Football

Manchester United and Youth Football International in association with Apollo Tyres launched the Apollo 'Go the Distance' scholarship programme in India on Monday.

Bharat FC substitute Kris Bright converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute to hand Pune FC their third consecutive loss in the campaign.

QPR seemed condemned after only four minutes when Sergio Aguero scored his first of three goals.

Fellaini headed in a late winner as Manchester United beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the English Premier League to move within touching distance of a return to the Champions League.

Valencia says left back Jose Gaya has agreed to extend his contract for five seasons, tying him to the Spanish club until 2020.

Real's injury worries are starting to ease with Benzema following Gareth Bale back into the squad, as Ancelotti's side continue their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table.

Juventus's win over Real Madrid has strengthened their conviction that they are good enough to rejoin European football's elite.

The 24-year-old Griezmann has had a record-breaking first season in Atletico Madrid, finding the net 22 times.

Bale has been sidelined by a calf injury for just over a week, while Benzema has not featured since hurting his knee in the Champions League quarter-final.

Thomas Vermaelen will have to win a place in the team like any other player now that he finally appears to have put his long-term injury woes behind him.

Chelsea's Brazil playmaker Oscar was taken to hospital after being clattered by Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina during the 0-0 Premier League draw at the Emirates on Sunday.

Manchester United's place in the top four - which appeared rubber-stamped after their derby win over Manchester City now remains insecure.

"I have a period of three years and I am sure I will win a championship or a title within the three years. Maybe we can do that next year," said Van Gaal.

Messi helped to set up Neymar's opener before scoring one himself to lead 10-man Barcelona to a 2-0 win at Espanyol.

The home side, on a rainy afternoon, dominated possession and struck as early as in the 22nd minute through Nigerian striker Dudu Omagbemi.

Sandhu became the first Indian footballer to play for a top-tier European club after the custodian made his debut for Stabek FC in a Norwegian Cup tie against Runar.