Football

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo defended his players on Friday saying they were not out of control.

Manchester City was outplayed for long periods by the German champions but somehow emerged with a first point in Group D when Balotelli rolled in a spot kick.

Dutch international Robben did not play in Bayern's 2-0 league win over Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Lionel Messi is believes that it is his club's credit to make the player he is today

Meanwhile, defending champions Chelsea travel to FC Nordsjaelland of Denmark, while Manchester United are also on the road to Cluj.

Villa showed he has retained his keen eye for goal when he came off the bench to snatch the winner in Saturday's victory at Sevilla.

East Bengal, who have scored seven goals and conceded five on their way to the semi-finals, will have their task cut out against Churchill's fluency.

Madrid's game at Rayo Vallecano was postponed due to a presumed act of sabotage, while Mallorca registered 2-0 win over Valencia.

Salgaocar started their title defense on a positive note by getting the better of big spenders Prayag United SC 1-0.

Alex Ferguson says three points in the opening game of the Champions League are very important, especially after what happened to Manchester United last season.

Arshavin place in the squad has been taken by French midfielder Abou Diaby, who returns after injury.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho strongly criticized his side after watching them slip to a 0-1 defeat away to Sevilla.

Puyol had just returned to action after fracturing a cheekbone against Osasuna last month.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho was scathing of his players after their second league loss.

A dozen students have been selected to train at the prestigious school in November.

Denmark dominated the first half but the Czechs came back in the second with an early attempt by Matej Vydra.