Football

Mancini said Rooney pressured the referee into giving a red card to Kompany in their FA Cup tie.

Pele will play an exhibition match with a galaxy of international stars in Kolkata on January 23.

Manchester United forward Federico Macheda has joined QPR on a loan deal till the end of the season.

The 34-year-old Henry played for Arsenal from 1999 until 2007 and is their all-time record goalscorer.

The striker is looking to chalk up his 150th goal for the London club against Aston Villa on Saturday.

Man City only lead Manchester United on goal difference after a poor run of form.

Local favourites Shillong Lajong FC edged past Chirag United Kerala 1-0 in their I-league encounter.

There are already seven points separating Manchester rivals City and United from the chasing pack.

United are without several first-team players as they look to keep the pace with Man City.

Barca showed no mercy as the third-tier team were demolished to reach the last-16 of the Copa del Rey.

Blackburn were left bottom of the standings with 10 points from 17 games, two fewer than Bolton.

The seven-match unbeaten run in the EPL has lifted the defending champs to 39 points from 16 matches.

The 33-year-old midfielder has started just 16 of Chelsea's 24 games this season.

Having won the SAFF Cup, the India coach has now set his sights on the Asian horizon.

Barcelona striker David Villa has been reduced to substitute appearances this season.

The Chinese Super League club said Anelka will join them when the transfer window opens in January.