SOCCER

Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City have been recently linked with a move for Real Madrid attacker Isco, but they have been dealt with a blow after Carlo Ancelloti ruled out the youngster's exit.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the world governing body for football is erring on the side of caution after announcing on Tuesday that it has plans to adopt a three-minute stoppage rule that will allow injured players to be evaluated for probable concussions during a match.

Ugandan football player Musana Fahad, 24 years old, has died of unknown reasons after watching Frank Lampard of Manchester City force a tie against Chelsea in a match last Saturday.

Former Liverpool FC defender Daniel Agger hinted that a lack of frankness on the part of Reds boss Brendan Rodgers led to his exit.

Arsenal FC defender Mathieu Debuchy underwent a left ankle operation after suffering an injury during his side's Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers is determined to stick with Steven Gerrard amid claims that his ageing skipper is not as effective anymore.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, who has a reputation for losing his temper, blasted his players following their humiliating 5-3 defeat at Leicester.

Leicester City faces another tough challenge at home against Manchester United in Sunday night football game. In an encouraging return to Premier League, Leicester City is already an established and tough opposition.

Louis Van Gaal has spoken about the possibility of signing Cristiano Ronaldo to United in the summers of 2015. When asked about Ronaldo's signing, he clearly stated "it is possible". However, he also mentioned that it is unlikely for Real Madrid to sell him.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reported to be eyeing promising Fulham attacker Patrick Roberts.

Jose Mourinho believes that Chelsea is no longer in Frank Lampard's heart after joining direct Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Inspired performances by Manchester United's Angel di Maria, Ander Herrera, and Radamel Falcao, who are dubbed as "Van Gaalacticos," were put in vain by their side's defensive blunders, costing them the game against Leicester City.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli finds himself in in an unwanted position yet again, as he was subjected to racially abusive remarks on social media after mocking Manchester United, which got trounced 5-3 by Leicester City.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed, for the record, that it is the former Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo whom he regrettably missed signing and not walk-in trialist Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal sent out a warning to his side's stars that he will willingly bench them in favour of younger players, should they be complacent and underperform.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal claims that every player that he spoke to wanted to move to Old Trafford, hitting back at Pep Guardiola's assertion that the Premier League giants does not have enough resources to afford some of the Bayern Munich stars.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho came to the aid of one of his top summer signings Diego Costa, citing that the latter is just showing the opposition that he is no pushover, following accusations that the former Atletico Madrid striker is displaying belligerence on the pitch.

Manchester City is the defending champion and aspires to end their form slump. They are currently placed fifth in the rankings, which will require some effort to claim the fame they attained in the previous season. On the other hand, Chelsea wouldn't want to do anything differently.

The action on the felt between Rafael Nadal and Ronaldo is scheduled on Nov. 6, 2014. The announcement was made by PokerStars, one of the leading poker rooms online, in an official press release on Friday.

World Wrestling Entertainment is looking to expand its pool of entertainers and offered a contract to German national soccer player Tim Wiese.

Chelsea and Liverpool have reportedly sent out scouts to monitor promising Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Julian Brandt.

Juventus have reportedly tabled a bid for FC Barcelona attacker Pedro, according to Italian source Tuttosport.

Xavi wants to stay at Barcelona.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola mockingly stated that Premier League giants Manchester United do not have the means to acquire key members of his squad.

French footballer Zinedine Zidane has been in news after an interview.

After having an impressive start in the Premier League with four wins, Chelsea will look to bring their domestic form to the Champions League by securing all three points against Schalke 04.

Irina Shayk has made some comments recently, suggesting that she could be pressuring his boyfriend to sign with Paris Saint-Germain.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's boyhood club Malmo FF are back on the European scene, taking on Italian giants Juventus on matchday 1 in the Champions League.

It's a giant hunting night in the Champions League as Basel takes on the mighty Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.