Lloris fined $65,000 for drunk driving
London: World Cup-winning France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been fined 50,000 pounds ($65,000) and banned from driving for 20 months for drunk driving. The Tottenham goalkeeper was pulled by over by police in central London last month when his Porsche was veering toward parked vehicles before going through a red light. Police discovered vomit in the car and Lloris had to be helped out. Lloris, who was in goal when France beat Croatia in the World Cup final, admitted to the charge of drunk driving during a London court appearance on Wednesday.
Khedira extends Juve contract
turin: Germany midfielder Sami Khedira has extended his contract with Juventus for two more seasons. The move comes following an offseason in which Khedira was linked with a possible move to the Premier League. His contract was due to expire at the end of this season. Financial details of the new deal were not disclosed. The 31-year-old Khedira is in his fourth season at Juventus, and he has played more minutes than any other midfielder at the club in his first three seasons. Khedira scored Juventus' first goal this season, three minutes into the 3-2 win over Chievo Verona in Serie A. Khedira has helped Juventus win three Serie A titles and three Italian Cups.
Lukaku bags brace in Belgium's win
Reykjavik: Romelu Lukaku scored two goals as World Cup semi-finalists Belgium began their Nations League campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win away to Iceland on Tuesday. Eden Hazard converted a 29th-minute penalty after a foul on Lukaku, with the Manchester United striker netting a quick-fire second before adding a third in the closing stages. Lukaku, also on the mark in Friday's 4-0 friendly defeat of Scotland. Roberto Martinez's side move level on three points with Switzerland, who demolished Iceland 6-0 in St Gallen on Saturday.
Mohun Bagan blank Customs to win CFL
Kolkata: Mohun Bagan blanked Calcutta Customs 2-0 Wednesday to clinch the local league title for the first time since 2010, and end arch-rivals East Bengal's eight-year reign at the top. Henry Kisekka struck twice in the 4th and 45th minutes as Mohun Bagan sealed the issue with an unassailable 26 points with a match to spare on way to their 30th Calcutta Football League Premier Division A title at their home ground. Having suffered back-to-back defeats, 39-time defending champions East Bengal have 20 points with a match to go. In front of a packed home crowd, Mohun Bagan looked in complete control right from the start, determined to wrap up the league title before their final league match against Mohammedan Sporting on September 18.