Football

In another disappointing performance by Lionel Messi and his big-name teammates, the hosts were held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia.

The Togolese forward spent the second half of last season on loan at Madrid.

Adrian Ramos scored in the 45th minute as Colombia defeated Costa Rica 1-0.

Birmingham City owner Carson Yeung has been charged with Money Laundering by a Hong Kong court.

The seond leg 1-1 draw with Belgrano comdemned them to the Nacional B division for next season.

The 22-year-old is one of the most sought-after players of the summer transfer window.

The 23-year-old is thought to have been offered a five-year contract by the Gunners after his top quality showings last season.

With more than 190 million fans in Asia, out of nearly 300 million around the world, the region had become "very important" to the team.

According to reports Aston Villa's winger underwent a medical with Manchester United.

Argentina will face Venezuela in a football friendly on September 2 at Kolkata.

Tottenham have been mooted as a possible destination because of United's interest in Luka Modric.

The former Germany captain said he was not treated with respect by coach Joachim Loew.

Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said they are yet to decide whether to leave Anfield or even redevelop it.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson had wanted to sign the player last season too but the deal fell through midway.

The player has already undergone a medical ahead of the move.

The Anfield club got their man after the 20-year-old passed a medical at Merseyside.