Football

Samir Nasri is also understood to be close to leaving the club.

The contest between Manchester United and Manchester City in the Community Shield will kick off the English season.

"He is what Manchester United needs. There's no-one like him right now."

Valencia has made 69 appearances for United, scoring 10 goals.

The EPL side Tottenham Hotspur renewed its partnership with the Indian national team.

Paraguay will take on Uruguay in the final on Sunday.

The deal for the forward appeared to have been finalised, with only personal terms to be discussed.

Blackburn are scheduled to play Pune FC in a friendly match at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune.

Country's football governing body said it has no objection subject to necessary clearance from the state and central government.

The Brazilian club have made clear their intention to sign the striker on loan.

Peru moved joint-top of Group C in the 2011 Copa America.

Essien, 28, was sidelined for more than six months in 2008 with a cruciate ligament injury.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all interested in the playmaker.

Peru's Copa America preparations continued to be plagued by injuries after a rough 1-0 win over Senegal.

Messi needs to show Argentine fans he's the world's greatest soccer player when wearing the country's colours.

Gill has criticised decisions taken by sport's governing body in the UK, believing the Red Devils get a raw deal.