Football

The striker allegedly refused to come off the bench during last month's 2-0 loss at Bayern Munich.

Chelsea had Jose Bosingwa and Didier Drogba sent off in the first half, falling to a 1-0 defeat.

Netherlands playmaker Rafael van der Vaart scored either side of half-time to lead Tottenham to a 2-1 victory.

New Team GB coach Stuart Pearce is set to include both Ryan Giggs and David Beckham for next summer's Olympic Games.

The former Real Madrid's general manager was ousted from his position after a power struggle with Mourinho.

Sevilla goalkeeper Javi Varas made nine saves in the goalless draw against Barca.

Alessandro Matri twice gave Juventus the lead, but Andrea Caracciolo scored late to hold the Serie A leaders.

Udinese compounded Atletico Madrid's woes with 2-0 victory, while Spurs squeezed past Rubin Kazan 1-0.

In their first sporting venture in India, Barca will conduct a week-long camp in NCR in January.

It is warned that the numerous foreign-based owners of top flight EPL clubs wanted to scrap the relegation system of the league.

Such a change would require a majority vote among the EPL clubs in order to be implemented.

Patrice Evra has informed him that he wants to pursue his case of alleged racism against Suarez.

Levante extended their best ever start by beating 10-man Malaga 3-0.

Van Persie's late free kick earned Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Sunderland.

Evra claims Suarez made racial slurs towards him during United's 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

The program, launched in New Delhi, will hunt for the country's best under-16 footballers.