Football

Brahmanand Shankhwalker opposed I-League clubs suggestion that the relegation system should be done away for the next four years.

Germany are at the top of 2014 World Cup qualifying Group C with 10 points from four games.

Australia are second in Group B of Asia qualifying, eight points behind runaway leaders Japan and equal on five points with Iraq and Oman.

The defender is relishing a week off when his team mates and other top players turn out in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

East Bengal came back from behind to defeat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan in the penalty shoot-out to storm into the 117th IFA Shield final.

Juventus coach Antonio Conte caused controversy after the Serie A leaders' 2-0 win at Bologna.

After a sluggish first half, Cristiano Ronaldo sparked Madrid to life with an equalizer in the 51st minute.

Depor have 20 points from 28 matches while 2nd from bottom Celta, who have lost 6 of their last 7 games, are on 23.

The 25-year-old replaces Paris Saint-Germain star Lucas, who suffered a left ankle injury during his team's 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Nancy March 9.

Barca, bidding for a fourth league domestic league title in five years, are 13 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid.

Midfielder Giggs is still producing top performances in some of United's biggest games at the age of 39.

Arsenal will also be without defender Bacary Sagna for the match as he is suffering with knee and leg problems.

Manchester United will aim to vent their feelings of injustice on holders Chelsea in the FA Cup this weekend.

A FIFA spokesman confirmed the letter but emphasised it was a preliminary inquiry.

Police have been forced to warn people not to waste their time after a Manchester United fan rang 999 to complain about Nani's sending-off.

Following the defeat, India's chances of advancing to the final round of the tournament have taken a big beating.