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Former Real Madrid forward Baptista says his Cruzeiro team-mate Lucas Silva is "ready" to join the Spanish giants should they make a move for the midfielder.

Meanwhile, Arsenal will hope to make up some lost ground with a home match against Hull City.

Mumbai City FC and FC Pune City will lock horns with both teams seeking a win after an unimpressive start in the Indian Super League.

FC Goa assistant coach Papas said marquee players like Frenchman Robert Pires would leave a long-lasting legacy in Indian football even after they leave.

Jerome Valcke said players like Luis Garcia, Alessandro Del Piero and Robert Pires in the Indian Super League will help unlock the "huge potential" on the sub-continent.

Dutchman Van Gaal, who took over at United in July, spent around 150 million pounds to bring in six new players.

Delhi Dynamos, one of the most talked-about franchises in the ISL made headlines with what is probably the biggest signing in the form of the legendary Del Piero.

Del Piero, the Juventus legend and a World Cup winner with Italy, will be leading the Dynamos against Pune City that will be spearheaded by Frenchman Trezeguet.

The Indian Super League is India's serious effort to not just revive the game in the country but also improve its level at grass root level.

The Indian Super League is set to kick off at the revered Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata with a mouth-watering first game between home team Atletico de Kolkata and Mumbai City FC.

Come October 12, as the city prepares to experience the winds of change, people will rise in unison and embrace Atletico de Kolkata as their own.

Atletico de Kolkata on Friday launched their theme song sung by leading Indian playback singer Arijit Singh.

Andre Moritz has made 27 appearances for Bolton Wanderers, scored seven goals and provided three assists.

Despite the presence of veteran football stars, the inaugural Indian Super League is selling itself using top cricketers.

Spain captain Iker Casillas's tarnished reputation suffered another blow when his error helped Slovakia claim a shock 2-1 win in Euro 2016 qualifying on Thursday.

Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes denied that the striker wants to leave the Spanish club to return to his former team Manchester United.