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"Each one of them adds a certain value, which will be key for the upcoming campaign," said the Mumbai franchises CEO.

Zambrotta played 98 times for Italy, including three European Championships and three FIFA World Cups.

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta confirmed on Sunday he has accepted a coaching role under new Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.

Hosts France have their sights set on a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2016 but must be wary of falling victim to another Icelandic giant-killing when the teams clash on Sunday.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has resigned his post after the national team crashed out of Euro 2016, Spanish sports dailies AS and Marca reported Thursday.

Barcelona forward Neymar and Bayern Munich winger Douglas Costa have been included in Brazil's 18-man squad for the Rio 2016 Olympics, the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) said on Wednesday.

Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy has signed a three-year deal with Manchester City, joining the English Premier League side from sister club Melbourne City.

ISL franchise Atletico de Kolkata announced it has roped in Scottish midfielder Stephen Paul Pearson and two Spaniards -- goalkeeper Daniel 'Dani' Mallo Castro and centre-back Pablo Jose Gallardo Zurera -- for the upcoming season.

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan after making an "improved offer" for the midfielder, the Bundesliga club's CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has said.

The Euro 2016 quarter-finals are now complete after Iceland stunned England in the last round of 16 encounter.

India's historic silver medal at the Champions Trophy in London helped them get back into the top five for the first time in over a decade.

Poland forward Robert Lewandowski and Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri, who have yet to shine at Euro 2016, will have another chance to brighten up the tournament when their teams clash in St Etienne in the last 16 on Saturday.

Harry Kane on Friday said that the England squad were not "focused" on Britain's decision to leave the European Union as they prepare for a Euro 2016 tie with Iceland.

Paul Scholes, part of Manchester United's memorable squad of 1992, alongside stars like David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and the Neville brothers Phil and Gary, is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of modern football.

"Hockey Indian stands firm that eight coaching and support staff with each men and women hockey teams (total 16 coaching and support staff) are required to accompany each of the teams," Batra wrote in his missive.

Spain may now also have to face world champions Germany in the quarter-finals and hosts France in the semi-finals if they are to reach the final in Paris on July 10.