Football

Brazil striker Neymar is among the 23 finalists picked for the Ballon d'Or award.

Bilbao was fortunate to escape with a 0-0 draw from its visit to third-division Eibar.

Luis Suarez scored twice in the first 20 minutes, but Leon Osman began Everton's comeback in the 22nd minute and Steven Naismith equalised in the 35th.

Wigan won its first home match in the Premier League this season, beating West Ham 2-1 on Saturday.

Chelsea host Manchester United on Sunday in the biggest match of the season so far.

Netherlands maintain their perfect record in World Cup qualifiers after four games.

Two goals from Lionel Messi and one from Sergio Aguero helped Argentina to a convincing 3-0 win over Uruguay.

For Air India this was their second successive loss after losing 1-5 to a 10-man United SC.

Germany assistant coach Hansi Flick informed both players will feature in the World Cup qualifier on Friday.

Indian team opened their campaign in the Under-14 SAARC Tournament with a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan at the Tokinosumika Sports Centre in Shizuka.

Miguel Michu in the 71st minute and Wayne Routledge in the 78th drew Swansea even after Reading secured a 2-0 halftime lead at the Liberty Stadium.

Spain coach recalled Martinez for the WC qualifiers against Belarus and France.

India regained the position when the rankings were released on Wednesday.

James Rodriguez picked up a loose ball on the right flank and hit a curling a left-foot shot into the far corner of

Jupp Heynckes' side saw their immaculate start to the season shattered in Belarus as they fell to a surprising 3-1 loss.

Lionel Messi hit a low cross from the left in the sixth minute that Alexis Sanchez poked in from close range.