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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.

An Atletico de Kolkata official said the team would identify about two-three Indian youngsters for the camp which would be held in Spain for about six months.

Dhoni and Kohli, who are co-owners of ISL's Chennai and Goa franchisees respectively, are unlikely to participate in the gala ISL opening on October 12.

The first "Week of Football" in qualifying for the 2016 European Championship could be a goal-fest for the continent's major powers.

Costa netted 36 goals for Atletico in 2013-14 and has nine in nine appearances this term for Chelsea.

Midfielder Stephane M'Bia scored two goals as Sevilla beat visitors Deportivo La Coruna 4-1 in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Myneni bagged gold medal in mixed doubles with compatriot Sania Mirza and he and Sangam Singh secured silver medal in Men's doubles.

Arsenal winger Lukas Podolski hinted he might leave the Premier League club before his contract expires in 2016 because he was not playing enough.

Mendoza represented Colombia at the 2009 U-17 World Cup in Nigeria and the 2011 U-20 South American championship in Peru.

The record 20-time English champions have forecast a 10 per cent drop in revenue in 2014-15 after they failed to qualify for the Champions League under David Moyes.

Antonio Di Natale scored twice as Udinese beat struggling Parma 4-2 to move third in the Serie A standings.