Football

Manchester United spent 6.5 million pounds ($10 million) to take Schweinsteiger to Old Trafford in the close season, British media reported.

The girlfriend of Diego Maradona says she and her former football superstar boyfriend will soon tie the knot, although no firm wedding date has been set.

Iran turned in a brilliant second-half performance to overwhelm India 3-0 in the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifying competition here on Tuesday.

World champions Germany kept hold of top spot in Group D and moved to the verge of Euro 2016 qualification with a 3-2 defeat of a spirited Scotland side at Hampden.

Glenn Hoddle said the striker should consider dropping to a midfield role to prolong his career.

Australia thrashed Bangladesh 5-0 in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday, exposing the wide gulf amongst Asian nations as they maintained their unbeaten start on the long road to Russia.

Mascherano admits he cannot be Lionel Messi because of the criticism and immense pressure his national teammate and captain faces.

Wenger says first-choice central defensive pairing Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny remain doubtful for the Gunners' trip to Newcastle.

Everton manager Martinez confirmed that defender Stones had handed in a formal transfer request and added the club would reject it on Thursday.

Riise will join Frenchman Florent Malouda and Brazilian Roberto Carlos at the Delhi Dynamos for the second season of the Indian Super League.

"I am extremely excited for my new innings and to join forces with Roberto Carlos," said Malouda.

Atletico got their La Liga campaign up and running in less than convincing fashion when Antoine Griezmann's deflected free kick secured an edgy 1-0 win at home to promoted Las Palmas.

It is Chelsea's worst start for 17 years and they will hope to get back on track at West Bromwich Albion who themselves only have one point.

United centre back Smalling said the team must continue their winning start to the season when they welcome Newcastle United to Old Trafford on Saturday.

Maradona presented the referee with a signed Argentina jersey when the two met in Tunisia.

Real Madrid said Kovacic had agreed to sign a six-year contract. He will be presented at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday.