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"Louis van Gaal denies FA misconduct charge in relation to media comments and requests personal hearing, date to be confirmed," the FA said on a social networking site.

Drag flicker Sandeep struck thrice as title contender Punjab Warriors blanked Delhi Waveriders 7-0 in a Hockey India League match.

Van Gaal has no doubts that Di Maria can continue to play for the club despite the Argentine's fears for the safety of his family after an attempted break-in at his home.

Salgaocar found the back of the net once each on either side of the break as they defeated Sporting Clube de Goa in a fourth round encounter of I-League.

A late penalty by Celso Borges gave Deportivo La Coruna a 2-1 win at Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league.

When Sturridge was ruled out with a thigh injury on international duty in early September, Liverpool's goals dried up.

Chelsea have cancelled their pre-match news conference ahead of Saturday's top-of-the-table crunch game against City.

Thongkhosiem Haokip scored a hat-trick as Pune FC drubbed Shillong Lajong in their first home match of the season on Thursday.

Real Madrid winger Bale says he is happy at the Bernabeu and has no intention of moving to Manchester United.

Everton striker Samuel Eto'o has completed a transfer to Serie A club Sampdoria on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

Ranchi Rays will look to go for an outright win when they take on Dabang Mumbai in their Hockey India League match.

Reigning champions and Federation Cup winners Bengaluru FC will face formidable East Bengal in the Hero I-League football tournament on Tuesday.

Dempo and Sporting will be looking to post their first win in the Hero I-League match when the two clash with each other at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Tuesday.

Ronaldo was sent off for kicking an opponent in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Cordoba, and Lionel Messi reached the 30-goal mark for a seventh straight season in the Spanish league on Saturday.

Rodgers insisted Saturday Liverpool will not endure another summer of wholesale change as he outlined his intention to keep plenty of experience in his squad.

After an uninspiring goalless draw with Dempo a week ago, champions Bengaluru FC will be under pressure to deliver when they face Pune FC in the second round.