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Needing a win to seal a place in the final for the third time in a row, India showed intent but could never find the much-needed goal.

After this win, Chelsea are at the top the league with three wins from three games.

Tottenham Hotspur have signed striker Emmanuel Adebayor from Manchester City on a permanent deal.

Kaka is reportedly being sought by Los Angeles Galaxy as a possible replacement for Beckham.

Reigning champions Manchester City start as slight favourites with British bookmakers.

United are set to make an improved bid for Robin van Persie after making a breakthrough in talks with Arsenal.

The 19-year-old Arsenalman spent four months on loan at Bolton last season.

The Aston Villa goalkeeper made his international debut for Ireland in 1996.

Menezes has faced calls for his sacking after Brazil's 1-2 loss to Mexico in Olympics final.

Real are reportedly chasing Tottenham Hotspur's Croatian playmaker Luka Modric.

Manchester United has retained their title as the world's most valuable sports team.

Borini would become new manager Brendan Rodgers' first signing at Liverpool.

Bhutia is of the opinion that for India to qualify for the World Cup, a complete overhaul of systems is required.

Vincente del Bosque was without a star striker, but he proved the critics wrong by winning the Euro 2012 title.

Portugal, who take on Spain in Donetsk on Wednesday, were also fined 7,000 euros by UEFA.

Schweinsteiger has complained of a lingering ankle injury and had raised doubts about his fitness.