Football

Highlighting the Indian footballers' grievances over non-payment of salaries as per terms laid down in their contracts, former captain Bhaichung Bhutia recently presented a report at the FIFPro Asia Conference in Melbourne.

Chelsea will open their campaign against newly-promoted Hull at Stamford Bridge.

Robben and Sneijder were the two players Pellegrini never wanted to sell during his stint as coach of Real Madrid.

Due to rescheduling of the SAFF Cup, Indian football team lost out on a golden chance to improve their FIFA rankings.

Real Madrid are in advanced talks with Ronaldo's representatives over a deal totalling around 155 million euros over five years.

United's 2-0 loss to Oxford United on Nov. 8, 1986, was the first of 1,500 league games under Ferguson, who retired last month after nearly 27 years in charge.

Real Madrid trio Alvaro Morata, Nacho and Daniel Carvajal are trying to tempt him to the Bernabeu this summer.

Bale would be better suited remaining in England if he chooses to leave White Hart Lane according to Tottenham legend Glenn Hoddle.

David Moyes continues to remain confident about signing Barcelona mid-fielder Cesc Fabregas despite the latter's clarification about not leaving the club.

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mascherano after he was sent off for kicking the driver of a medical cart in a World Cup qualifier.

Ghana FA President Kwesi Nyantakyi has confirmed that the AC Milan midfielder has officially asked to return to the national team.

The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international cost Arsenal 11 million pounds from Lille and has struggled to make an impact in the Premier League last season.

Nigerian players were angry over unpaid bonus money promised to them after they beat Kenya in a World Cup qualifier last week.

The Ukranian club confirmed the signing of Gremio and Brazil midfielder Fernando for £9.3million in a five-year contract.

According to a report in the Daily Mail, the French champions want the Tottenham star in Paris and are prepared to outbid Real Madrid.

Ronaldo, who has just two years left on his current contract at Madrid is reportedly unhappy with life at Real Madrid.