Football

Lajong FC squad will prove to be a tough challenge for visiting Mohun Bagan as both lock horns in I-League round 8 match.

Monaco will not lack confidence having progressed to the knockout stage as group winners, coach Jardim said.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema scored as the Spanish league leaders capitalised on Barcelona's stumble to increase their advantage to four points.

Chelsea have banned two more people from their Stamford Bridge stadium following a probe into a racist incident captured in amateur video footage on the Paris Metro.

Spanish football clubs Espanyol and Osasuna have hit back at press reports they are under investigation for fixing a league match.

Ancelotti said Real were aiming to become the first team to retain the Champions League crown and will have defender Pepe fit for the game.

After the wholly underwhelming start to life at Anfield, the enigmatic Italian international has spent this week finally beginning to pull his bejewelled weight.

The Brazilian-born Spanish international was heavily criticised after incurring a suspension for stamping on Liverpool's Emre Can in a League Cup semi-final.

The other established big league's in Europe will worry about their pulling power in the transfer market, compared to their English rivals.

Fabregas is likely to be back for the home game with Everton in the Premier League in midweek after missing two matches with a hamstring problem.

The capital side remained sixth following a second successive defeat, two points and a place above Genoa, which arrested its slide down the table with its first win in eight rounds.

Leicester City said Nigel Pearson will remain in charge for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal following widespread speculation the under-pressure manager had been sacked.

Real Madrid will hope Cristiano Ronaldo's return from suspension will be enough to overcome a spate of injuries when they visit Atletico Madrid.

Ancelotti admits that Atletico Madrid's aerial strength against his side's inexperienced defence is cause for concern ahead of Saturday's La Liga derby.

Brazil captain Neymar has tipped Liverpool forward Coutinho to become the biggest star in England after some eye-catching displays in the Premier League.

Barca were Thursday preparing for Sunday's game against Athletic Bilbao in Spanish La Liga's 22nd round, a part from Alves who trained individually.