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Tevez retained the captaincy for Everton game and received a warm reception from the home fans.

Pune FC have three points from four games, while Chirag United have five points.

Spanish midfielder Xavi was named as World Soccer's Player of the Year while Spain won the team of the year award.

The Blues have now gone five games without a victory in the Premier League.

The new Indian owner of Blackburn has also defended the decision to sack Sam Allardyce.

It is well known that Maradona is keen for a Premier League adventure.

Some of the 33 miners rescued in October were at Old Trafford to watch Alex Ferguson's team go top.

Subhas Bhowmick on Tuesday took over as technical director of the beleaguered Mohun Bagan soccer team.

Juventus have revived their Serie A fortunes thanks to the rediscovery of old-fashioned wingers.

In the three games they have played so far, Air India have lost one and drawn two.

Manchester United are one point behind league leaders Arsenal but have one game in hand.

During the launch programme on Friday, former India players were felicitated for their contribution to Indian football.

Barcelona second-string players Andreu Fontas and Victor Vazquez scored in a 2-0 win over Rubin Kazan.

Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Xavi have all made the final three-man shortlist to win the Ballon d'Or.

Two goals by Peter Odemwingie and one from Somen Tchoyi secured West Brom's win.

On Thursday, 22 FIFA executive committee members will vote and ultimately decide which nations will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.