Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father have repaid five million euros ($6.6 million) owed to the taxman before facing court on tax evasion charges, according to a judge’s ruling obtained Thursday.

Gareth Bale said his drawn-out move to Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee was “stressful to say the least”.

India lost 1-2 to hosts Nepal but managed to seal a semi-finals berth of the 2013 Saff football championship at the Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu on Thursday.

New Delhi: India lost 1-2 to hosts Nepal but managed to seal a semi-finals berth of the 2013 Saff football championship at the Dasrath Stadium in Kathmandu on Thursday .
India will play either Afghan

Georgia: A win over Georgia and a favor from Finland are just what France needs in World Cup qualifying.The French are second in Group I, one point behind Spain. The Spanish play at Finland on Friday

Group B leaders Italy seek to take another step towards World Cup qualification with victory against Bulgaria in Sicily on Friday amid speculation over who will succeed Cesare Prandelli as Azzurri man

Listless so far in the tournament, defending champions India take on hosts Nepal in their last group match with a semi-final berth at stake in the Saff football championships here.

Former Manchester United and England great Bobby Charlton claims the secret of the huge success he enjoyed during his playing days was being a “little bit lazy”.

Dozens of delirious AC Milan supporters took to the streets of the city late Monday to herald the return of Brazilian midfielder Kaka following his arrival from Real Madrid.

Australian Daniel Ricciardo was on Monday named as Mark Webber’s successor alongside triple world champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull in 2014.