Football

Costa grabbed a second-half winner as Chelsea beat Norwich 1-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, ending the champions' three-match losing run and easing the pressure on manager Mourinho.

When AC Milan visit Juventus on Saturday, it will mark the first time in recent memory that their match-up finds them both struggling below the top five positions in the Italian league.

First-half goals from Adil Nabi, Anas Edathodika and a second-half penalty from John Riise powered Delhi Dynamos FC to a 3-1 win over FC Pune City in match 41 of the Indian Super League.

Raphael Augusto gave Chennai the lead before Sameehg Doutie scored the equaliser just before half-time and Hume scored in the second-half to take the hosts to victory.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has stressed that football's governing body FIFA must consider restructuring the international calendar or risk clubs refusing to release star players.

Atletico are presently fourth on the points table with 14 points from 10 matches and a win would give them the much needed momentum to qualify for the semis.

Portugal's national team skipper said he expected to play six or seven more seasons and hoped to finish his career at the highest level in a major European football club.

Portuguese third division football club Andorinha has decided to retire the No.7 jersey as a tribute to the country's superstar Cristiano Ronaldo who began his career at Madeira island side when he was a child.

Belgium came from behind to beat Italy 3-1 in an open and entertaining friendly in Brussels on Friday, underlining their status as one of the favourites for next year's Euro 2016.

Mumbai, currently ranked No. 6 in the league table, will look to close the gap with full points against Pune, who are currently No. 2.

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has set his sights on returning to action in time for the Premier League clash away at former club Manchester City on Nov. 21.

The Paris hotel where the German national team is staying ahead of Friday's match against France has been evacuated because of a bomb threat.

French football legend Zinedine Zidane unveiled the official ball of Euro 2016, which will be hosted by France next year.

Atletico de Kolkata on Wednesday announced the signing of Serbian forward Deja Lekic as replacement for Josemi in the Indian Super League season 2.

Real's leading goal-scorer said he had no desire to move into a career in football administration, particularly the role of president of governing body FIFA.