Football

Chelsea are confident that Eden Hazard will commit his long-term future to the Premier League club by signing a new contract, manager Mourinho said.

Former FIFA official Champagne formally announced that he will stand against incumbent Sepp Blatter in next year's election for president of the world soccer body.

Liverpool will hope to take advantage of a goalkeeping crisis inflicting their unheralded opponents Ludogorets.

Youth development remains very much the fabric of Manchester United's rich tapestry. And, in Louis Van Gaal's hands, it remains safe and vibrant.

Barcelona say Lionel Messi has recovered from a leg injury and has been included in their squad for Saturday's Spanish league match against Athletic Bilbao.

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have a golden opportunity to underline their title credentials when they host champions Manchester City on Saturday.

Louis van Gaal admits the chance to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao made the less prolific Danny Welbeck surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.

Chelsea are sweating on the fitness of Diego Costa and the Premier League leaders will do all they can to get him fit to face Swansea City.

The 41-year-old former Italy defender will be player-manager of the team co-owned by Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan.

Cameroon threw off their dreadful World Cup performance to beat star-studded Ivory Coast 4-1 in African Cup of Nations qualifying on Wednesday.

Fresh from signing a new four-year contract with City and taking over as captain of Bosnia, Dzeko has every reason to smile when he considers his future.

Wayne Rooney scored a penalty to give England an unconvincing 1-0 friendly win over Norway at Wembley.

"The team was negative in everything. We cannot let a match get away from us in that way after leading 2-0," Casillas said.

"I'm very enthusiastic about this adventure. It fits perfectly with the way I chose to move forward since I left Juve," Del Piero said.

If Costa fails to recover, Didier Drogba could lead the line against 10th-placed Everton as Torres continues to be linked with a transfer to Milan.

Cristiano Ronaldo is unfit and will miss Portugal's opening 2016 European Championship qualifier against visiting Albania.