Football

Wales' only other appearance at a major finals was in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden and their setback in Bosnia was best summed up by Wales skipper Gareth Bale.

Blatter and Platini were on Thursday banned for 90 days by the Ethics Committee which was reformed and ring-fenced as independent from FIFA under reforms which were passed in 2011.

FIFA is discussing delaying the election for their next president following the suspensions given to Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini.

"FC Barcelona has expressed its affection and solidarity to Leo Messi and his family in such a peculiar situation," the statement said.

Aditi described how her life has transformed after moving to the United Kingdom and what difference does it make to an Indian footballer training at far better facilities in Europe.

Long latched on to a deep cross from substitute goalkeeper Darren Randolph to drill past Germany stopper Manuel Neuer and take Ireland, who visit Poland on Sunday, level on 18 points with their next opponents.

Indian football team's shameful performance continued as they slumped to their fourth straight defeat losing 1-2 to Turkmenistan in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Xavi Hernandez, who recently joined the Qatari football scene, said that he is "very happy" in Doha and is enjoying "a very attractive and exciting project".

According to Ancelotti, the 27-year-old Argentine midfielder's unselfishness will be of huge benefit to the French champions.

Ryan Giggs is currently assistant manager to United boss Louis van Gaal, but after a short stint as an interim manager in 2014.

Jose Currais scored in the first half while Mohammed Rafi and Sanchez Watt scored in the second half as the hosts registered a comfortable win at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi.

Kerala Blasters were impressive in the inaugural edition, reaching the final where they were stopped by Atletico de Kolkata, while Northeast United FC finish at the bottom of the table.

Liverpool parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday, just eight games into the Premier League season with the five-times European champions in 10th place.

Ghosh plays for Mumbai in the I-League while Debnath plies his trade for United SC.

The 35-year-old's brother and agent Roberto Assis said Ronaldinho intended to honour a commitment made when joining Fluminense in July.

Madrid organised an event on Friday to laud the 30-year-old's performances and Perez underlined Ronaldo's importance to the club.