Football

If progress is made, Ronaldinho and his agent will arrive in India to finalise the deal, a source told The Hindu.

Robin Gurung signed his first professional contract with ONGC Mumbai in 2009 and then joined Rangdajied United in 2011.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has poured scorn on critics who he says have made a "devil" of him after one defeat in his new job.

A total of 49 foreign players were drafted during the session for the eight-franchise league, which is slated to run from October to December.

Manchester United completed the signing of defender Marcos Rojo from Sporting Lisbon for 20 million euros.

Luka Modric has made 67 league appearances since joining Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012.

Delhi Dynamos signed towering Belgian goalkeeper Van Hout for the inaugural season of the Indian Super League (ISL) that would be held October-December.

Douglas is seen as a candidate to fill the right-back spot of compatriot Daniel Alves, who the Blaugrana want to sell.

Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra, an Indian-origin English footballer confirmed his participation in the inaugural season of Indian Super League.

Aguero followed the lead of Manchester City team mates Kompany, Silva, Samir Nasri and Kolarov by signing a new long-term deal with the club.

Swansea have sold Chico Flores to Welsh club and Pablo Hernandez to Lekhwiya in Qatar.

Rodriguez, after moving from Monaco will be in the starting lineup for the European champions against Sevilla.

Second-half goals from Ramires and Cesc Fabregas gave Chelsea a 2-1 win at Ferencvaros in a game to mark the opening of the Hungarian side's new stadium in Budapest.

Cazorla and Ramsey, who both scored in the FA Cup triumph that ended Arsenal's nine-year trophy drought in May, also netted against City with well-taken first-half strikes.

Webb, who took control of the 2010 World Cup final, has been appointed Technical Director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited, ending his 25-year refereeing career.

Sanogo sent a message to Arsenal manager with a four-goal blast in a 5-1 victory over Benfica in the pre-season Emirates Cup.