Football

Champions Chelsea lost 3-1 at Everton before a stoppage-time goal for leaders Manchester City sealed a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace and Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-1 in the Premier League.

"He did alright. He scored a marvellous goal and physically he can play in the Premier League," said Van Gaal of Martial's debut goal for United.

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season after a 90th-minute goal from Kelechi Iheanacho earned the Premier League leaders a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Manchester United Football Club head coach Louis van Gaal insisted he is not a dictator and revealed that he has changed his methods to adapt to the needs of his squad.

There were doubts Messi would make it, given that he'd missed every training session this week due to the impending arrival of his second child.

Prandelli believes talented yet controversial striker Mario Balotelli will now be able to fulfil his potential as he spoke like a matured person on his return to Italian club AC Milan.

Paul has no illusions about Asian heavyweight Iran's strength but said that his team can spring a surprise in their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying round clash.

Chelsea midfielder Willian feels that former Brazilian forward Ronaldinho was a better player than Messi and Ronaldo.

The Barcelona forward has served two matches of a four-game ban handed to him after his sending off in Brazil's 1-0 Copa America loss to Colombia in June.

The 23-year-old would be joining Chennaiyin FC on loan from Brazilian giants Corinthians to feature in the 2015 edition.

The club that prefers the east over the west as far as global expansion is concerned sees India as a key market in Asia.

"When I hear things like this, I don't think anything. I just heard it and I am calm. I am very happy at Barca and with my colleagues," said Neymar.

West Bromwich Albion have bolstered their defensive ranks by signing centre half Jonny Evans from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

India missed their first penalty of the shoot-out, while Nepal scored all five to earn the SAFF Championship.

The Champions League season takes shape on Thursday when UEFA draws 32 elite teams into groups in Monaco.

Rodgers has defended the perceived change in Liverpool's playing style brought on by the inclusion of Benteke and said the tall Belgian striker gives his side an element of unpredictability they were lacking last season.