Football

The former Chelsea star said the mix of international stars and Indian talent will make for "thrilling matches" in the Indian Super League.

Juventus will face Swedish club Malmo and Atletico, which lost to Real Madrid in last year's final, will face Olympiakos.

Five-star performances from winger Sasmita Malik and midfielder Kamala Devi underlined India's dominance in the match.

Atletico won 2-1 at Real Madrid in the Spanish league to take a small measure of revenge for last season's loss of the European Cup to their crosstown rival.

Debuchy's injury "doesn't look good" and more tests will be needed to determine its severity, said Manager Arsene Wenger.

Ramsey, who has scored in two of Arsenal's three Premier League games this season, limped off in the final minutes of Wales' 2-1 win in Andorra.

The teams, which are currently in China, have been cleared at all-cost-to-the-government basis. The men's squad will comprise 20 members and women's 18.

Germany opened their 2016 European Championship campaign with a 2-1 win over Scotland, while Portugal and Greece both slumped to defeats.

Brazil coach Dunga has confirmed Neymar will captain the national football team for friendlies against Colombia and Ecuador in the US.

Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie needs knee surgery and will be sidelined for a lengthy period of time, manager Mark Hughes.

Atletico de Kolkata will take on Mumbai City FC in the opening game of the ISL's first season at the historic Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata on October 12.

United completed the signing of versatile Netherlands international Daley Blind from Ajax on Monday for 14 million pounds.

Milan got off to a great start under new coach Filippo Inzaghi as they eased to a 3-1 win over Lazio in their Serie A opener on Sunday.

Messi set up substitute Sandro Ramirez to score on his league debut and give Barcelona a 1-0 victory at Villarreal in the Spanish league.

"I'm very enthusiastic about this adventure. It fits perfectly with the way I chose to move forward since I left Juve," Del Piero said.

"Iniesta will miss Sunday's game against Villarreal with an injury to his left knee," Barcelona said in a statement.