Football

Tottenham's trip across London to face Chelsea is looking a lot like a playoff for Champions League qualification.

Lionel Messi became Barcelona's all-time record goalscorer.

Van Persie is currently the leading scorer in the EPL follwed by Rooney and Aguero.

The midfielder scored all three goals for Liverpool as the Reds defeated Everton 3-0.

The Swiss champion holds a slim advantage going into the second leg of their round of 16 tie.

The Dutch striker leads the Premier League scoring charts this season.

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has laughed off rumours that he could leave the club for Chelsea.

At least three managers are on the England shortlist, with Harry Redknapp the leading contender.

For Arsenal to advance, they will need to be the first team to overturn a 4-0 deficit in the Champions League.

Robben's contract at the Allianz Arena expires in 2013.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is tipped to be England's next manager after Fabio Capello resigned last month.

The Indians conceded three goals in their second international friendly in Dubai.

Liverpool won the League Cup to get their first piece of silverware since the 2006 FA Cup victory over West Ham.

Van Persie has been linked with a move away from Arsenal after eight years. His current deal expires next year.

Indian football is in a transition period after the retirements of three stalwarts of the game.

Bologna are now level with 12th-placed Fiorentina and seven points above the relegation zone.