Football

There are seven Brazilian players in FC Goa team this time, while the others, including Spanish midfielder Jofre Mateu, have proven track record.

Delhi Dynamos will adopt an ultra-offensive approach to score "lots of goals" in the impending second season of the Indian Super League (ISL), marquee coach-manager Roberto Carlos promised.

Arsenal's Champions League hopes were left dangling by a thread on Tuesday after they lost an astonishing clash 3-2 to Olympiakos Piraeus who won a competitive European match in England for the first time in 50 years.

Barcelona's Argentina international Javier Mascherano has been charged with two counts of defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of a total of more than 1.5 million euros ($1.67 million), the public prosecutor said on Monday.

The 25-year-old said he is enjoying his time at the club, "Manchester United are the greatest club in the world. You can see it in the enthusiasm among fans when we play a game."

After missing out on the semi-finals spot last time around, Delhi Dynamos have strengthened heavily this time around with a new coach, new marquee player and a new look team to find a place at the top of the charts.

Four-time defending champion Juventus are languishing in mid-table with just one point, while Inter Milan have left behind their mediocrity of the past few seasons to enjoy their best start in 49 years.

Ganguly was on Thursday appointed as the next CAB president after the demise of Jagmohan Dalmiya and there had been speculation whether the former India captain would be able to give time to his football franchise.

"Pele will be present on the 13th (October 13) for the entire duration of the match, which will be around two hours. He going to spend time with the team and on the pitch," ATK co-owner Sanjiv Goenka said.

Manchester United defenders Marcos Rojo and Paddy McNair suffered injuries against Southampton and will miss Wednesday's third-round League Cup clash against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford, manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed.

Antoine Griezmann struck twice to earn a comfortable 2-0 derby victory over toothless visitors Getafe that sent his side top of La Liga.

Manchester City produced a blistering first-half performance to win 4-1 at Sunderland in the League Cup third round on Tuesday, inflicting more misery on Dick Advocaat's struggling side.

One of the most popular franchises in the league, Atletico de Kolkata lifted the trophy last year beating another powerhouse Kerala Blasters FC at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

Hazard is convinced he has not lost his magic touch that was on full display last season and is taking confidence from his goal against Arsenal as he seeks to rediscover the same form this campaign.

New signing Carlos Bacca scored twice, including the winner. Giacomo Bonaventura scored Milan's other goal, with a stunning free kick.

United are reportedly keen to bring the player back to England this weekend should the second operation be successful and he recovers sufficiently.