Football

From 0-0 at half time, East Bengal picked themselves up to dominate completely and Doungel broke the deadlock with eight minutes of regulation time left on the clock.

New Zealand are edging closer to an inter-continental playoff for a place in Brazil in 2014.

France will field 11 warriors intent on proving Spain are not unbeatable according to Benzema.

Prayag United beat Mohun Bagan 2-1 for their second successive win in the sixth edition of I-League.

Germany assistant coach Hansi Flick informed both players will feature in the World Cup qualifier on Friday.

The national team have been criticised since that defeat for failing to clinch a major trophy in 16 years.

Tottenham won their fourth straight Premier League match on Sunday, beating Aston Villa 2-0.

City's manager Roberto Mancini has demanded a greater fighting spirit from his expensively assembled squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to give Real Madrid a 4-1 victory over Ajax in the Champions League.

Belarussian side BATE Borisov caused one of the biggest shocks ever seen in the Champions League when they stunned last season's beaten finalists Bayern Munich 3-1.

The Ballon d'Or, which was merged with the World Player of the Year award in 2010, will be awarded on January 7, 2013.

Diego Castro dedicated his second-half winner to former coach Manuel Preciado.

United could start with Rooney and van Persie in attack for the first time since the Dutchman's move from Arsenal against CFR Cluj.

Manchester City took a 2-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage thanks to a late winner from substitute Edin Dzeko.

Juan Mata and Fernando Torres were on the scoresheet as they beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates.

Tottenham Hotspur's flying winger Gareth Bale finds the idea of one day playing abroad.