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Sylvain Azougoui of AC Bongoville soccer club had just stopped a shot, but the striker lost his balance on the wet grass and stepped on the goalkeeper's head.

Olympic champion Usain Bolt has hailed Gareth Bale's brilliant winner for Real Madrid in Wednesday's King's Cup final against Barcelona, saying it was the kind of goal any sprinter would be proud of.

Suarez has told Liverpool fans to stay calm as the Premier League club attempts to overcome the pressure of the title run-in and clinch their first championship in 24 years.

Gareth Bale hailed a "perfect night" after his stunning winner for Real Madrid against Barcelona in Wednesday's King's Cup final.

A sports analysis consultancy has reported that the Spain's squad is worth an estimated 486.9 million euros, ahead of 474.1 million euros for Argentina.

Three city-based businessmen, who jointly won the Kolkata franchise, said their venture was not for making profits, but for 'emotional attachment with the city'.

Thiago, who is expected to lead the yellow brigade this year, says he wants to erase the "bad memories" by winning the upcoming League Cup final for PSG.

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.