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Real Madrid full back Marcelo looks set to miss the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie away to AS Roma next week after dislocating his shoulder.

Nigerian Ranti Martins scored a hat-trick as East Bengal thrashed Shillong Lajong 4-0 in an I-League encounter on Tuesday.

The English Premier League (EPL) will have a new logo which will be used from the 2016/2017 season, the league's managing director Richard Masters announced on Tuesday.

Citing the examples of Didier Drogba and Cristiano Ronaldo, former England captain and Manchester United great Rio Ferdinand on Tuesday said Indian football need a stand-out player to catch the country's fancy.

"Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will undergo several tests on Monday and Tuesday to assess the evolution of the kidney problems he suffered last December," Barcelona said in a statement on their website (www.fcbarcelona.com).

A goal in added time by Diego Costa earned Chelsea a point against United and preserved Guus Hiddink's unbeaten record since returning to the London club as interim manager in December while denying Louis van Gaal victory.

India attacked right from the beginning but missed several scoring chances and had to settle for the draw.

Presently East Bengal are at the fourth spot on the league table with eight points while the visitors are seventh with four points.

Barkley should no longer be considered a young prospect but regarded as a player who can marshal and inspire his team, manager Roberto Martinez said.

Suarez scored four and Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona piled more misery on Gary Neville's ill-fated reign.

Chelsea did not really get out of second gear until after the restart and only started to dominate when Eden Hazard was summoned off the bench.

Ashley Jackson said that Hockey India League's rule of counting a field goal as two should not be implemented in internationals.

Van Gaal said an early goal had made all the difference after his side beat Stoke City 3-0 in a vastly improved performance.

Aguero gave City the lead after 16 minutes at the Stadium of Light, reacting quickest to a low, deflected cross into the area from Jesus Navas and getting it under control before prodding beyond goalkeeper Vito Mannone.

Former champions Delhi Waveriders' homecoming turned out to be a disappointing affair as they lost 2-5 to Jaypee Punjab Warriors to slump to their second consecutive loss in the fourth season of Hockey India League at the Shivaji Stadium on Tuesday.

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday requested the Indian Football Association (IFA) to make the IFA Shield an Under-17 tournament next year keeping in mind the U-17 World Cup to be hosted by India.