Football

Goals from Ishfaq, Hume and Sushanth helped the hosts Kerala Blasters FC beat Chennaiyin FC in the 1st leg of the semi-final on Saturday.

Ramsey scored a contender for goal of the season when he blasted home a 30-metre volley to help his team cruise past Galatasaray 4-1.

Kerela Blasters FC managed to salvage a goalless draw against NorthEast United FC in a match which could have gone either way considering the chances both teams missed.

Sanchez rescued Arsenal again by scoring in the 89th minute on Wednesday to secure a 1-0 win over Southampton in the Premier League.

Khedira has been released from hospital after spending a night under observation due to a concussion sustained in Tuesday's King's Cup game at home to Cornella.

Dudu did the job for FC Pune City as they went past Mumbai City FC without too much trouble in Indian Super League.

Dudu did the job for FC Pune as they went past Mumbai City FC (2-0) without too much trouble in Indian Super League.

Chelsea have been among the Premier League's heaviest spenders since Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich took over as owner in 2003.

Goals from Romeo Fernandes, Miroslav Slepicka and Andre Santos helped hosts FC Goa move to second spot in ISL points table.

A win on Monday will take Goa to second spot and improved their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Pele is likely to be discharged from hospital within a week as he continues to recover from a kidney problem, the football legend's son Edinho said Saturday.

Gus Poyet's side came close to an upset but settled for a well-earned point against the unbeaten Blues.

Mohamed Mamunul Islam is likely to replace suspended Ofentse Nato for Kolkata's crucial away ISL fixture in Pune.

"With what he's (Wenger) done for this club and for us as a group of players, every time we go in we want to work for him and get results for him," Ramsey said.

Having jumped to fourth spot after beating FC Pune City, Goa are now eyeing a victory against Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.

Chelsea produced a footballing masterclass to romp to a 5-0 win at Schalke 04 to power into the last 16 of the Champions League.