Football
Real Madrid coach Benitez looks to in-form Cristiano Ronaldo for a better 2016
The pressure has been building at the Bernabeu and the chorus of whistles that greeted Benitez ahead of their victory over Real Sociedad on Wednesday was an indication of the dissatisfaction in the crowd.
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek dies aged 47
Pavel Srnicek died on Tuesday at the age of 47, nine days after suffering a cardiac arrest in the Czech Republic.
Knee injury forces Robin Singh to pull out from SAFF Cup
A MRI scan on Monday indicated a 'serious' injury to Robin Singh. His ouster came as a big jolt for Indian team ahead of its semi-final match against Maldives on Thursday.
EPL: Fletcher heads West Brom to victory against Newcastle; Stoke City stun Everton
Fletcher headed in a late winner as West Bromwich Albion moved further away from the drop zone by beating fellow struggler Newcastle 1-0 in the Premier League.
EPL: Danny Simpson promises Leicester City will bounce back against Manchester City
Premier League leaders Leicester City have the character and spirit to put Saturday's loss to Liverpool behind them in their next game against Manchester City, defender Danny Simpson has said.
Jose Mourinho has no formal offer from Manchester United, says agent Mendes
Manchester United have made no official offer to Jose Mourinho to replace Louis van Gaal at the Premier League club, according to the Portuguese manager's agent Jorge Mendes.
EPL: Cesc Fabregas can get through difficult phase, says Pedro
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas will get through his difficult phase at Stamford Bridge and win back supporters who have been calling for his ouster, the Spaniard's team mate Pedro has said.
Manchester City need Vincent Kompany's return for title fight: Manuel Pellegrini
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini is praying for the return of injured captain Vincent Kompany to shore up his team's defence and keep them in the hunt for the Premier League title.
ISL management miffed at post-match brawl
"It has been brought to the notice of ISL and concerns expressed by our partner Star India that FC Goa management have made adverse comments in media disputing the result of ISL 2015 finals played here in Goa on Sunday night," the ISL said in a statement.
Sepp Blatter says will fight eight-year ban by FIFA
Speaking at a news conference on Monday, Blatter said: "I fight for me and I will fight for FIFA. Suspended for eight years for what?"
Mendoza's late winner helps Chennaiyin FC beat FC Goa to become ISL 2015 champions
FC Goa were leading 2-1 but then Laxmikant Kattimani scored an own goal in the 90th minute and Stiven Mendoza scored another one two minutes later to make Chennaiyin FC the champions.
As it happened: FC Goa vs Chennaiyin FC, ISL 2015 final
FC Goa were leading 2-1 at 90 minutes but then Laxmikant Kattimani scored an own goal and Stiven Mendoza another in the same minute to make Chennaiyin FC the champions.
State associations not doing enough for growth of Indian football: AIFF
"I feel many states are not doing enough. If Indian football as a whole has to grow, we need more wholehearted support and participation," AIFF President Praful Patel said.
Michel Platini's fading FIFA presidential bid faces ethics test
Michel Platini's fading chance of becoming FIFA president is being tested at an ethics hearing into his $2 million payment for work as Sepp Blatter's adviser.
Where did it all go wrong for Jose Mourinho at Chelsea?
Mourinho is gone and Chelsea are back in a state of flux after possibly the most stunning decline ever seen in English top-flight football.
Valencia win under Neville, advance in Copa del Rey
Valencia beat third-tier club Barakaldo 2-0 for Gary Neville's first win as a head coach on Wednesday, advancing to the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey 5-1 on aggregate.
