Football

Danny Welbeck scored a stoppage-time equaliser as injury-hit Arsenal fought back to draw 2-2 against Hull in the Premier League on Saturday.

Following an injury crisis at the football club, Arsenal will try to bring in Celtic defender Virgin van Dijk in the January transfer window.

UEFA president Michel Platini hit out at FIFA chief Sepp Blatter on Friday, saying the Swiss has stopped serving the cause of football.

Balwant Singh and Elano Blumer scored in the first-half as Chennaiyin FC cruised to a 2-1 victory over FC Goa in the fourth match of the Indian Super League on Wednesday.

While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India's hopes of becoming a soccer power rest with its development at a grassroots level, said Jerome Valcke.

The people of Kolkata force you to rethink the definition of passion. The zeal with which they follow football is probably something incomparable.

A 45th-minute strike from the Spanish striker got the hosts' campaign off to a victorious start against Sachin Tendulkar-owned Kerala Blasters in Guwahati.

Without captain Ibrahimovic for a second straight game, Sweden struggled to convert their chances but still beat Liechtenstein 2-0 in their Group G Euro 2016 qualifier.

In their first outing, Atletico de Kolkata were not short on support but manager Antonio Habas said he would like to see more fans rooting for them as the tournament progresses.

Blasters are banking on Mehtab Hossain to unleash his destructive potential as they face NorthEast in the second match of the Indian Super League.

John Abraham's franchise Northeast United FC are ready to launch their ISL campaign on Monday against Kerala Blasters.

All the eight franchises have been allotted one-minute slot each to showcase their traditional songs and dance at the glittering opening ceremony.

Andre Moritz has made 27 appearances for Bolton Wanderers, scored seven goals and provided three assists.

Mumbai City FC's German import Manuel Friedrich said that the Indian Super League will make football the number one sport in India.

"Xavi has achieved everything with the national team and been a fundamental player. He has won everything for Barcelona and here," said Koke.

United can give up hope of signing AS Roma's Dutch midfielder Strootman in the next transfer window, the Italian club's owner told the BBC on Wednesday.