Football

Constantine announced his preliminary squad of 38 probables for India's forthcoming back to back 2018 World Cup qualifiers.

Behind-the-scenes talks have been taking place between De Gea's agents and La Liga club officials for several months as Real weigh up a summer move for the goalkeeper.

Barcelona claimed their fifth La Liga title in seven years and their 23rd overall as Lionel Messi scored the winner in a 1-0 victory at Atletico Madrid.

Bony scored on his return to former club Swansea to cap Manchester City's 4-2 win in the Premier League on Sunday.

Silvestre was speaking on the sidelines of Delhi Dynamos FC's Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Grassroots Day celebration on Saturday.

Hull announced the 25-year-old Livermore's ban on Friday, without disclosing the reason.

Liverpool host Crystal Palace on Saturday, in what is sure to be an emotional farewell as Gerrard bows out in front of his team's supporters.

Sociedad were fortunate to escape the first half with a scoreless draw at Camp Nou, but Neymar broke through in the 51st minute after Lionel Messi's pass was headed on by a defender.

Charlie Adam and Steven Nzonzi gave Stoke a 2-0 lead by halftime and Tottenham's day got worse when Vlad Chiriches was sent off for a second booking in the 51st.

While Messi is the best player in the world, Tottenham Hotspur coach Pochettino couldn't help but give preference to another.

"The last three defeats have all been against sides who set themselves up to defend," said Van Gaal.

Chelsea, who have already won the League Cup this season, boast a 13-point lead at the top of the table after coming from behind to beat Leicester City 3-1.

Rooney is fit to lead the United attack in the weekend's Premier League game at home to West Bromwich Albion, coach Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

"What I've said is we have been short of goals this season, but that's not the strikers, it's the whole team," said Rodgers.

Gundogan is the third Dortmund star to leave the club, after Mario Goetze and Robert Lewandowski departed in successive seasons for rival Bayern Munich.

James Rodriguez scored a stunning goal to lead Real to victory on Wednesday that kept his side two points behind leaders Barcelona in the final stretch of the title race.