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Chile aiming to end nearly a century of failure by winning a major tournament for the first time in front of an exp

"So whatever we have seen now around the country, the pitch has to be in much better condition than every single pitch we have seen in the country so far," Ceppi said.

FIFA has provisionally shortlisted other centres like Guwahati, Kochi, Kolkata, Navi Mumbai and New Delhi besides Goa as the venues.

Paraguay defeated Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw to advance to the semifinals of the Copa America.

I-League football club Salgaocar FC announced the signing of Scottish coach Malcolm "Malky" Thomson as its head coach for the upcoming season.

Inter Milan are set to beat city rivals AC Milan in their bid to sign Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.

Jagielka, who joined Everton from Sheffield United for four million pounds eight years ago, was named Everton's Player of the Season last season.

Elano, who turned 34 on Sunday, will be joining Chennaiyin FC on loan from Brazilian club Santos to feature in the 2015 ISL.

Chelsea will begin their English Premier League defense against Swansea, while Manchester United host Tottenham on the opening weekend in August.

Zito played alongside Pele when Brazil won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962 and scored in the 3-1 victory over Czechoslovakia in the 1962 final.

Argentina dominated most of the match but Paraguay improve after scoring its first goal and created several opportunities finally equalizing with Barrios.

"I believe people do love Messi because he's Argentine and because he's the best in the world," Tevez said.

I would like to confirm the decision to be a candidate,".I feel I am capable. For sure, certain rules need to change", says Brazil legend Zico.

"He (Benitez) knows the place well. He knows the challenge he has ahead. Only winning titles is good enough," Zidane said.

"Of course I would be prepared to co-operate," said Football Federation Australia president Lowy, when asked about calls for a senate inquiry into the bid.

Luis Enrique fended off several questions about his future at his post-match news conference, saying he was only focused on celebrating the Champions League win.