Football

Manchester City lost ground to Chelsea in the Premier League title race after dropping two points against a determined Everton with a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Manchester United signed former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes as a backup to fellow Spaniard David de Gea.

Lukaku spared his side a fifth straight defeat by snatching an added-time equaliser to salvage a 1-1 home draw in the FA Cup third round on Tuesday.

Gerrard is close to signing an 18-month contract with Major League Soccer's (MLS) Los Angeles Galaxy.

West Ham United bought Henry from Cypriot side Apollon Limassol after he was recommended by Toronto FC boss and former Premier League centre back Ryan Nelsen.

Maya Yoshida has signed a new three-year contract with English Premier League club Southampton before heading to the Asian Cup.

Mumbai FC defended well to hold East Bengal to a goalless draw in a Group A league match of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament here on Friday.

Robin Singh scored the winner for Bengaluru FC to beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 in their Federation Cup Group B encounter.

United are now well on course for a return to the Champions League next season and are refusing to rule out an unlikely assault on the title race this year.

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez, quizzed over the chances of him returning to Boca Juniors, has no plans to sign a contract extension with Juventus.

"I am too happy here (in Madrid) at every level and my history will continue," Ancelotti said.

Rooney scored twice in the first half as resurgent United easily beat Newcastle 3-1 to strengthen their grip on third place in the Premier League.

Gea believes the busy holiday fixture list offers the perfect opportunity for Manchester United to put some pressure on the Premier League's top two clubs.

The 27-year-old Elia will provide cover for England forward Jay Rodriguez, who has been sidelined by cruciate knee ligament surgery.

The inaugural season of which ended on Saturday with Atletico de Kolkata crowned as champions, will have September 15-December 15 window kept open for the second edition.

Guy Poyet appeared to criticise the club's transfer policy on Thursday when asked if he was going to strengthen his struggling squad.