Football

Shanmugam was a part of the Gold Medal winning squad of the 1951 Asian Games and also represented India in the 1952 Olympics.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure wants to stay at the club for the rest of his career.

Celta Vigo upset Real Madrid with a 2-1 victory in the round of 16, while Messi scored in the Catalans' 2-0 win over Cordoba.

Platini is travelling to Japan, where the world football governing body has introduced the goal line technology.

The match, won 3-2 by United, was marred by crowd trouble following Robin van Persie's late winner at the Etihad Stadium.

The Spanish player injured his knee during the Blues' 3-1 win over Sunderland last weekend.

Barcelona take on second-tier club Cordoba on Wednesday, while Real Madrid face a tough match at Celta Vigo.

Pune FC will look forward to extend their stranglehold over Salgaocar FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

Juventus' Simone Pepe will be out of action for a long time after suffering a second tear to his left thigh muscle.

Both ONGC and Sporting Club will aim to resurrect themselves when they meet in the 10th round of the I-League.

Jose Mourinho has refused to comment whether or not he will leave Real Madrid at the end of this season.

AC Milan football club vice president said the club has no plans to sell Robinho or Alexandre Pato in January.

Chelsea will face Premier League opposition in the third round of the FA Cup after Sunday's draw gave them a tricky start to their defence away to Southampton.

The win takes Air India to seven points from eight matches, the same as Sporting clube de Goa which have played one match more.

Neymar has added his voice to calls for AC Milan winger Robinho to return to Brazilian football club Santos.

Dempo regain the top position after their ninth round I-League match at the Nehru Stadium on Saturday.