Football

Mario Balotelli is unsure about facing Armenia in their final World Cup qualifier on Tuesday as he is suffering from a stomach upset.

English FA chairman Greg Dyke said it will never take place in the searing heat of the Middle East summer.

The Indian football team will play an international friendly match against Philippines at home on November 15.

Wilshere responded to recent criticism over a photograph of him smoking by scoring the equaliser against West Bromwich Albion.

Mauri was banned for six months in early August for failing to report match-fixing in the Serie A game between Lecce-Lazio in May 2011.

Madrid said Bale has not trained with his teammates "because of a sore left hamstring" and that he would undergo tests on Wednesday.

Brazil midfielder Ramires scored twice as Chelsea got their Champions League Group E campaign back on track with a 4-0 win.

It was a stroll in the park for Bengaluru FC as they hammered newly-promoted Rangdajied United 3-0 for their first win on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan put up a spirited show to hold defending champions Churchill Brothers to a goalless draw in a second round encounter.

Argentina have already qualified for the mega event to be hosted by Brazil next year.

Organisers are conducting the franchises' and players' auctions between October 30 to November 5, according to sources.

The 31-year-old Swede signed for three years when he joined the Qatari-backed club from AC Milan last year.

Balotelli, who missed a penalty and scored in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Napoli, was given a second booking after the final whistle for his protests.

However, Moyes refused to confirm the full intensity of the dressing down but it was clear some hair had been ruffled at the very least.

Sergio Aguero scored twice as City delivered a ruthless attacking display to humble Manchester United 4-1 in the Premier League.

Salgaocar opened their campaign in style as they got the better of defending champions Churchill Brothers 1-0 at Duler Stadium.