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Krkic is progressing well from his knee injury but the Spaniard will take more time to regain full match fitness, manager Mark Hughes has said.

Messi has cut short his holiday to come back and join the treble winners for their pre-season training.

Jovetic will reportedly move back to Italy on a two-year loan deal, with Inter obliged to eventually purchase his full rights for 12 million euros ($13 million).

Charlesworth's comments came after Van Ass, was sacked unceremoniously five months into his three-year contract following a spat between Hockey India chief Batra and the Dutchman.

A few hours after Hockey India's special committee recommended the removal of chief coach Paul van Ass on Saturday, assistant coach Felix stepped down stating personal reasons for his decision.

Real Madrid coach Benitez was a happier man after his side ended its visit to Australia with a 4-1 win over an under-strength Manchester City.

"We have received no communication from Hockey India on this," said Sports Secretary Ajit Sharan when asked about Van Ass.

Platini, who was re-elected as UEFA president earlier this year, is likely to decide within the next 10 days or so whether to run, the source added.

City and Fulham agreed on a fee of two million pounds for the 18-year-old forward. Roberts had just a year remaining on his contract at Fulham.

Delph signed a five-year contract with Manchester City less than a week after telling Aston Villa fans he was staying with the Premier League club.

Chhetri is extremely happy to be a part of the tournament revealing his excitement to play alongside the French football great Nicolas Anelka.

Chhetri did not play in the first edition of the ISL as his side Bengaluru FC did not release him and his team-mates.

Blazer was banned for life by FIFA's ethics committee for widespread corruption, finally ending the career of the longtime most senior American in world football.

Gerrard said he did not want to play out his days as a "squad" member at Liverpool and had little hesitation signing for the Major League Football team.

Casillas has no objection about the offer, his agent Carlo Cutropia has said, Portuguese press reported on Tuesday.