Football

The Chelsea manager has ruled out making another bid for Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric in January.

Spain and Italy are through, Netherlands, England and France are close, while Russia and Portugal are still unsure of qualification.

The midfielder will be out of action for a further "two to three months" with an ankle injury.

The versatile forward has signed a loan contract until the end of the season.

Lionel Messi will be in action in an international friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata.

No transfer fee was disclosed for the 20-year-old.

Young didn't show up for the second part of a medical with French champions Lille.

The creative midfielder is expected to replace veteran Andrea Pirlo.

However, he will continue to play for the self-founded club, United Sikkim FC.

The coach hailed the likes of Cleverley, Jones, Smalling and Welbeck.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to the Manchester City.

Bhaichung Bhutia is set to announce his international retirement next week.

Nineteen year old striker Joel Campbell was a part of Costa Rica's Gold Cup squad this summer.

India's under-16 football team stumbled at the final hurdle as it went down to Pakistan 2-1 in the title clash.

Sneijder hinted this week that informal talks have already begun over the transfer.

Asked if talks about his transfer are still on, Sneijder says, "Yes, but nobody has called officially."