Football

Afghanistan beat Pakistan 3-0 in a friendly in front of a sell-out crowd of 6,000 people in Kabul.

Arsenal launched a bid for key midfielder Yohan Cabaye only hours before his team Everton's opening EPL game on Monday.

Everton have described as "derisory and insulting" a double bid from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines.

The Colombian wants to leave Monaco, despite only signing for the French club in the summer, after finding himself at the centre of a financial row.

Turkmenistan were the last team to visit Afghanistan for a match, winning 2-0 in 2003.

Sociedad say the one-season loan deal includes an option to buy the player at the end of the season.

Neville has expressed his belief that such is Rooney's talent, United would be 'mad' if they allowed him to leave the club.

Brazil and Chelsea defender David Luiz has declined to comment on rumours of his possible transfer to Spanish football giants Barcelona.

Germany will wait before introducing goal-line technology despite a wrong call in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Lionel Messi could miss Argentina's friendly with Italy here due to a muscular problem.

Rooney will miss Manchester United's Community Shield match against Wigan Athletic with a shoulder injury.

Dhoni would be seen promoting football after being roped in as the brand ambassador of English Premier League in India by Star Sports.

Pune FC finished as runners-up in the I-League last season.

A new deal for Ronaldo appears to be on the cards, despite the player himself playing down any rumours earlier in the week.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez won't travel to Norway with his teammates for a pre-season match because of a foot injury.

Shah Rukh said he had earlier thought of buying stakes in Goan I-League club Dempo but now with a new league coming up, he is toying with the idea of bidding for the Kolkata franchise.