Football

In a surreal ending to the transfer window in Spain, the much-anticipated move of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to Real Madrid never materialised.

Having completed their minimum international player quota of eight players and a marquee, FC Goa were free to sign a player of their choice as part of the additional quota.

The Premier League's biggest clubs were inactive or being frustrated on the final day of trading in the summer transfer window as spending in the English top flight prepared to reach record levels.

The 24-year-old, who spent the last season on loan with Stoke City, scored three goals in 19 Premier League appearances for the Potters last season.

Miralem Pjanic and Edin Dzeko scored in the second half as Roma beat bitter title rival Juventus 2-1 on Sunday.

Atletico and Barcelona are among the only four teams to have won both matches to start the season, along with Celta Vigo and surprising Basque club Eibar.

India once again take on their neighbours Nepal in an international friendly football match ahead of their crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers match against Iran early next month.

Manchester City announced the transfer on Sunday, saying the 24-year-old De Bruyne has signed a six-year deal.

Ronaldo said the club's target is to win the 2015-16 Champions League tournament despite being handed a "difficult" draw at the group stage of the competition.

Sports Authority of India Director General Injeti Srinivas said that cash-rich events like these will never be able to replace the traditional football tournaments.

"Liverpool can make their own decisions. They refused to sell us Suarez so I cannot feel too much sympathy for them," Wenger said.

After starting their title defense with a 2-2 draw against Swansea and a 3-0 loss at Manchester City, the pressure was on Chelsea to get their campaign rolling.

ISL side Mumbai City FC footballer Sunil Chhetri says training with coach-cum-marquee player Nicolas Anelka would improve not just him but the entire squad.

"I think if we want Pedro it was not any problem because there was a (release) clause in his contract. It was the easiest transfer," said Van Gaal.

McCarthy has backed his side to bring an end to City's perfect start to the season and says the Toffees are in high spirits after their 3-0 away win at Southampton last weekend.

Morgan Schneiderlin claims he is close to full fitness and that both he and the team will continue to improve as the season progresses.