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Monk hails Fabianski

Garry Monk hailed the late heroics of goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski after Swansea City's 1-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa on Friday.

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League Two Review

Wycombe Wanderers were held to a 1-1 League Two draw by Luton Town on Friday after agreeing a new contract with manager Gareth Ainsworth.

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Report: Swansea 1 Aston Villa 0

Swansea City beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday to claim their first Boxing Day victory since 2007.

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Morgan signs NDC

Tyler Morgan has become the first uncapped player to sign a National Dual Contract with the Welsh Rugby Union.

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Hyypia could help Liverpool

Former Liverpool defender John Scales believes the club's current crop would benefit from working with fellow Anfield alumnus Sami Hyypia.

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Mourinho: Win means more

Jose Mourinho believes Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League victory at Stoke City on Monday was worth more than three points to his side.

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Mixed feelings for Ki

Swansea City midfielder Ki Sung-yueng has mixed feelings over having to head to the Asian Cup with South Korea in January.

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Kampl set to join Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of midfielder Kevin Kampl from Red Bull Salzburg for an undisclosed fee.

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Scarlets duo agree deals

Wales internationals Ken Owens and Liam Williams have agreed deals to remain with Scarlets.

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Brighton accept Hyypia resignation

Brighton and Hove Albion have accepted the resignation of coach Sami Hyypia after just six months in charge.

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Ji to rejoin Augsburg

South Korea striker Ji Dong-won is to rejoin Augsburg following an unsuccessful stint at beleaguered Borussia Dortmund.

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Taylor into second round

Phil Taylor got his PDC World Championship campaign off to a comfortable start with a 3-0 victory over Jyhan Artut.

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Guardiola pays tribute to Mainz

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola hailed Mainz after they made his side work hard for a 2-1 Bundesliga victory on Friday.

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Williamson hails New Zealand

Kane Williamson says New Zealand have learned a lot from their one-day series victory over Pakistan.

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Report: Millwall 0 Bolton 1

Darren Pratley found the net as Bolton Wanderers extended their unbeaten run to seven matches with a 1-0 Championship win at Millwall.

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Carter receives all clear

Two-time World Snooker Championship runner-up Ali Carter has been given the all clear following his battle with cancer.

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Hart signs extension

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.

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Report: Mainz 1 Bayern Munich 2

Arjen Robben scored a late winner as Bayern Munich beat Mainz 2-1 to break their own Bundesliga points record heading into the winter break.

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Vonn could quit slalom

Lindsey Vonn cast doubt over her slalom future ahead of this weekend's FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup downhill event in Val d'Isere.

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Henry haul seals series win

Matt Henry took five wickets as New Zealand claimed a 68-run victory to settle their one-day series with Pakistan.

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Hart signs extension

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a three-year contract extension with the club.

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Hereford United wound up

Southern League side Hereford United have been wound up by a High Court judge.

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Vergne joins Ferrari as test driver

Ferrari have announced the signing of Jean-Eric Vergne as a test driver for the 2015 Formula One season.

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Ajmal returns to cricket

Suspended Saeed Ajmal returned to cricket on Friday having worked to alter his banned bowling action.

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Pardew backs Colback

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has backed Jack Colback to shine when he faces his former club in the Tyne-Wear derby.

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Preview: Liverpool v Arsenal

Arsene Wenger is keen to draw inspiration from happier trips to Liverpool as Arsenal aim to avoid a repeat of last season's 5-1 drubbing.

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Adebayor available for Spurs

Tottenham striker Emmanuel Adebayor is available for selection after returning to the club following a period of compassionate leave.

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Liverpool's Balotelli banned

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been handed a one-match suspension over a controversial post on social media.

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Preview: Hull City v Swansea City

Garry Monk insists Swansea City are not a one-man team ahead of their visit to Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday.

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Southampton v Everton

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is paying little attention to Southampton's current form ahead of the sides' Premier League clash.

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Preview: Manchester City v Palace

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock insists he has no fear of facing a Manchester City side who have hit their stride in recent weeks.

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Cruz Azul v Auckland City

Cruz Azul coach Luis Fernando Tena wants his side to build on the experience of facing Real Madrid and beat Auckland City on Saturday.

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Preview: Real Madrid v San Lorenzo

Goalkeeper Iker Casillas is set to make his 700th Real Madrid appearance in Saturday's Club World Cup final against San Lorenzo.

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Stambouli hails 'perfect' Tottenham

Benjamin Stambouli described Tottenham's 4-0 League Cup victory over Newcastle United as "a perfect performance".

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Goals win games - Pardew

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew said his defenders were not at their best in a 4-0 defeat to Tottenham on Wednesday.

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Bundesliga Review

Borussia Dortmund failed to shake off their early-season struggles as they were held to a 2-2 Bundesliga draw by Wolfsburg on Wednesday.

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Madoui hails second-half display

ES Setif coach Kheireddine Madoui hailed his side's second-half performance after beating Western Sydney Wanderers on penalties.

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Report: Tottenham 4 Newcastle United 0

Tottenham booked their place in the League Cup semi-finals with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Newcastle United on Wednesday.

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Allegri has suspension overturned

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri has successfully appealed against his one-match touchline ban.

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Bayern draw not ideal - Lucescu

Shakhtar Donetsk coach Mircea Lucescu would have preferred to avoid Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League last-16 draw.

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Garcia resigns from FIFA

Michael Garcia has resigned from his position as independent chairman of the Investigatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee.

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Garcia to fight two-match ban

Rudi Garcia has vowed to fight a two-match ban picked up for an altercation with a steward after Roma's 1-0 win at Genoa on Sunday.

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Simeone to name inexperienced XI

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone is set to heavily rotate his squad for Thursday's Cope del Rey clash with L'Hospitalet.

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Coupe de la Ligue Review

Nantes came from two goals down to seal a 4-2 extra-time victory over Metz in the last 16 of the Coupe de la Ligue on Tuesday.

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Penalty save key - Ancelotti

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes Iker Casillas' penalty save was the key moment in his side's 4-0 win over Cruz Azul on Tuesday.

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Report: Cruz Azul 0 Real Madrid 4

Real Madrid sailed into the Club World Cup final with a 4-0 victory over Cruz Azul in Marrakech on Tuesday.

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Calls for May World Cup

The 2022 World Cup should be played in May and June, according to two major bodies representing European clubs and leagues.

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Serie A Preview

Alvaro Morata is hoping to hit his goalscoring stride as Juventus bid to overcome back-to-back Serie A matches without a win.

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Parma appoint new president

Serie A strugglers Parma have announced Dr Peter Doca as the club's new president.

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Garcia handed two-match ban

Rudi Garcia has been handed a two-match ban following an altercation with a steward after Roma's 1-0 win at Genoa on Sunday.

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Reading appoint Clarke

Reading have announced the appointment of Steve Clarke as the club's new manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract.

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Van Gerwen targets multiple titles

Michael van Gerwen has his eye on becoming a multiple world darts champion as he prepares to defend his PDC crown at Alexandra Palace.

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Wales announce pre-World Cup ties

Wales have announced a double-header against Ireland as part of their Rugby World Cup warm-up schedule.

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Silva still haunted by World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc believes that captain Thiago Silva is still struggling to shake off his World Cup nightmare.

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Toulon avenge Leicester defeat

Toulon atoned for last weekend's European Rugby Champions Cup defeat to Leicester Tigers by beating the Premiership outfit 23-8 on Saturday.

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London Irish leapfrog Blues

London Irish went top of European Rugby Challenge Cup Pool One with a 34-23 victory over Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

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Indian Aces take IPTL title

Indian Aces claimed the inaugural International Premier Tennis League title, despite losing their last match to UAE Royals on Saturday.

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Allardyce fumes at penalty decision

Sam Allardyce hit out at a penalty decision that saw West Ham go behind in a 1-1 Premier League draw with Sunderland on Saturday.

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Cahill did not dive - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho defended Gary Cahill against accusations of diving during his side's 2-0 victory over Hull City on Saturday.

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Bruce critical of referee

Hull City manager Steve Bruce criticised referee Chris Foy's performance after Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Chelsea.

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Afridi bemoans slow start

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi bemoaned Pakistan's slow start in a four-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Sharjah on Friday.

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Royals lose ground in title race

UAE Royals suffered a costly defeat at the hands of Singapore Slammers on the penultimate day of the International Premier Tennis League.

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Kane ably pulls New Zealand level

Kane Williamson hit 70 not out as New Zealand levelled their one-day series against Pakistan with a four-wicket win on Friday.

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Preview: Swansea City v Tottenham

Swansea City manager Garry Monk has called for a response from his players ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham.

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Croatia handed partial closure

Croatia have been handed a partial stadium closure by UEFA following crowd trouble during last month's Euro 2016 qualifier in Italy.

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Grace pulls further clear

Branden Grace maintained his strong form to move five strokes clear on day two of the Alfred Dunhill Championship.

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Sri Lanka make changes

Sri Lanka have added Dimuth Karunaratne, Dinesh Chandimal and Seekkuge Prasanna to their squad for the last two one-day ties with England.

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Lallana to play despite broken ribs

Adam Lallana could feature for Liverpool against Manchester United on Sunday despite nursing broken ribs.

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Versatile Maze takes Are win

Tina Maze overcame a mistake on her second run to claim giant slalom victory in the women's FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup on Friday.

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Silva and Kompany set for return

David Silva and Vincent Kompany could start for Manchester City against Leicester City on Saturday after overcoming injuries.

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Robshaw out for four weeks

England captain Chris Robshaw has been ruled out for four weeks with a shoulder injury.

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Arum reiterates Pacquiao desire

Boxing promoter Bob Arum says there has never been a question over Manny Pacquiao's desire to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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David Luiz lauds Barca's attack

Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz conceded Barcelona's superior quality after a 3-1 UEFA Champions League defeat on Wednesday.

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Luis Enrique hails Barca

Luis Enrique hailed his Barcelona side's performance after beating Paris Saint-Germain to top UEFA Champions League Group F.

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Report: Barcelona 3 PSG 1

Barcelona came from behind to beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 and claim top spot in UEFA Champions League Group F on Wednesday.

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Hereford banned from all football

Hereford United have been suspended from all football activity by the Football Association (FA).

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Lydiate joins Ospreys

Dan Lydiate will join Ospreys after becoming the second man to sign a national dual contract between the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions.

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Catterick keen for starting berth

Tom Catterick hopes to retain his place in the Newcastle Falcons XV for Thursday's European Rugby Challenge Cup clash with Stade Francais.

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Wickham signs on until 2019

Sunderland striker Connor Wickham has signed a new contract, which will keep him at the club until 2019.

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Garcia calls for win

Rudi Garcia has called on Roma to deliver the victory that will guarantee progression to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.

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Mourinho to give youth a chance

Jose Mourinho will use Chelsea's final UEFA Champions League group fixture on Wednesday to blood some of his young players.

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Kosovo granted full recognition

Kosovo has received the green light to compete at Rio 2016 after being given full recognition by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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Almeria sack Francisco

Francisco has been sacked as Almeria head coach following a disappointing start to the Liga season.

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Platini calls for Blatter departure

UEFA president Michel Platini believes it is time for FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter to stand down.

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Rangel relishing rivalry

Angel Rangel is looking forward to going up against former team-mate Ben Davies when Swansea City take on Tottenham this Sunday.

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Zabaleta: City must accept blame

Pablo Zabaleta believes Manchester City will have themselves to blame if they fail to make the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.

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QPR deny Caulker fracas

QPR have dismissed reports of a brawl after Steven Caulker was treated at hospital for a head injury on Sunday.

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PFA reacts to Balotelli

The Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) is working with clubs to highlight the impact of inappropriate and unacceptable language.

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Smith replaces Gayle

Devon Smith has been called up to replace the injured Chris Gayle for the West Indies' Test series against South Africa.

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Turkish Super Lig Review

Fenerbahce lost ground in the chase for the Turkish Super Lig title as they were held to a 2-2 draw by lowly Eskisehirspor.

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Taijul not focused on hat-trick

Taijul Islam insists he was not planning on claiming a hat-trick after making history in Bangladesh's final one-day game with Zimbabwe.

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Spain considers closures

Partial stadium closures could be employed to keep 'ultras' away from Spanish football matches, it was announced on Monday.

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Vettel describes 'fairytale'

Sebastian Vettel says it was a "fairytale" to drive a Ferrari for the first time over the weekend.

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De Villiers could miss World Cup

South Africa captain Jean de Villiers could miss the 2015 Rugby World Cup after being told he requires surgery on an injured knee.

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Preview: L'Hospitalet v Atletico

Atletico Madrid's Copa del Rey campaign will commence under a cloud when they visit L'Hospitalet in the round of 32 on Wednesday.

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Preview: Lille v PSG

Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc says his side will not "hide" behind their nine-match winning run ahead of a trip to Lille.

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Nadal returns to training

Rafael Nadal has returned to training following surgery to remove his appendix.

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Spieth goes 11th in rankings

Jordan Spieth has climbed to 11th in the World Golf Rankings following his record-breaking exploits at the Australian Open.

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Webber has 'no recollection'

Mark Webber says he has "no recollection" of the crash that left him hospitalised on Sunday.

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Taijul makes debut hat-trick

Taijul Islam posted the first hat-trick by a one-day international debutant as Bangladesh completed a whitewash over Zimbabwe on Monday.

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Serie A Review

Andrea Pirlo earned 10-man Juventus a dramatic 2-1 victory with a last-gasp winner against city rivals Torino in Serie A on Sunday.

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Garcia delighted with response

Roma coach Rudi Garcia was delighted with the way his players responded to midweek disappointmntent with a 4-2 win over Inter.

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Report: Roma 4 Inter 2

A second-half Miralem Pjanic brace sealed a 4-2 Serie A victory for Roma over a stubborn Inter on Sunday.

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Arabian Gulf League Review

Hussain Fadhel netted an equaliser one minute from time as Al Wahda stayed top of the Arabian Gulf League with a 1-1 draw against Al Jazira.

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Munster go top

Ospreys lost their grip on top spot in Pro12 after falling to their second defeat of the season at Leinster.

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Premiership Review

Gareth Steenson kicked nine penalties as Exeter Chiefs made it Aviva Premiership wins in a row with a 27-19 victory over Saracens.

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J.League Review

Urawa Reds conceded a late goal in a 1-1 draw at Sagan Tosu on Saturday to relinquish their lead in the J.League with one match to play.

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Preview: Swansea City v QPR

Neil Taylor has urged Swansea City not to rest on one-goal leads ahead of Tuesday's visit of QPR in the Premier League.

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Younis returns to ODI squad

Younis Khan has been recalled to Pakistan's one-day squad just two months after hitting out at selectors over his omission.

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Preview: Roma v Inter

Hugo Campagnaro is hoping to stake a claim for a place in Roberto Mancini's new-look back four when Inter visit Roma on Sunday.

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Nesta comes out of retirement

Former Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has come out of retirement to join Indian Super League side Chennaiyin.

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Preview: Juventus v Torino

Juventus can make it 25 home Serie A wins in a row when they host city rivals Torino on Sunday.

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New Zealand take control

New Zealand took charge of the third Test against Pakistan on Friday thanks to inspirational displays from Mark Craig and Brendon McCullum.

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Real hit back at Platini

Real Madrid have hit back at Michel Platini over comments he made regarding the awarding of the Ballon d'Or.

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Ancelotti: Tired Kroos will play

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists Toni Kroos will play on Saturday despite the midfielder's claims he is tired.

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Mexes determined to stay

Milan defender Philippe Mexes is determined to stay at the club after forcing his way back into the first team.

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Guardiola positive despite defeat

Coach Pep Guardiola is adamant there is a positive mood in the Bayern Munich squad, despite their midweek defeat at Manchester City.

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Negredo not 'obsessed'

Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo insists he is not "obsessed" by ending his barren run after joining the club from Manchester City.

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Kroos admits fatigue

Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has admitted to feeling tired after a busy year of football.

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Henry vows to help Arsenal

New York Red Bulls striker Thierry Henry has vowed to help Arsenal win the UEFA Champions League once his playing days are over.

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Michu undergoes ankle surgery

Napoli attacker Michu has undergone surgery on a recurring ankle injury, the club has announced.

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K. League Preview

Seoul have their eyes firmly fixed on snatching third place from Pohang Steelers on the final weekend of the K. League season.

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Money no factor for Van der Vaart

Hamburg attacker Rafael van der Vaart has hinted he would be prepared to take a pay cut to remain at the club.

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Mancini encouraged by Inter

Roberto Mancini has seen signs of encouragement ahead of Inter's UEFA Europa League clash with Dnipro on Thursday.

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K. League Review

Pohang Steelers edged ever closer to an AFC Champions League berth with a goalless K. League draw against Seoul on Wednesday.

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Moses out for several weeks

Stoke City winger Victor Moses could be out for more than six weeks with a thigh injury, it has been confirmed.

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Bent makes Brighton switch

Brighton and Hove Albion have announced the signing of Aston Villa striker Darren Bent on a one-month loan deal.

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Smith set for four months out

Ospreys prop Nicky Smith could be set for four months out after suffering a chest injury on international duty with Wales.

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Kone included in Everton squad

Everton striker Arouna Kone could be set for a return to action after being included in the squad for Thursday's clash with Wolfsburg.

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Meyer makes five changes

Coach Heyneke Meyer has made five changes to his South Africa XV for Saturday's Test against Wales.

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Ramsey backs under-fire Wenger

Aaron Ramsey says Arsenal's players are completely behind manager Arsene Wenger, despite recent criticism of the Frenchman.

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Cavani urges Ligue 1 focus

Striker Edinson Cavani says Paris Saint-Germain must re-focus on Ligue 1 rather than their UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona.

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Olsson out until new year

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson will be out until the new year due to surgery on an Achilles injury.

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No let-up from Bayern - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has urged his Bayern Munich side not to take their foot off the gas in their remaining UEFA Champions League group matches.

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Turkish Super Lig Review

Besiktas and Fenerbahce are gridlocked at the summit following the latest round of fixtures in the Turkish Super Lig.

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Preview: Basel v Real Madrid

Real Madrid will equal the club's record winning run with victory over Basel in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

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Pellegrini dismisses Messi rumours

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has dismissed rumours linking the club with a move for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.

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Luis Enrique: Barca must win

Luis Enrique insists that Barcelona must beat APOEL on Tuesday to have any chance of topping their UEFA Champions League group.

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Dragons trial American footballer

Catalan Dragons have taken American football player Brent Calloway on a week-long trial.

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Monfils climbs one place

Gael Monfils jumped John Isner into 18th in the ATP world rankings on Monday, despite France's Davis Cup defeat to Switzerland.

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Stenson goes second

Henrik Stenson climbed to second in the world golf rankings after defending a title for the first time in his career.

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Too early to call Hamilton a great

Formula One legend Jackie Stewart says it is too early to determine whether 2014 champion Lewis Hamilton will be a "great" of the sport.

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Ferrari appoint Arrivabene

Ferrari have confirmed the appointment of Maurizio Arrivabene as team principal, replacing the outgoing Marco Mattiacci.

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Ligue 1 Review

Marseille came from behind to reclaim their place at the top of Ligue 1 with a 3-1 win over Bordeaux on Sunday.

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La Liga Review

Valencia lost ground in the chase for the Liga title in a shock 2-1 derby defeat at Levante on Sunday.

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Federer: This one is for the boys

Roger Federer dedicated Switzerland's Davis Cup triumph to the rest of the team after sealing the country's first win in the competition.

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Report: Milan 1 Inter 1

Joel Obi scored his first Serie A goal to rescue a 1-1 derby draw for Inter against Milan in Roberto Mancini's first match back in charge.

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Swiss seal Davis Cup

Roger Federer defeated Richard Gasquet 6-4 6-2 6-2 on Sunday to seal Switzerland's first Davis Cup title.

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Stenson 'exhausted' after defence

Henrik Stenson conceded he felt "exhausted" after retaining his DP World Tour Championship crown in Dubai on Sunday.

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Saints stay top

Northampton Saints remain top of the Premiership after inflicting Saracens' first home defeat of the season in a 31-24 win on Sunday.

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Mercedes rivalry dominates season

Mercedes' fierce intra-team rivalry defined the 2014 Formula One season, as a controversial double-points plan fizzled into insignificance.

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Falcao ready for United return

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao has declared himself 100 per cent fit after recovering from a calf problem.

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Hamilton: Victory is better than 2008

Lewis Hamilton claims winning the 2014 Formula One World Championship means more to him than his first triumph in 2008.

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Swiss seal Davis Cup

Roger Federer defeated Richard Gasquet 6-4 6-2 6-2 on Sunday to seal Switzerland's first Davis Cup title.

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McCaw set for captain's ton

Richie McCaw will become the first rugby union player to captain his country in 100 Tests when New Zealand take on Wales on Saturday.

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Ancelotti plans Modric cover

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is undecided over whether Sami Khedira or Isco will replace the injured Luka Modric this weekend.

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Garcia unsure of Castan timeframe

Roma coach Rudi Garcia says he is unsure when Leandro Castan will return following brain surgery.

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Luis Enrique: No Messi talks

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique says he has not spoken to Lionel Messi over comments he made regarding his future.

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Allegri reveals Lazio talks

Massimiliano Allegri has revealed he held talks with Lazio prior to taking the Juventus job during the close-season.

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Caen president steps aside

Caen president Jean-Francois Fortin has stepped down following his arrest over match-fixing allegations.

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Moyes sees Everton similarities

David Moyes has drawn comparisons between Real Sociedad and Everton as he prepares to lead his new club for the first time.

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Hamilton goes fastest

Lewis Hamilton's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend got off to the ideal start as he topped the time sheets in first practice on Friday.

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Torres wants to be top scorer

Milan striker Fernando Torres has set his sights on ending the season as top scorer, despite having scored just one Serie A goal so far.

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Milito backs Martino

Former Argentina international Diego Milito has backed Gerardo Martino to lead the country to success.

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Gonalons signs new Lyon contract

Lyon captain Maxime Gonalons has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2018.

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Messi happy at Barcelona - Bartomeu

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu claims he has assurances from Lionel Messi's father that he is happy at the club.

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Werder Bremen suffer Di Santo blow

Werder Bremen have been dealt a blow after striker Franco Di Santo suffered a knee ligament injury in training.

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Lambert annoyed by Senderos injury

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has accused Switzerland of mismanagement after Philippe Senderos returned injured from international duty.

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Stoke chairman Coates charged

Stoke City chairman Peter Coates has been charged with misconduct over comments that allegedly implied bias on the part of referees.

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Preview: City v Swansea

Garry Monk says Manchester City have the depth to cope with their significant list of absentees ahead of Saturday's clash with Swansea City.

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Bony rumours will not stop - Monk

Swansea City manager Garry Monk does not expect Wilfried Bony's contract extension to stave off interest from other Premier League clubs.

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Bundesliga Preview

Borussia Dortmund will be keen to string together a good run of form after ending a seven-match winless run in the Bundesliga last time out.

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Giroud could be back to face United

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud could feature against Manchester United after making a quicker-than-expected recovery from a broken leg.

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Moussi pledges salary to charity

Guy Moussi has pledged his entire salary to charity after joining Birmingham City on a two-month contract.

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Van Gaal questions nomination

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has questioned his own nomination for the FIFA World Coach of the Year award.

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Allardyce explains Reid delay

West Ham's delay in tying Winston Reid to a new contract is "probably down to money", according to manager Sam Allardyce.

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Allardyce backs Downing

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has refuted suggestions Stewart Downing blew his chance in the England team.

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Redknapp: Austin can be great

QPR manager Harry Redknapp has backed Charlie Austin to be "one of the great strikers in English football" - likening him to Les Ferdinand.

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Moreno targets forward contribution

Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno has set his sights on playing a greater attacking role for the Merseyside club.

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Martinez dismisses 'nonsense'

Roberto Martinez has dismissed the "nonsense" that surrounded Roy Keane's comments about Everton's Republic of Ireland stars this week.

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Pardew compares Newcastle to Bayern

Alan Pardew has compared Newcastle United to Bayern Munich as he looks to preserve his side's winning run.

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Rooney hails England character

Captain Wayne Rooney hailed England's character after Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Scotland at Celtic Park.

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Scotland 1 England 3

Wayne Rooney scored twice as England stretched their winning run to six in a 3-1 friendly victory over Scotland on Tuesday.

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Austria 1 Brazil 2

Robert Firmino's first international goal rescued a 2-1 result for Brazil in Austria on Tuesday, extending their winning run under Dunga.

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Report: Wycombe 1 Burton 3

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink made a winning start to his reign as Burton Albion manager with a 3-1 League Two victory at Wycombe Wanderers.

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Sunderland fined £20,000

Sunderland have been fined £20,000 by the Football Association for the conduct of their players in the 1-1 Premier League draw with Everton.

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Modric suffers thigh tear

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a tear in his left thigh.

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Smith out for season

Atlanta Falcons running back Antone Smith has been ruled out for the rest of the season after sustaining a broken leg.

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Neymar: No Thiago Silva problem

Neymar insists there is no issue between himself and Thiago Silva after a row over the Brazil captaincy erupted at the weekend.

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Susic sacked by Bosnia-Herzegovina

Bosnia-Herzegovina have dismissed coach Safet Susic following a disappointing start to their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

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Vidal backs Chile

Arturo Vidal believes Chile can "achieve something important" when they host next year's Copa America.

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Hodgson welcomes Scotland rivalry

England manager Roy Hodgson says Tuesday's friendly with Scotland will serve his side well in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

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O'Neill responds to Keane comments

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has responded to comments made by assistant Roy Keane over Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy.

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Schmidt: Rankings a 'distraction'

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has described his side's climb to third in the IRB world rankings as a "distraction".

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Henry tests reveal brain blockage

Ireland flanker Chris Henry is to seek "specialist opinion" after tests revealed the blockage of a blood vessel in his brain.

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No issues over Hibbard - Howley

Wales backs coach Rob Howley insists there is no longer an issue with Gloucester over the fitness of hooker Richard Hibbard.

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AFCON Qualifiers Preview

Reigning champions Nigeria are on the verge of completing a late charge for 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

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Euro 2016 Qualifying Review

Crowd trouble marred Italy's 1-1 Euro 2016 qualifying draw with Croatia on Sunday, with play interrupted on more than one occasion.

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Turkey 3 Kazakhstan 1

Burak Yilmaz netted twice as Turkey registered their first victory of the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a 3-1 triumph over Kazakhstan.

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Italy-Croatia fixture suspended

Italy's Euro 2016 Group H qualifier against Croatia was briefly suspended due to crowd trouble at San Siro on Sunday.

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