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Juventus settled for a narrow 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Tuesday.

Ranchi Rays reached the final of the third edition of the Hockey India League by defeating Uttar Pradesh Wizards.

Figo says he would consider expanding the World Cup if he is elected FIFA president in May.

Colaco said that the City ISL franchise Atletico de Kolkata are in talks with him for a youth development programme.

Both Waveriders and Wizards came out with brilliant performances to provide a thrilling and entertaining 3-3 draw to the fans at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Sherwood's unexpected halftime pep talk made all the difference as Aston Villa reached the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Waveriders take on Lancers on Sunday, while Rays will next be in action in their 10th and final league match against Warriors on Tuesday.

Van Gaal came under fresh attack on Friday over his style of play at Manchester United and acknowledged he was still struggling to come up with a preferred system.

Mumbai scored their maiden victory of the season by outclassing Salgaocar from Goa 3-0 in the sixth round I-League encounter.

Sunderland manager Poyet has backed Defoe to resurrect his England career after the striker struck his second goal in as many games in a 1-1 draw at Swansea City.

Captain Ashley Jackson struck the winner to help Ranchi Rays beat UP Wizards by a solitary goal in a Hockey India League match.

Eden Hazard and Branislav Ivanovic scored as Chelsea beat Aston Villa 2-1 and won at Villa Park for the first time in the EPL under manager Mourinho.

Philippe Coutinho struck a stoppage-time winner for Liverpool as they beat Bolton 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round replay on Wednesday.

Shorn of European excitement and with only a remote hope of winning the Premier League, United manager Van Gaal wants the FA Cup to garnish his first season in charge.

The 26-year-old signed a four-year contract to return to his home city of Porto Alegre.

Hosts Uttar Pradesh Wizards suffered a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Ranchi Rays in the Hockey India League (HIL) on Tuesday.