Football

Back home after a fairly successful brief spell away, a resurgent FC Goa will be eager to earn three points as they prepare to lock horns with FC Pune City.

Khedira has made few starts this season, having suffered with a succession of injuries and been out of favour for not signing a new contract.

Arsene Wenger says Giroud has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a small break to his tibia during the 2-2 draw at Everton on Aug. 23.

Luis Garcia fired in a stunning header in the second-half to help Atletico de Kolkata end their four-match winless run.

Now a senator in Brazil, Romario predicted the 22-year-old would remain at the top until at least his mid-30s.

Ronaldo became the European Championships' all-time top scorer by giving Portugal a 1-0 victory over Armenia, while Germany beat Gibraltar 4-0.

Goa defender Bengelloun scored twice while Pires and Ozbey completed the misery for a Delhi side who were hopelessly found wanting in every department of the game.

Ibrahimovic has once again made the shortlist of for FIFA's goal of the year award, giving him a chance to retain the trophy he won last year.

The Indian Super League has achieved the rare milestone of having registered the highest average stadium attendance for any football league in Asia.

Argentina coach Martino kept his cards close to his chest over his lineup for friendly against Croatia and whether Messi and the recalled Tevez would start together.

High on confidence after their back-to-back wins, a resurgent FC Pune City take on another in-form team Chennaiyin FC in an Indian Super League fixture in Pune.

Carlos Tevez scored a stunning goal to help Juventus crush Parma 7-0 and move provisionally six points clear at the top of the Serie A table.

Two goals from Sergio Aguero earned Manchester City a point as they twice came from behind in the game at Loftus Road.

When quizzed why his players are not able to score, a disappointed Goa coach said: "I think it's best you ask them."

FC Pune City signed former Arsenal and Liverpool footballer Jermaine Pennant as a replacement for injured Colombian Omar Andres Rodrigues Martinez.

Messi's brace gave Barcelona a 2-0 victory over 10-man Ajax and moved him level with Raul Gonzalez's all-time Champions League scoring record of 71 goals.