Football

Mourinho seemed unhappy that Chelsea were only five points clear of champions Manchester City after last week's 1-1 draw.

Aaron Lennon arrived from Tottenham Hotspur on loan for the rest of the season shortly before the January transfer window closed.

Diafra Sakho and Premier League club West Ham United face a FIFA inquiry over Sakho's withdrawal from Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations team.

FIFA confirmed that incumbent Sepp Blatter, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan have bid to stand for president.

Daniel Sturridge scored within 12 minutes of his return from injury to help Liverpool beat West Ham 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

CK Vineeth netted the opener for Bengaluru FC when he headed in a set piece in the 36th minute, courtesy Rino Anto, silencing a 12,000 strong home crowd.

Louis van Gaal says Carrick will miss about four weeks with a muscle injury, depriving the team of a player who has been instrumental in their improved results since November.

Manchester City has given Scott Sinclair another chance to revive his career by sending the winger on loan to fellow English Premier League side Aston Villa.

Real Madrid winger Bale says he is happy at the Bernabeu and has no intention of moving to Manchester United.

"Football can be a cruel game, but there's nothing we can do about it. I think we're on the right track," said Mancini.

Gareth Bale snatched a winner in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory at Cordoba after Cristiano Ronaldo earned a straight red card for kicking an opponent.

Cambridge held visiting Manchester United to a 0-0 tie on the fourth round of the FA Cup on Friday night.

Pellegrini has told his players they must believe they can win without Toure after failing to do so in the four league games he has missed this season.

Silva, 21, is considered to be one of Brazil's most promising young players and has represented his country at junior level.

Parma have signed Rodriguez and Varela, both on loan, the club said on Tuesday.

Sheffield United are aiming to beat a Premier League side for the fourth time this season when they meet Tottenham Hotspur in their Capital One Cup semi-final on Wednesday.