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Inter Milan remained the only perfect team in Serie A with a 1-0 win at Chievo Verona on Sunday, bolstering the status of Roberto Mancini's squad as a possible title contender.

Blatter wrote the message to FIFA's 209 member associations on Friday, a day after Secretary-General Valcke's departure following allegations he was involved in a plan to profit from World Cup ticket sales.

The 2015 Hockey India League Players' Auction saw 89 of the 272 players in the pool being successfully sold as the six franchises completed their squad of 20 players each.

FIFA put Jerome Valcke, its second-ranking official, on leave on Thursday just hours after an ex-footballer raised allegations he was involved in a plan to resell 2014 World Cup tickets for a lucrative profit.

Tendulkar on Wednesday said he has an "incredible team" and looked forward to it playing its special brand of football.

Oltmans has turned down the offer to coach UP Wizards as he is now the chief coach of the Indian men's senior team.

Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of Manchester United's Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven with a hamstring injury, the Premier League Club said

Manager Manuel Pellegrini will not risk Silva for the clash and the midfielder has joined Pablo Zabaleta, Gael Clichy and Fabian Delph on the injury list.

"He is there and we have three very good goalkeepers. We have not told him not to sign (a new deal). He has to do what is best for his career," said Perez.

Chelsea have failed to impress in the opening weeks of the 2015-16 campaign and currently sit 13th in the table with just four points from four games.

Rooney on Monday urged his England teammates to learn from the mistake he had committed by going on a family trip to Las Vegas just before Euro 2012.

Zico wants to hold a debate with his rivals in Zurich later this month, a source close to the former Brazilian international told Reuters on Saturday.

The 19 year-old became the world's most expensive teenager after United agreed to sign the forward for an initial fee of 36 million pound.

"I don't know if I am worth 80 million euros. I am only going for the sporting side. It is quite crazy for a player of my age, but that is the market," said Martial.

Angel di Maria also said he faced difficulties in adapting to Van Gaal's philosophy and that resulted in several rows between the two.

Camp of the Indian Men's Hockey team for the upcoming World League Final will be held at Major Dhyanchand National Stadium from September 5 to 29.