Football
Malky Mackay sacked as Cardiff City manager
Cardiff fired manager Malky Mackay on Friday following a destabilising power struggle with owner Vincent Tan.
Chelsea wins too close for comfort, says Mourinho
Mourinho is starting to feel drained at having to watch his Chelsea team hang on for scrambling victories despite dominating opponents.
Negredo gives Manchester City 2-1 victory over Liverpool
City ended Liverpool's short stay at the top of the Premier League after Alvaro Negredo secured a 2-1 victory in their Boxing Day encounter.
Andres Iniesta signs with Barcelona until 2018
The contract includes a clause that from 2018 the midfielder will automatically extend his contract on a yearly basis if he plays in a non-disclosed number of games per season.
Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso has burst eardrum
Real Madrid say Alonso has a burst left eardrum and that his availability will depend on the speed of his recovery.
Pellegrini praises Man City substitutes after win
Manuel Pellegrini heaped praise on goalscoring substitutes Jesus Navas and James Milner after a battling 4-2 win at struggling Fulham.
Wayne Rooney faces late fitness test for West Ham game
Rooney faces a late fitness test but could be available for United's home match against West Ham United on Saturday.
Clint Dempsey set for a return to Fulham on loan
Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen says Dempsey has undergone a medical test and is set to return to the club on loan.
Owner Tan gambling with Cardiff City future
Popular club manager Malky Mackay has been at loggerheads with the owners and Tan has done his best to destabilise the Scot's position.
Tata Martino's future as Barcelona coach in doubt
According to Argentinian DirecTV Sports reporter Fabian Godoy, Gerardo Martino would resign as the FC Barcelona head coach in May of 2014.
Lionel Messi's recovery is on schedule: Barcelona
Barcelona say Lionel Messi's recovery from a hamstring tear is on schedule, meaning he should be back on the pitch in January.
Totti's return makes us even stronger, says Roma coach
The experienced playmaker, who has been out for eight weeks with a thigh injury, returned for Monday's 2-2 Serie A draw at AC Milan.
I'll battle on to get it right at Spurs, says Andre Villas-Boas
Spurs sit seventh, eight points behind arch rivals and Premier League leaders Arsenal after Suarez and Liverpool ran riot at White Hart Lane.
Mourinho relieved as Chelsea see off spirited Palace
Chelsea last played Palace in 2005, the year Mourinho won the first of two league titles with the west London club.
Mourinho hoping for reunion with Drogba in Champions League
The Chelsea coach hopes his team is paired with Galatasaray in last 16 so that Drogba can return to Stamford Bridge.
Neymar scores hat-trick as Barcelona crush Celtic 6-1 in Champions League
Neymar has bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona crushed Celtic to seal top spot in Champions League Group H.
