Football

This is being seen as an unrivalled football championship in the country once called 'sleeping giant' by FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and it aims to foster local talent by featuring international stars.

Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Guwahati, Kochi, Pune and Goa are the eight cities which were sold by ISL's promoters IMG-Reliance.

Legendary footballer and former captain I M Vijayan said that the involvement of the likes of Sachin and Ganguly will lend credence to the Indian Super League.

The stakeholders associated with the much-anticipated event expressed confidence that this will change Indian football for good.

Sachin, who became a joint owner of a new football team from Kochi, feels that the inaugural Indian Super League will be a great platform for young Indian footballers.

After extra time ended 1-1, Arsenal's players scored all of their penalties - the last by Santi Cazorla to beat Wigan 4-2 on penalties.

Britain's biggest bookmaker believes that the winner of Sunday's crucial clash between Liverpool and Manchester City is a certainty to win the Premier League title.

Arsenal must continue their fine form in the FA Cup if they are to beat Wigan Athletic in the semi-finals at Wembley, said manager Arsene Wenger.

Real Madrid forward Ronaldo is likely to miss Wednesday's Copa del Rey final against Barcelona due to a leg injury.

Atletico do not have the resources to challenge in more than one competition over the longer term.

Inter Milan twice threw away the lead and then missed the first penalty they have been awarded this season in an incident-packed 2-2 draw with Bologna in Serie A.

All players are currently being interviewed by police over allegations of bribery and money laundering.

Barca are a point behind leaders Atletico Madrid with seven games left and will be chasing a 38th win to bottom side Real Betis to keep alive their chances of a fifth title in six years.

Neymar began on the right in Barcelona's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. But the 22-year-old finished on the left.

Valdes will miss the World Cup after being ruled out of action for seven months following knee surgery.

Liverpool took advantage of an inept defensive display by Tottenham to cruise to a 4-0 win and return to the top of the Premier League for the first time since December.