Football

Game timings were changed fearing fierce clash between the fans of two teams during he evening kick-off.

Suarez has disputed the FA's view that his punishment for biting Ivanovic merits a longer punishment than the usual three-game ban.

Dortmund's preparations for Wednesday's Champions League semi-final against Real have been hit by news that their player is transferring to Bayern Munich.

Van Persie is now favourite to win the Premier League's Golden Boot award for the second successive season having scored 30 last year for Arsenal.

Lewandowski, who picked up a knock on his thigh hopes to be fit in time for Dortmund's clash against Real Madrid

The coach said in an interview with Folha de S. Paulo newspaper published Monday that he almost certainly won't pick both players when Brazil host the World Cup warm-up tournament.

The striker is expected to return to Bayern's starting lineup for the first leg of Champions League semifinals on Tuesday after spending most of the season playing as back-up to Mandzukic.

Liverpool also moved swiftly to condemn Suarez after the club faced widespread outrage for defending the striker when he racially abused an opponent in 2011.

Tottenham scored three goals in seven minutes late in the second half to beat City 3-1, ensuring runaway leaders United can wrap up the Premier League title on Monday.

Manchester United were forced to twice come from behind to draw 2-2 at West Ham delaying their charge to the Premier League title.

Aguero says in a Twitter post that he has contacted Luiz to say sorry for the 85th-minute tackle in City's 2-1 FA Cup win over Chelsea.

Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has been named in Brazil's squad for next week's friendly against Chile.

Cardiff City were promoted to the EPL after a 0-0 draw at home to Charlton Athletic guaranteed the Welsh side a top-two finish in the second division.

Arsenal missed a chance to tighten their grip on third place in the EPL after being held to a 0-0 draw at home by Everton.

Chelsea are set for a busy run-in with seven Premier League games remaining and a two-legged Europa League semi-final against Swiss club Basel also still to play.

Churchill Brothers, who are enjoying a four-point lead over East Bengal in the chase for the title, will take on Dempo in their 24th round I-League match.