Football

Messi has heaped praise on Rooney, describing him as a "once in a generation player" and a unique talent after the Manchester United star became the country's leading scorer.

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has backed plans by Chelsea and Tottenham to use Wembley as their temporary home while their own stadiums get redeveloped.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is preparing to sit down and have a word on his future at the club with manager Louis van Gaal.

Richard Gadze, one of the brightest prospects from Ghana, has been signed up by Delhi Dynamos for the upcoming second season of Indian Super League.

Former England attacking midfielder David Platt has singled out India footballers Eugenson Lyngdoh and Jackichand Singh for special praise.

Pele is likely to meet Indian cricket greats, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar, during his week-long trip to India, which includes a three-day sojourn, in October.

The last time the 74-year-old Brazilian was in the country was way back in 1977 with New York Cosmos for an exhibition match with Mohun Bagan.

Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata geared up for the second season of Indian Super League with a thumping 9-0 win over Gimnastica Segoviana CF U-19 team in their first friendly match in Spain.

"I don't want to blame anyone but we do not understand why so much time was needed to look at the contracts," said Perez.

Transfer window surely gives the clubs an opportunity to improve their squad and address their weaknesses but it has to be equal for everyone - club as well as players.

India football coach Stephen Constantine rued the missed chances in the international friendly match and said it was a learning process for his team.

Ronaldinho defended his decision to pose for photographs in the opposition dressing room after Fluminense's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Mineiro.

"Borussia Dortmund are a big club and the fans are supposed to be great here. I want to do big things with the club here," said Januzaj.

British media reported that United have offered 36 million pounds ($55.49 million) for the 19-year-old, who scored nine goals in 35 Ligue 1 appearances last season.

Miralem Pjanic and Edin Dzeko scored in the second half as Roma beat bitter title rival Juventus 2-1 on Sunday.

Swansea handed United their first loss of the Premier League season, rallying with two goals in five minutes in the second half to win 2-1 on Sunday.