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Dabang Mumbai and Kalinga Lancers cross swords on Sunday in a match that would determine to a large extent which of them stays afloat to progress further in the event.

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.

Manchester United overcame fourth-tier Cambridge in an FA Cup replay, winning 3-0 less than two weeks after a humbling 0-0 draw.

Real Sociedad says Mexico forward Carlos Vela is expected to be sidelined for at least two months after surgery on his right knee.

The 26-year-old winger left Fiorentina for around USD 40 million on a 4 1/2-deal as Chelsea offloaded Andre Schuerrle to German side Wolfsburg.

Lionel Messi struck the winner for Barcelona who twice came from behind to beat Villarreal 3-2 at home and move a point behind leaders Real Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.

Delhi will be at odds with Mumbai when they take on each other in the ongoing Hockey India League at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday.

Should Chelsea claim the spoils, they will lead the champions by eight points, while a City success would leave them just two points adrift with 15 games to play.

"To be honest, I've become a taxi driver overnight with the kids. I'm literally an Uber driver now," Beckham said.

Gerrard has the necessary attributes to manage the club at some point in the coming years, says Sturridge.

Arsenal have strengthened their depleted defensive options by signing Brazilian defender Gabriel from Villarreal.

Abinash Ruidas sneaked in a second-half goal to hand East Bengal a creditable 1-0 win against defending champions Bengaluru FC in the I-League encounter.

Pune FC will be motivated to build on recent dominant form when they face Shillong Lajong FC in their first home game of the new I-League season.