Football

Simeone has said his side won't change its way of play despite accusations of at times being excessively violent in its style of football.

Barcelona president insinuated that Real Madrid had a part to play in the Neymar transfer court case in which he has been called to give evidence.

VfL Wolfsburg to sign Germany's World Cup-winning forward Andre Schuerrle from Chelsea on a four-and-a-half-year deal on Monday.

Fletcher signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with West Bromwich Albion with an option for another 12 months.

Barcelona have rediscovered their appetite and are dazzling in attack again as coach Luis Enrique's tactics are starting to pay off.

Villa manager Lambert accused his struggling side of throwing in the towel during a 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal.

Benzema scored twice as Real Madrid thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo to ensure they remained top of the Spanish league.

Costa will miss Saturday's crucial English Premier League game against title rival Manchester City after being handed a three-match ban for stamping on an opponent's leg.

Focusing on life beyond football, the former Liverpool and Manchester City player has set up Football Faktory - a school designed to develop personal and technical skills of youngsters interested in the game.

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.

Branislav Ivanovic headed Chelsea into the Capital One Cup final with a 1-0 victory over Liverpool, settling an enthralling semi-final in extra time.

Real Madrid could face the same transfer ban imposed on Barcelona after FIFA opened an investigation into their signings of under-age players.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli needs to improve in training if he wants to get back into the squad, manager Brendan Rodgers has said.

"I don't understand it (award process). For me the prize is purely political," said Ribery.

Brazil built five new stadiums and renovated seven for the tournament, including several in cities that do not have first division football teams.

AS Roma needed a hugely controversial penalty, to see off modest Empoli 2-1 in the Italian Cup last 16.