Materazzi guided Chennaiyin to the title in the second season as they dramatically came from behind to beat hosts FC Goa 3-2 in the final.
Albania's football team were knocked out of the European Championship in the group stages but they were feted on their return home on Thursday as if they had won the tournament.
Policeman Filippo Reciti's death could be a turning point in Italy.
France might be 'India's best friend' as the French president put it, but the fact remains that the share of France in India's foreign trade is today only 1.8 percent. Though Sarkozy declared that he would like at least 1,000 small and medium size companies to enter the Indian market, it is easier said than done.
Sevilla clinched a sixth Europa League title with a roller-coaster 3-2 win over Inter Milan after an overhead kick by defender Diego Carlos deflected by the Italian side's top scorer Romelu Lukaku settled a thrilling contest on Friday.
AS Monaco, beaten 2-0 at home in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Juventus, will have to make history in Tuesday's return if they are to end Ligue 1's long absence from the final.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday.
The 61-year-old Italian succeeds Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month after the team failed to qualify for Euro 2008.
Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher has hit out at Williams boss Frank Williams and threatened to leave the team.
'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.' 'I was not trying to tear him apart.'
World champions Italy have returned to the top of the rankings after leaping above Argentina and Brazil.
A tainted AC Milan side, 2005 winners Liverpool and last season's finalists Arsenal will top the bill when the Champions League final qualifying round gets underway this week.
Southgate's formation and tactics have been hailed as progressive and modern, there is also something traditionally English about the team's strengths.
'I'm very happy and I can say that 2016 was the best year of my career, the trophy shows that people aren't blind and watch the games.'
Carlos Tevez scored twice for Boca Juniors on Saturday but the main talking point from their 3-1 win over Argentinos Juniors in a stormy Argentine league game was his studs-up challenge that left defender Ezequiel Ham with a broken ankle.
Brian McDermott remains Leeds United manager but admits his future remains unclear after three days of upheaval at the Championship club.
Dolce & Gabbana are taking over from Neil Barrett, who together with sportswear group Puma designed Italy's formal wear for Euro 2004.
The AC Milan striker wants to leave the Italian club and move to England, club owner Silvio Berlusconi said.
Mourinho's side failed to turn their domination into more goals and things got edgy late on when Saville's shot evaded Gazzaniga who seemed slow to get down.
Regarded as the Oscar of sports, the nominations for 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards were finalised following a ballot by the world's sports media.
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Tendulkar retired in 2013 and since then, the No.10 jersey has only been seen once on an Indian player when Shardul Thakur wore it earlier this year on his ODI debut during the tour of Sri Lanka.
AS Roma captain Francesco Totti has warned Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson not to underestimate him when their two sides play the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final next week.
Their limp performance does not inspire confidence ahead of the visit of the all-powerful Serie A leaders and familiar foe Cristiano Ronaldo.
A round-up Wednesday's football news on and off the field.
Juergen Klopp refused to dwell on the two late goals they conceded in a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their Champions League semi-final, first leg on Tuesday, saying his team had been 'perfect' for 80 minutes.
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Cristiano Ronaldo showed nerves of steel to score an injury-time penalty and send holders Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the Champions League in extraordinary circumstances as they lost 3-1 to Juventus on Wednesday but won a thrilling tie 4-3 on aggregate.
The Italian soccer giants would consider extending assistance for raising the standard of football in the country.
The Chelsea manager said the Russian tycoon wanted to sack him from the moment he took control.
Inter Milan cancelled a pre-season tour of England because of safety fears after the London suicide bombing campaign.
Inter Milan have cancelled a pre-season England tour because of safety fears after the London suicide bombing campaign
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday
Arsenal legend Freddie Ljungberg and Spanish World Cupper Luis Garcia will be the centre of attention when Mumbai City FC kick off the inaugural Indian Super League football tournament on October 12 at Atletico de Kolkata, in a tournament that will feature 61 games spread across 70 days.
India's new soccer league with its cast of celebrity owners, experienced foreign managers and a sprinkling of high-profile players will kick off on Sunday, igniting hopes of waking the country from its football slumber.
Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.
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