Football

Messi scored twice after coming off the bench as an experimental Argentina side destroyed Hong Kong 7-0 in an international friendly mismatch.

Del Bosque predicted Costa would be a key performer for Spain in coming years after the Brazil-born forward ended his long wait for an international goal on Sunday.

Fernando Santos began his reign at the helm of Portugal with a 2-1 loss at Euro 2016 host France in a friendly.

Probing the multi-crore-rupee Saradha Group scam, the CBI grilled officials of city football giants East Bengal and Mohun Bagan.

The team from the land of India's football legend Baichung Bhutia is expected to do well in the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.

FC Barcelona and Espanyol would not be able to continuing playing football in La Liga if Catalonia becomes independent from Spain.

David de Gea has revealed he considered leaving Old Trafford during a difficult start to his career at the Premier League club.

UEFA says its disciplinary panel also sanctioned Partizan for fans invading the pitch, setting off fireworks and using a laser pointer.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea made some stunning saves to help Man United earn all three points while Eden Hazard performance helped Chelsea overcome Arsenal challenge.

Barzagli underwent surgery in July but has struggled since returning to training and is still in persistent pain.

"Overall we can look at the start of the season and look at the table in a different way because now we have lost one in seven which is not a bad start," Poyet said.

"Every game, no exception. He has been phenomenal, taking all his responsibilities that affects the team," said Jose Mourinho.

Kuyt has retired after making 104 appearances and scoring 24 goals for the Netherlands, including playing at three World Cups and two European Championships.

Benteke has been out since early April with a ruptured Achilles and missed Belgium's run to the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Brazil.

Basel beat Liverpool 1-0 on Wednesday to extend their exceptional record against English clubs in the Champions League.

Ludogorets will look to match the stunning giant-killing exploits of compatriots CSKA Sofia when they make their Champions League home debut against holders Real Madrid.