes much to the style and setup at Chelsea already crafted by Mourinho over the course of last season.

CSKA Moscow host four-time champion Bayern Munich after losing 5-1 at Roma. Manchester City lost 1-0 at Bayern and are now at home to Roma.

Tottenham, who have only won one match at Arsenal since 1993, gave a vastly improved performance following their lacklustre display against West Bromwich last week.

Lampard, who was released by Chelsea this summer, held his arm out and refused to celebrate after his side-footed shot deflected in off John Terry in the 85th minute.

Ludogorets became only the second Bulgarian team competing in the group stage of Europe's premier club tournament after Levski.