Football

No team has successfully defended the Champions League trophy but Barca are in prime shape to do so, even though coach Luis Enrique knows the potential of Arsenal heading into the first leg at Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Wenger, who was rebuffed by then Liverpool striker Suarez in 2013, said he admired the striker's ability to bring a team together ahead of the Last 16 first leg fixture at the Emirates Stadium.

Van Gaal, heavily tipped by British media to be replaced by former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, said his team needed a reaction in the fifth round cup match against Shrewsbury.

Argentina, the No. 2 team in the world rankings, and No. 5 Chile were also drawn with Bolivia and Panama in the 16-nation tournament.

At the halfway stage after eight rounds, Mohun Bagan are the only team to maintain an unbeaten record with 18 points from eight games with five wins and three drawn games.

FIFA presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa says he will enter the final stretch of the election campaign in confident mood after receiving "significant support around the world".

Tottenham's Belgium international defender Jan Vertonghen is targeting a return to the Premier League club's title battle in about six weeks as he continues his recovery from a serious knee injury.

Chelsea captain John Terry has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Paris St Germain after failing to recover from injury, the Premier League club said.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Neymar were among those rested who will return to action when Celta Vigo visit on Sunday, to try to maintain their league lead over Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

Premier League leaders Leicester City can win the title but their players must prove they can cope with the pressure of expectation, says Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.

Chiellini joins an injury list that already includes midfielder Sami Khedira and defender Martin Caceres and will miss Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with leaders Napoli.

In addition to restoring some dignity, a home win against red-hot Barcelona on Wednesday could help steer the team back in the right direction after a dismal run under Neville's command.

Ranieri says Leicester had pressure of maintaining top spot in the beginning of the season but now the pressure is on rivals who spent a lot of money to win the Premier League and the Champions League titles.

Ferdinand will be accompanied by former Leicester City footballer Robbie Savage. British broadcast giant BT Sport is bringing them to India.

Brazil's golden boy, who is expected to captain his country on home soil at the Rio Olympics later this year, remains one of sport's most marketable assets, according to industry experts.

Neymar and his father maintained their innocence after appearing before a judge on Tuesday in an investigation into alleged irregularities regarding the player's transfer to Barcelona.