Football

Benteke scored his first goal for Liverpool to give his new team a 1-0 win over Bournemouth in a game that was marked by two disputed refereeing decisions.

The EPL is back and this season it might be even bigger and better. The most entertaining football league in the world is all set to begins its new season on Saturday.

Chelsea have agreed terms with AS Roma for the season-long loan of Egypt winger Mohamed Salah.

Former England international Rio Ferdinand feels Everton's John Stones should pick Manchester United over Chelsea if the defender prefers more playing time.

Brazil defender Rafael will join Olympique Lyonnais on a four-year deal from Manchester United after both clubs reached an agreement, the Ligue 1 side said on Monday.

Krkic is progressing well from his knee injury but the Spaniard will take more time to regain full match fitness, manager Mark Hughes has said.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho threw away his Community Shield medal into the crowd after his side's 1-0 defeat to A

Mourinho has played down the significance of Sunday's clash with Arsenal showpiece at Wembley but a chance to strike an early blow against old adversary will prove irresistible.

"We are happy to have him (Chhetri) in the team. I think he will be a big plus for the team," Mumbai City FC's star player-cum-manager Nicolas Anelka said.

Platini, the UEFA president and a FIFA vice president, has written to member federations in Europe saying he will stand and is counting on their support.

Postiga represented Portugal in two World Cups and three European Championships, helping the national team reach the final at Euro 2004.

Ibrahimovic has urged Argentine international Di Maria to complete his 46 million pounds move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Wenger is currently the longest serving manager of the league having been appointed by Arsenal in 1996.

Barcelona play their first match in the International Champions Cup friendly competition later on Tuesday against MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy.

The protester, Simon Brodkin, who also tried to disrupt Kanye West performance last month, threw the paper bills over Sepp Blatter.

Totti, who has spent his entire career with the Italian side, hailed Casillas as a "great man" as he mourned the 2010 FIFA World Cup winner's departure.