Football

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's return from a 10-match ban "will be seamless", insists manager Brendan Rodgers.

Admitting that Santosh Trophy has lost its relevance, the AIFF said that it was looking into whether to continue the tournament or not.

Ajax's Niklas Moisander said that his team-mates would be forced to hand over their mobile phones before Wednesday's champions League tie at Barcelona.

The Portuguese bemoaned the lack of a cutting edge after creating numerous scoring chances and dominating possession against Everton.

Totti made his debut for Roma as a 16-year-old and is in his 22nd season with his hometown club.

With a World Cup waiting at season's end, Europe's top referees know they are under intense scrutiny when the Champions League starts next week.

The FIFA rankings added salt to India's wounds, a day after the country failed to defend their SAFF Cup title, losing 0-2 to Afghanistan.

For the first time, Euro 2020 will be held in various cities across Europe as proposed by UEFA President Michel Platini.

He may have mesmerised the world with his artistry in Barcelona colours, but Messi's ultimate dream is to win the World Cup trophy next year.

Scolari confirmed Julio Cesar will definitely be going to the World Cup next year but said there are still four or five places up for grabs in his 23-man squad.

Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon equaled Fabio Cannavaro's record of 136 international appearances for the Azzurri on Tuesday.

Lampard became the eighth player to make 100 appearances for England when he played against Ukraine in the WC qualifier.

The South Asian football body also announced a new tournament - SAFF Club Cup Championship - that is expected to begin next year.

Lampard is expected to start alongside Gerrard and Wilshere in midfield, which would make him the eighth player to win 100 England caps.

Sturridge has failed to recover from a thigh injury and will miss the away World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

Klose equalled Mueller's record of 68 goals when he scored in the 34th minute of their WC qualifier against Austria.