Football

Samir Nasri will miss Sunday's game against former club Arsenal after being ruled out for up to a month with a calf injury.

The 51-year-old coach was feted at a gala ceremony held as part of the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Portuguese Football Federation.

"The thought of having a team without Messi is not even something we contemplate," said Enrique.

Atletico Madrid have the perfect chance to lift morale after Sunday's La Liga defeat at Barcelona when they play their King's Cup last 16, second leg.

A piece of the original World Cup trophy, which was stolen in Brazil in 1983 and never recovered, has been found in a basement at FIFA's headquarters.

Louis van Gaal expects David de Gea to commit his long term future to Manchester United, despite interest in the goalkeeper from Real Madrid.

The EPL added to the mystery over Lampard's status by confirming he is under contract at City and does not have a formal deal with partner club NY City FC.

Barcelona set aside their off-field troubles and put on a show in which Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored in a 5-0 route of Elche.

Mourinho made the comments after a 1-1 draw at Southampton on December 28, when Cesc Fabregas was booked for simulation rather than being awarded a penalty.

MLS enters its 20th season with Gerrard, the latest high-profile signing completing an 18 month deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday.

Barcelona's loss to David Moyes-led Real Sociedad seems to have broken the camel's back. Leaving Messi and Neymar on the bench has turned the dressing room against Luis Enrique.

Gerrard said the turning point in his decision to depart came when manager Brendan Rodgers told him he could no longer play every game.

Di Maria said the 29-year-old Ronaldo was having a great time at the Bernabeu and he did not see a reason behind him coming back to United.

Sunil Chhetri scored a brace for Bengaluru FC to sink Pune 2-1 as English coach Ashley Westwood's boys marched into the semi-finals of the Federation Cup.

City face an apparently easy third round home tie against Sheffield, whom they defeated 7-0 in the League Cup as recently as September.

The Real Sociedad coach faces his biggest La Liga challenge yet when second-placed Barcelona visit on Sunday.