Football

Martin Skrtel powered home a header deep into stoppage time to earn 10-man Liverpool a 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

AIFF president Praful Patel asserted that the country's football scene would soon develop "qualitatively and quantitatively".

Barcelona is still at home, and will have a chance to at least temporarily cut its four-point deficit when it hosts Cordoba.

Fikru, who has a grade 1 tear in his hamstring, would return to South Africa for further treatment, says the ISL franchisee.

Manchester United's Di Maria has been voted Argentina's foreign-based player of the year by the country's sports journalists.

Eden Hazard, Filipe Luis and Andre Schuerrle scored as Chelsea secured a 3-1 win at second-tier Derby.

Patrice Evra scored his first goal in Serie A but Juventus were held 1-1 at home by Champions League hopeful Sampdoria on Sunday, and had their lead cut to one point.

Manchester United heaped more misery on Liverpool by beating their great rival 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique introduced a new system against Paris St Germain in the Champions League and will continue to alter tactics as they prepare to face Getafe on Saturday.

"You don't win two Premier League titles in 3 years easily. We have resolve, character and fantastic players. Add that together and you've got a chance," Pellegrini said.

Chelsea gave a helping hand to a former hero by rounding off the Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Sporting.

NorthEast United and Mumbai City FC played a goalless draw in the last of the league matches before the knock-out stage kicks off.

"The last time I was here it was real grass, now its artificial turf, not conducive to play football," Zico said.

A Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid can set a new Spanish record of 19 straight victories when they take on Ludogorets Razgrad.

Having just 12 points in as many matches, the bottom-placed side is virtually out of contention for a semi-final berth after a string of lacklustre performances.

Ballon D'Or award has become a painful reminder of the sorry state Italian football, Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Buffon said.