Football

Kevin-Prince Boateng scored twice and Mario Balotelli scored one as AC Milan beat PSV Eindhoven 3-0 to reach Champions League group stage.

The result means United have started their campaign with four points from a possible six, while Chelsea have made it seven from nine.

Playing without the injured Lionel Messi, Barcelona needed Adriano's long strike on Sunday to beat Malaga 1-0.

AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said he was unhappy with his side's 1-2 loss to newly promoted Verona.

Also, Villarreal scored their second late winner in as many weeks to rally 2-1 over Valladolid on Saturday.

AC Milan will have 10 players missing for their opening match of the Serie A season at Hellas Verona on Saturday.

Real Madrid say midfielder Xabi Alonso has undergone surgery on a broken bone in his right foot.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari also picked goalkeeper Julio Cesar even though the player hasn't participated in an official match since the Confederations Cup.

Only Pune FC were granted exemption to play in the I-League by the AIFF while the cases of the 12 I-League clubs will be taken on August 27.

Manchester City started their Premier League campaign in scintillating fashion on Monday with a stylish 4-0 win at home.

Manchester United are in the market for a creative midfielder this summer and Moyes wants Real Madrid playmaker to be his marquee signing.

Suarez was the subject of two bids from Arsenal, including an offer of 40 million pounds and one penny which he believed would trigger a release clause.

Real have already signed a right back and three midfielders to strengthen their squad for the new campaign.

A report in The Sun suggests Bale told his Wales team-mate that he will never play for Tottenham Hotspur again.

Michael Carrick has pulled out of England's squad ahead of Wednesday's international friendly against Scotland because of an eye infection..

Paolo Dio Canio is planning to add another player from Italy, before their campaign takes off.