Football

Lionel Messi scored two late goals on Wednesday to give Barcelona a 3-2 win over Spartak Moscow.

Chelsea begin the defence of their title with a remodeled attacking unit and a burning desire to create a dynasty in Europe's elite club competition.

India fought back from a goal down to defeat Nepal 3-1 and retain the Women's SAFF Football Championship.

Two Maharashtra-based football coaches, Alex Ambrose and Pramod Brid, have passed the Manchester United Soccer School's (MUSS) coach development programme.

David Cameron said he was "profoundly sorry" for failures and cover-ups in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster in which 96 spectators died.

Italian champions Juventus are plotting to test Arsenal's resolve to keep Theo Walcott by tabling a £10m offer for the winger.

The reigning champions used to qualify directly for the following World Cup finals, but that ended after 2010.

Wayne Rooney said that requesting a transfer away from Old Trafford two years ago was the biggest mistake of his career.

"These days Brazilian football is of a better standard and better paid than many European leagues," Luxemburgo said.

The prestigious Inter-School tournament will see over 80 teams playing 125 matches in a span of two months.

Ronaldo scored twice to steer Real Madrid to a 3-0 home win over Granada.

India are seeking to make it three in a row after triumphs in 2007 and 2009.

The Barca coach had protested the referee's decision to not award a free kick for a challenge on Sergio Busquets in their 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka could be sold by Shanghai Shenhua due to an escalating equity stake row among shareholders.

The 26-year-old will complete his move after passing a medical and receiving international clearance.

Chelsea have taken their summer spending beyond 70 million pounds and added yet another attacking midfielder.