Football

Messi is within three goals from breaking Telmo Zarra's La Liga scoring record of 251 goals.

Welbeck scored his first career hat-trick as Arsenal overpowered Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Basel's Champions League campaign began disastrously with a 5-1 thrashing at Real Madrid in which 36-year-old defender Walter Samuel was badly exposed.

Arsenal reach the Champions League knockout stages but their path to the last 16 could become "problematic" if they fail to beat Galatasaray.

Xavi made a record 143rd appearance in the Champions League when he came on as a substitute in the second half of Tuesday's Group F match at PSG.

Douglas, who Barcelona acquired from Sao Paulo on a five-year contract, made a poor debut for the Spanish league leaders in their 0-0 draw against Malaga.

Real Madrid will face a tougher test when they visit Villarreal on Saturday. Villarreal have lost only once, 1-0 to Barcelona, this season.

United host West Ham having won just one of their opening five Premier League games, including a 5-3 collapse at Leicester last weekend.

Zico said the two-and-half month long league would help the 158th ranked India to improve their footballing skills and produce great talents in future.

Kohli co-owns an ISL football team and the young batsman says his passion for the sport influenced his decision to invest in FC Goa.

Valencia continued their solid start to La Liga and climbed to second when recent Spain recruit Paco Alcacer set them on their way to a 3-0 win at Getafe.

A Curtis Davies own goal gifted West Ham United a point after Hull City had twice taken the lead in a frenetic 2-2 draw.

NorthEast United FC announced that they have signed Spanish striker Sergio Contreras Pardo, commonly known as Koke, to strengthen the club's attacking frontline.

Anelka has become the latest high-profile name to sign up for the inaugural ISL after the Mumbai franchise announced the signing of the former French striker on Monday.

An unimpressive display by India men's football contingent saw them surrender without a fight to United Arab Emirates.

Three of Manchester United's major transfer window signings are set to make their debuts as the team seek a first competitive win this season.