Football

The Brazil coach returned to a frigid Stamford Bridge on Sunday for the first time since being unceremoniously sacked in 2009.

With the win, Mohun Bagan remained on course to avoid relegation as they jumped to nine points from 16 matches.

Portugal came back from 1-3 down to snatch a draw in stoppage time in their World Cup qualifying Group F match.

Freddy Adu hopes a move to Brazilian top-flight club Bahia will help revive his international career.

FIFA president Blatter says that he will not stand for a fifth term when his current mandate ends in 2015 as long as there is a suitable candidate to replace him.

San Marino have lost their last 50 international matches and are joint-bottom of FIFA's 206 nations in the ranking table.

Wim Koevermans also emphasised on the need to have a proper youth development programme.

Ballack and coach Joachim Loew have ended their years-long feud with the latter accepting an invitation to attend the retired player's farewell game.

The Serbians are to visit Balkan rivals Croatia in a World Cup Group A qualifier on March 22.

Prayag United edged past ONGC 2-1 in the concluding quarter-final league match from group A to enter the semi-finals.

FIFA presidential hopeful Jerome Champagne says referees should be allowed to consult video replays and that football needs to accept the inevitable use of technology.

Giggs said nothing has shocked him in his 1,000 matches as much as his Manchester United team-mate Nani's red card against Real Madrid.

Ferguson has announced that the club has no intention of selling Rooney at the end of the season.

It was a chastening night for two recent winners of the Champions League in the last-16 first legs.

The draw will be made on March 15 and PSG could get a favourable tie against the likes of Schalke 04, Galatasaray or Malaga.

Michel Platini's idea that Qatar share the 2022 World Cup hosting rights with its Middle East neighbours was "crazy", UAE soccer chief Yousuf Al Serkal said.