Football

under-par Dempo SC overcame a stubborn United Sikkim FC 2-1 with goals from their foreign players Koko Sakibo and Ryuji Sueko.

AC Milan recorded a much-needed win in beating Genoa 1-0 to move into the top half of the Serie A.

Malaga remained third in the Spanish league after drawing 0-0 at struggling Espanyol.

Huntelaar and Ibrahim Afellay scored late goals as Schalke outclassed Arsenal.

Prayag have done much better than their two Kolkata rivals so far in the league.

A winning start this term and an unbeaten home record against Portuguese teams favour United in the CL clash.

Xabi Alonso said he was surprised by the injuries which have affected the club struggling to find a left back for the next whole month.

Mourinho claims he will make no attempt to sign Falcao from Atletico as a result of a pact of non-aggression between the two sides.

96 people died during an FA Cup match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest in 1989 due to administrative shortcomings.

The Indian U-14 team was held to a 1-1 draw by Japan Football Association Academy One side in the U-14 SAARC Tournament.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo said the club will discipline its defender for the foul-mouthed rant against FA.

A horrendous mistake by Sampdoria goalkeeper Sergio Romero gifted David Di Michele a late winner.

Japanese striker Ma Ryuji Sueoka scored a brace as Dempo laboured to a 2-1 win over Churchill Brothers.

La Liga leaders Barcelona are expecting full fitness of defender Gerard Pique before Clasico.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan recorded a 3-1 win at Neftci of Azerbaijan, scoring all their goals in the first half.

Brazil football team escaped a scare in flight due to thunder storm