Football

The work for relaying of natural grass is almost over and ATK's home ground would be ready when they return from Madrid after a two-week pre-season training in September.

Tottenham Hotspur had signed Atletico Madrid defender Toby Alderweireld on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Silva had declared his wish to remain at Real Madrid amid speculation linking him to Porto.

Carlos has appeared in three World Cups for Brazil, with the team winning the trophy in 2002 and finishing second to France in 1998.

Blatter's second-in-command, secretary general Jerome Valcke, will also be absent "due to their current commitments in Zurich," FIFA said.

Dunga had raised eyebrows after being asked if criticism of his team's inconsistency was warranted.

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani was sexually assaulted by Chilean defender Gonzalo Jara during the quarter-final match at the Copa America.

Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory in a fast-paced quarter-final.

Brazil captain Neymar has denied insulting a referee after being sent off in the Copa America game against Colombia, calling the incident a mix-up.

"Lucio has been signed as the marquee player for FC Goa as he was strongly recommended by Zico," FC Goa's co-owner Shrinivas Dempo said.

Argentina qualified for the quarter-finals winners thanks to Gonzalo's early goal but as per the Martino, Argentina were far from their best.

Both teams had chances in the second half, though neither grabbed control. The game was a rematch of the 2011 final in Buenos Aires, where Uruguay won 3-0.

The 22-year-old will be joining Chennaiyin FC on loan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense to feature in the ISL.

Bhutia pointed out that state associations needed to play a bigger role in spotting and scouting for talents from grassroot levels.

AC Milan dismissed manager Filippo Inzaghi on Tuesday after a disappointing season.

Sepp Blatter could go back on his promise to stand down as FIFA president, a former adviser said.