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Real Madrid will be seeking to endorse their La Liga lead on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu against Malaga in the sixth week of the competition.

Getting ready for the upcoming tour of New Zealand, India mid-fielder Manpreet said on Friday that his team is working hard on improving its penalty corner conversions and defence.

Mario Balotelli broke out of his seven-month scoring slump with a beautiful free kick and AC Milan held on for a 3-2 win over Udinese in Serie A.

Former Brazil great Zico has met with FIFA President Sepp Blatter to ask for changes in election eligibility rules at soccer's governing body.

"We have only one World Cup in hockey. I strongly believe that we need a mini six-a-side World Cup in hockey," said Tirkey.

Carlos, along with his team members, will be present to witness the ongoing Subroto Cup football's tournament action at the Ambedkar Stadium.

The surprise defeat for the Premier League leaders ended their 100 percent record and allowed city rivals United to cut their advantage to two points.

Ferguson has revealed that the death of his sister-in-law played a big role in his decision to retire.

Kaka, who missed the Copa America in June and July, was surprisingly recalled for the Costa Rica and US games but the Orlando City midfielder has been left out again.

Akashdeep, who has been a regular member of the Indian team over the last five years, seemed to top UP Wizard's wish-list as they went all out for the Jalandhar man.

Benitez praised his defenders as well as his forwards after Tuesday's 4-0 Champions League victory at home to Shakhtar Donetsk.

Chelsea remain high on confidence despite their poor start to the season, and if anything the current struggles has made the players stronger, goalkeeper Asmir Begovic said ahead of Wednesday's Champions League game at home to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Teenage Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa has said he has not given up hope that FC Barcelona will take up their option of signing him.

A second-half goal by Victor Camarasa gave Levante a 1-1 draw against Sevilla in the Spanish league.

Van Gaal believes that a second or third place finish at the ongoing EPL is more realistic than finishing at the top, adding that the team will go for the title next season.

NorthEast United FC shook off the pre-season cobwebs and delivered a professional performance against AmaZulu FC under lights.