Football

"It is a setback for us as he is our main striker. If he is there we have the confidence to win," Debnath said.

Pune FC dominated proceedings with Ryuji leading attack as the visitors kept the pressure on the home team with repeated forays before surging ahead in the 7th minute.

Raul joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

Fellaini signed at the start of the Moyes era for 27.5 million pounds, was a convenient scapegoat last season as United endured their worst season in the Premier League.

"I did not mean to disrespect Mr. Thohir, the Inter directors or the people of the Philippines, who I have always had wonderful relationships with," Ferrero said.

Sevilla's dramatic win with two strikes in the dying minutes took them level with Barca on points, behind only on goal difference.

The victory lifted Real to within a point of leaders Barca after nine matches and they are virtually assured of passage to the Champions League knockout round.

The Indian football team dropped one place to be ranked 159th in the latest FIFA rankings released on Friday.

"It's always a battle. You have to impose yourself in all areas and to be the best in everything to beat Real Madrid," Iniesta said.

Cavin Lobo scored two on debut to help Atletico de Kolkata edge past FC Goa and maintain unbeaten run in the Indian Super League.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice in the first 18 minutes as Borussia Dortmund trounced Galatasaray 4-0.

Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski scored in the final minutes to give a thrilling Champions League birthday present for manager Arsene Wenger.

Gourlay said on Wednesday he was leaving Stamford Bridge after a decade in which Chelsea were crowned kings of Europe but also suffered plenty of off-field dramas too.

Arjen Robben scored twice as Bayern Munich routed Roma on Tuesday for a club-record away win in the Champions League.

After an indifferent EPL start and without an away win this season, Van Gaal's belief that his side can still win the Premier League is misplaced, says Neville.

Goals from Elano Blumer and Bernard Mendy gave Chennaiyin FC 2-1 win over Kerala Blasters FC in the match nine of the Indian Super League.