Football

"I want to congratulate again (referee) Mike Dean. I think his performance was unbelievable," Mourinho said after a controversial Sunderland penalty.

Teenage striker Wilson marked his senior debut for United with two goals in a 3-1 victory over Hull in the Premier League on Tuesday.

"They were really impressed with the big presence of the 120,000 capacity stadium and they appeared happy," said an official of the Kolkata franchise.

Conte declined to commit his future to the newly-crowned Serie A champions, sparking fears he might leave the club he has led to three straight titles.

The 27-year-old Uruguayan finished ahead of team-mate Steven Gerrard and Yaya Toure of Manchester City in the poll.

Spanish club Atletico Madrid, former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly as well as top Bollywood actors are among the owners of eight franchises in the ISL.

"Steven will be one we look to get a contract to in the summer," Rodgers told.

Arsenal will be assured of finishing 4th in the League before their home match against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday if Everton lose at home to Manchester City on Saturday.

City are ready to take matters into their own hands and secure a second Premier League title in three seasons, according to Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho.

Martinez said he was under no financial pressure to cash in on the young stars that have helped sustain his side's push for a place in the Premier League top four.

"I'm one of the best players in the world, so having the opportunity to win everything - and losing only occasionally - is what drives me," Suarez told.

Phillips will retire at the end of the season, ending a 20-year career in which he became the only English player to win the European Golden Boot.

Ealier, Fiorentina crushed relegation-threatened Bologna 3-0 to keep alive their faint hopes of snatching the final Champions League berth from Napoli.

AS Roma kept their slim title hopes alive as a stunning Miralem Pjanic goal and a Gervinho tap-in earned a 2-0 home win over AC Milan.

The programme aims to set a standard of youth development in the country through a certification model.

Andrey Kanchelskis said he was surprised at the timing of David Moyes's sacking, just 10 months after replacing Alex Ferguson.