Football

Bharat FC bolstered their squad for the 2014-15 I-League football season by signing Boco as the marquee player.

Robben offered a bizarre explanation for a mystery hand injury sustained at the team's training base in Qatar on Saturday, saying he had been bitten by a crocodile.

Ginola will announce on Friday that he is entering the race to become president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, The Sun reported on Thursday.

Tottenham recovered after conceding twice in a chaotic start against Burnley to advance to the FA Cup fourth round with a 4-2 replay win on Wednesday.

During the Ballon d'Or award ceremony, the Argentina forward admitted that he does not know where he will be playing next year.

Everton have a fantastic record against West Ham, particularly in London.

Koeman on Friday poured cold water on growing speculation he could be lined up to replace Barcelona's troubled coach Luis Enrique.

Dempo FC kept their unbeaten run intact as they scored in each half to beat Salgaocar FC 2-0 to enter the finals of the 36th Hero Federation Cup football tournament.

Barcelona's loss to David Moyes-led Real Sociedad seems to have broken the camel's back. Leaving Messi and Neymar on the bench has turned the dressing room against Luis Enrique.

Cruyff said the Manchester United manager had to accept the English way of running their league without a winter break.

Walcott was thrilled to be back in business for Arsenal in their FA Cup third round win as he declared his delight at playing alongside Sanchez.

Real's Spanish record 22-match winning streak ended in a 2-1 defeat at Valencia but they remained top after Barcelona crashed 1-0 away to Sociedad.

Pardew was appointed manager of Crystal Palace after swapping mid-table Newcastle for a team fighting against Premier League relegation.

Liverpool will be losing their "red heartbeat" when captain Gerrard quits the club at the end of the season, 2005 Champions League-winning manager Benitez said.

Iniesta is confident that despite their transfer ban the team has the depth to win trophies as they start the new year with a trip to face Real Sociedad.

"We are improving every week and we shall be better in 2015. Just watch," said Van Gaal.