Russia are hoping to damage England and Wales' hopes of qualifying from Group B.
Van Gaal was sacked after Manchester United failed to mount a title challenge and qualify for Champions League.
McIlroy is scheduled to represent Ireland as golf makes an appearance for the first time since 1904.
Jose Mourinho wants to sign Nemanja Matic from Chelsea when he takes over at Manchester United.
Murray will continue his opening round match on Tuesday afternoon.
Sanches believes the atmosphere at the Allianz Arena is similar to his former home ground the Estadio da Luz.
IBTimes UK takes a look at the records broken by RCB captain Virat Kohli in IPL 2016.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has played under Jose Mourinho when both were at Inter Milan.
Loris Karius played every single game for Mainz last season making 42 appearances while keeping nine clean sheets.
Frenchman Tsonga takes on Struff in the first round of the French Open 2016. Find out where to watch live.
Arsenal are set to announce the capture of Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach.
'It was not only sports and tennis, it was a theater production,' said author Larry Engelmann.
Djokovic starts his French Open 2016 campaign against Hsen Lu. Find out where to watch live.
IBTimes UK analyses the issues that cost 64-year-old his job at Old Trafford, despite FA Cup success.
Dutchman relieved of his post two days after guiding United to their first FA Cup success for 12 years.
The Uruguay striker will begin the recovery in Barcelona before joining his national team in June.
South Korea international is hopeful of being allowed to play in the Olympic football competition.
Evans wants clarity over next season having already drawn up list of transfer targets.
Camorra clan bribed U.S. Avellino players to fix games in 2014, police allege.
The former British middleweight champion 'would love to land knockout shot on jaw of Chris Eubank'.
Umtiti had already admitted he could leave the Ligue 1 side this summer.
Rafael Nadal begins his 2016 French Open campaign against Sam Groth of Australia. Find out where to watch live.
Spain international not included in squad for Copa del Rey victory over Sevilla.
Vote could affect fans of Leicester, Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester City, Manchester United and West Ham.
Gujarat take on Bangalore in the first qualifier of the 2016 IPL. Find out where to watch live.
Former Sunderland star said to have turned down football coaching job over fears for his safety.
Alvaro Morata is subject to interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United after impressing at Juventus.
France defender faces three weeks on sidelines after suffering hamstring injury.
Balotelli is unlikely to have a long list of suitors after poor spells in the last couple of seasons.
Old Trafford club pigeon-holed into hiring Portuguese coach who will provide success over security.