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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.

Liverpool will play Chelsea in the League Cup semi-finals after Raheem Sterling netted twice in a 3-1 victory over second-tier Bournemouth.

Pedro Rodriguez netted a first-half hat-trick as Barcelona crushed third-tier Huesca 8-1 in the Copa del Rey.

"It was certainly an improvement on our performance at Villarreal and I think we have made a step ahead but we haven't improved enough," said Moyes.

Cech will not leave Chelsea in January and has nothing to prove ahead of his first Premier League start of the season against Hull City, manager Jose Mourinho said.