Football

Spain's football federation imposed the ban on Zidane, arguing the former France midfielder did not have the right licence to coach in Spain.

Ivory Coast, Ghana and Mali left it late, but managed to qualify for the tournament in Equatorial Guinea in January and February.

Israel lead the group with nine points from three games, one more than Wales, who have played a game more.

NorthEast United conceded a point in their home match as they failed to register a win against FC Pune City in Guwahati.

Atletico de Kolkata played out a goalless draw against Chennaiyin FC in a high-intensity Indian Super League fixture to maintain their top spot.

The German international suffered a knee ligament injury early in October and had hoped to be back by Christmas.

Villa and Tottenham have both been fined 20,000 pounds ($31,852) for failing to control their players during their recent Premier League game, the FA said.

Brazil midfielder Oscar has signed a new contract at Chelsea that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2019.

It may only have been their second Premier League defeat of the season but Wenger's side have now lost nine points from a winning position, more than any other top-flight team.

Chelsea had to come from behind to secure a ninth victory in 11 games after German midfielder Emre Can scored for Liverpool from a deflected shot in the ninth minute.

Messi equaled the Champions League scoring record against Ajax but doubts remain over Enrique's Barcelona side after a stuttering start to the season.

Messi's brace gave Barcelona a 2-0 victory over 10-man Ajax and moved him level with Raul Gonzalez's all-time Champions League scoring record of 71 goals.

Sunil Chhetri scored twice to save Bengaluru FC to a 2-2 draw and set up semi-final clash with Salgaocar FC.

Roberto joins playmaker Iniesta and defenders Mathieu and Vermaelen on the injured list and all four were left out of the squad for the trip to the Netherlands.

Pune FC will face Vasco SC in the final Group-IV Durand Cup quarter-final league encounter at the Raia Sports Complex on Tuesday.

Rooney is back after suspension and fit for Sunday's meeting between the city's two biggest clubs at the Etihad Stadium.