Atletico Madrid began life without Radamel Falcao with a 3-1 win away to Sevilla on Sunday, but they face a far more daunting task against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger admits vulnerable Arsenal must show some fight to avoid more misery in Wednesday’s crucial Champions League play-off first leg against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.

Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City revolution got off to the perfect start as 10-man Newcastle were crushed 4-0 at Eastlands on Monday.

Coming from a nation obsessed with football and which has Rafael Nadal for a sporting icon besides world renowned golfers, catching the attention of Spaniards was never going to be an easy task.

CRPF Public School, Rohini, rode on Abhishek and Mahesh’s braces to thrash Preet Vihar-based Saha International School 4-0 in a knock-out match of the Airtel Rising Stars-Delhi leg at the Ganga International School grounds at Hiran Kudna on Tuesday.

LONDON, England: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Frank Lampard has adapted his role at the club and accepts that he can no longer be an ever-present member of the first XI.       Lampard, 35, was

Barcelona produced a stunning display to hammer Levante 7-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday in Gerardo Martino’s first competitive match in charge, while Real Madrid left it late to give Carlo Ancelotti a winning start as they beat Real Betis 2-1.

Arsenal and AC Milan face daunting Champions League dates in mid-week as 20 teams chase the 10 remaining places in the world’s most lucrative club competition.

Swansea, Aug. 18: English champions Manchester United gave new manager David Moyes a win on the first day f the Premier League season with a 4-1 victory away to Swansea on Saturday.

Rafael Nadal advanced to the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win over long-time foe Roger Federer on Friday, in a vintage match that will give both players encouragemen