Football

Their first win in Group F after two defeats rekindled their chances of reaching the last 16 and ended Bayern's run of 12 successive wins in all competitions.

The former Athletic Bilbao midfielder also believes the competition for first team places can only benefit the club.

AIFF on Sunday appointed former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia as the advisor for "overall issues of the game and the Federation".

After the defeat and tie of Argentina against Ecuador and Paraguay, many voices have questioned whether Messi will be ready to play for his country in the future engagements planned for the second week of November.

Pochettino, coach of Tottenham Hotspur, on Thursday said he is impressed by the work of Klopp at Borussia Dortmund, which he led to two Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals and one Champions League final.

NorthEast United, wooden spooners in the previous edition of the tournament, crashed to a 1-3 defeat against Kerala Blasters before finishing with a 0-1 loss opposite FC Pune City.

Three minutes before halftime the midfielder doubled Brazil’s lead. Defender Filipe Luis crossed the ball, Oscar let it run and Willian tucked it away.

Belgium is on top of the world — well, at least the FIFA rankings, only the 8th nation to get the distinction.

The 'King of football' is in the City of Joy after nearly four decades and the city, which is crazy about the beautiful game, is ecstatic.

Klopp, who has reportedly signed a three-year contract, also said Fenway Sports Group, the club's owners, did not expect him to deliver either a trophy or Champions League qualification in his first season.

NorthEast United FC's Zohmingliana Ralte was unlucky as he scored an own goal in the 73rd minute to put his team behind against FC Pune City.

The Portuguese winger worked under Ferguson at United between 2003 and 2009 and stressed that the 73-year-old was there for him when he needed him most.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that the reigning champions will struggle to retain their title after a poor start to the season.

Ten-man Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) defended dourly to grind out a 1-1 draw against hosts FC Goa in an India Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday.

The German football federation (DFB) says Podolski travelled with a swollen ankle from his club Galatasaray and was diagnosed upon arrival in Frankfurt .

Tuncay Sanli scored a brilliant brace as FC Pune City ousted arch-rivals Mumbai City FC 3-1 in the Maharashtra derby of the Indian Super League's (ISL) second season at the Balewadi Stadium here on Monday.