Football

Maradona is coming for the inauguration of a new showroom of Boby Chemmanur International Jewellers and Airlines at Kannur.

Mario Balotelli scored one goal and set up another to help 10-man Italy to a 3-1 victory over Denmark in a World Cup qualifier.

Australia came from behind and beat Iraq 2-1 for their first victory in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup.

It would be a crime if Cristiano Ronaldo lost out to Lionel Messi for the 2012 Ballon d'Or, said Jose Mourinho.

The Chelsea defender was charged by the FA following his offensive tweet.

The Serbia international was recently ruled out for eight weeks following a knee operation.

East Bengal will look to continue their unbeaten run as they meet the I-League greenhorns United Sikkim Football Club.

Ronaldo travelled to Portugal after Real said his injury was not serious. He hurt his left shoulder attempting an overhead kick in the second half against Barcelona.

Mali captain Seydou Keita is one of three players forced to withdraw from the squad for their African Nations Cup qualifier.

A smiling three-banded armadillo, Brazil's 2014 World Cup mascot has been removed after being attacked by vandals.

France football coach Didier Deschamps has finalised the squad for the World Cup qualifier against Spain.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were both in superb form as Barcelona and Real Madrid played out an enthralling 2-2 draw.

United are level on points with Manchester City and four behind Chelsea after seven games.

Liverpool were largely left frustrated by Stoke's heavy-handed tactics and now have just six points from seven matches.

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

Holicharan Narzary struck twice (34th, 76th), while Ongnam Singh fired in a 54th-minute penalty to effect the win.