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"I think it's fair to say the better team won on the day. They passed better than us", says Peter Reid.

Courtois has defended the Premier League leader's handling of the head injury he suffered during last weekend's 2-0 league victory over Arsenal.

Poland struck twice on the break to stun wasteful World Cup winners Germany 2-0, earning their first ever win over their illustrious neighbours.

All the eight franchises have been allotted one-minute slot each to showcase their traditional songs and dance at the glittering opening ceremony.

ISL will kick off on Sunday aiming to give a fresh lease of life to the global sport in a country which has been called a "sleeping giant" by FIFA.

The Netherlands grabbed two late goals to snatch a 3-1 home victory over 10-man Kazakhstan having trailed until just past the hour mark in their Euro 2016 qualifier.

According to insiders, the ISL's founding chairperson Nita Ambani will be accompanied by Mumbai co-owner Bimal Parekh and will do a final recce of Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan.

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.