Football

Joe Hart remains England manager Roy Hodgson's number one goalkeeper despite mounting criticism of his form.

Ryan Giggs broke the Champions League appearance record as he has now played 145th game in Europe's premier club competition.

Levante won 1-0 at Osasuna in the Spanish league on Sunday with midfielder Jordi Xumetra scoring in the 87th minute following a penalty.

In more ways than one, the game is expected to be an high-voltage event.

Jose Mourinho refused to discuss the breakdown of his friendship with Tottenham Hotspur manger Andre Villas-Boas.

Spurs are level on points at the top of the EPL with Arsenal and have conceded one goal in nine games in all competitions this season.

Juventus head coach Antonio Conte conceded that his side were lucky to win 2-1 against Chievo in an Italian Serie A match.

Italy and Napoli defender Christian Maggio will undergo a knee surgery after picking up a meniscus injury.

Premier League leaders Arsenal are prepared to spend more on their squad after the record signing of Ozil, the club's chairman said.

Reversing the trend of slow starts in recent seasons, the Gunners are top of the Premier League after winning four of their five games.

The agenda for the meeting on October 3-4, published on Monday, included the item "FIFA World Cup Qatar, period of the competition."

Allegri insisted that his side put on a decent display against Napoli but lost on Sunday due to bad luck.

Rodrigo Palacio, Saphir Taider, Ricardo Alvarez and Estaban Cambiasso also scored for Inter, and defender Raffaele Puccino added an own goal.

After Oscar powered in the opener early in the second half, Mikel sliced the ball into the net in the 84th minute of the west London derby.

Just a day before its start, the I-League got its title sponsor with the Airtel being roped in for the 2013-14 edition.

The former United manager has timed his praise for striker Wayne Rooney to coincide with the build-up to Sunday's game.