Football

Juve beat struggling Novara 2-0, while Inter Milan's revival continued with a win over Cesena.

Air India struck twice in the second half to hand Dempo a 2-0 defeat.

Bagan have won only one match of their last four matches in the I-League.

Meanwhile, Stoke City host Spanish club Valencia in a difficult draw for Tony Pulis' side.

The Chelsea manager has no intention of jettisoning the £50 million striker despite his continuing troubles on the pitch.

The wantaway Manchester City striker wants to join his boyhood club Boca Juniors.

Andre Villas-Boas is not planning a lot of activity at Chelsea in the January transfer window.

Barcelona trained in Japan on Monday in preparation for Thursday's clash with Qatari club Al-Sadd.

Real Madrid have found an unlikely scapegoat for their 3-1 loss to fierce rivals Barcelona.

Dan Gosling was sent off as two goals from captain Grant Holt proved to be enough for Norwich City.

Marseille edged out Olympiakos, which beat group winner Arsenal 3-1 but had to settle for third place.

Viktoria Plzen claimed third place in Group H after securing a dramatic 2-2 draw.

A last minute goal by Sagar Thapa gave Nepal a 1-0 win, while Pakistan and Maldives played out a goalless draw.

Tottenham beat Aston Villa 2-0, extending their unbeaten streak to nine matches.

Lionel Messi and Neymar will take part in a new anti-doping programme to try a biological passport in soccer.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said racial abuse on the soccer field could be settled by a handshake.