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Paulo Fonseca dons Zorro mask after Shakhtar Donetsk beat Manchester City
Shakhtar Donetsk boss Paulo Fonseca celebrates his team's 2-1 Champions League win over Manchester City by wearing a Zorro mask at his post-match press conference.
Dec 7, 20:11
Derek McInnes in charge of Bristol City in 2012
Derek McInnes confirms Aberdeen stay
Derek McInnes announces that he will remain at Aberdeen after "weighing up" an approach from Scottish Premiership rivals Rangers.
Dec 7, 19:57
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Jese Rodriguez unavailable for game against Tottenham Hotspur'
Jese Rodriguez is unavailable for Stoke City's weekend game against Tottenham Hotspur due to having returned home to Gran Canaria to be with his baby son.
Dec 7, 19:43
Cristiano Ronaldo with the Ballon d'Or on December 7, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi and Neymar to win 2017 Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is named as the winner of the 2017 Ballon d'Or.
Dec 7, 19:06
A shaven-headed Jack Wilshere in action during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Team News: Widescale changes for Arsenal ahead of BATE Borisov clash
Arsene Wenger makes 11 changes to Arsenal's starting XI from the 3-1 loss to Manchester United ahead of Thursday night's Europa League clash with BATE Borisov.
Dec 7, 18:56
Jese celebrates during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Arsenal on August 19, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Jese Rodriguez disciplined by Stoke City'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes confirms that loanee Jese Rodriguez has been disciplined after leaving the bench early during last weekend's 2-1 win over Swansea City.
Dec 7, 18:51
Bruno Martins Indi in action for Stoke City against Manchester City in the Premier League on March 8, 2017
Bruno Martins Indi out for up to eight weeks with groin injury
Bruno Martins Indi will be sidelined for up to eight weeks due to a groin injury, Stoke City boss Mark Hughes reveals.
Dec 7, 18:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tony Mowbray, Kenny Jackett in running for League One Manager of the Month award
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray and Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett are in the running for November's League One Manager of the Month award.
Dec 6, 06:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Charlie Mulgrew, Max Power in running for League One Player of the Month award
Blackburn Rovers defender Charlie Mulgrew is in the running for November's League One Player of the Month award.
Dec 6, 06:00
Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Juan Mata: 'Win important for momentum ahead of Manchester derby'
Juan Mata insists that Manchester United "needed to win" against CSKA Moscow on Tuesday night so as to have momentum going into the weekend's derby with Manchester City.
Dec 5, 23:07
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea deserved to win against Atletico Madrid'
Antonio Conte insists that Chelsea were worthy of a win in their 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in Group C of the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Dec 5, 22:54
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Brendan Rodgers: 'Europa League spot a massive achievement for Celtic'
Brendan Rodgers insists that Celtic's third-place finish in Champions League Group B is a "massive achievement" and part of "the bigger picture".
Dec 5, 22:40
Luke Shaw is substituted in Manchester United's match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Luke Shaw made great contribution'
Jose Mourinho is happy with left-back Luke Shaw's "great contribution" in Manchester United's 2-1 win over CSKA Moscow in the Champions League.
Dec 5, 22:26
Neymar and Edinson Cavani embrace during the Ligue 1 game between Paris Saint-Germain and Bordeaux on September 30, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain top Champions League Group B despite defeat at Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain finish top of Champions League Group B despite succumbing to a 3-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in Tuesday night's encounter at the Allianz Arena.
Dec 5, 21:46
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri during the Serie A match against Roma on May 14, 2017
Juventus into Champions League last 16 after victory over Olympiacos
Juventus clinch a 2-0 win over Olympiacos in Tuesday night's Champions League Group D encounter to secure a spot in the last 16 of the competition.
Dec 5, 21:41
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Celtic lose to Anderlecht but claim Europa League spot
Celtic lose 1-0 to Anderlecht in Tuesday night's Champions League meeting at Parkhead but secure a Europa League spot by finishing third in Group B.
Dec 5, 21:36
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Dele Alli plays down Tottenham Hotspur Premier League woes
Dele Alli insists that "there's nothing to worry about" for Tottenham Hotspur despite a run of four Premier League games without a win.
Dec 5, 20:21
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Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
The International Olympic Committee announces that Russia have been banned from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang over allegations of state-sponsored doping.
Dec 5, 19:56
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Dele Alli: "I am my own biggest critic"
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli insists that he is his "own biggest critic" and is eager to rediscover his form and confidence.
Dec 5, 19:44
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Tony Adams: 'Arsenal will not win Premier League title under Arsene Wenger'
Tony Adams believes that Arsenal will not win the Premier League under Arsene Wenger and suggests that the Frenchman may once again extend his contract with the club.
Dec 3, 22:58
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'No Welsh players on my radar at present'
Chris Coleman reveals that no players with whom he has worked in the Wales setup are transfer targets for Sunderland at the present time.
Dec 3, 22:40
Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Chris Coleman tight-lipped on Jermain Defoe return rumours
Chris Coleman refuses to discuss rumours linking Bournemouth striker Jermain Defoe with a January return to the Stadium of Light.
Dec 3, 22:22
Wales manager Chris Coleman on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Chris Coleman: 'There may be no money to strengthen Sunderland squad in January'
Chris Coleman admits that Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain has not guaranteed any additional funds to strengthen the squad in January.
Dec 3, 22:09
A general view of the stadium prior to kickoff during the Barclays Premier League match between Sunderland and Manchester City at The Stadium of Light on December 3, 2014
Sunderland fan alleged to have defecated in Stadium of Light stands
A Sunderland fan is believed to have pulled down his trousers and defecated in the Stadium of Light stands during the Championship side's home match with Reading.
Dec 3, 21:51
Chris Smalling does battle with Ollie McBurnie during the EFL Cup game between Swansea City and Manchester United on October 24, 2017
Report: Aston Villa eager to sign Swansea City striker Oliver McBurnie on loan
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce is hoping to sign Swansea City striker Oliver McBurnie on loan in January, according to reports.
Dec 3, 21:30
Baba Rahman in action for Chelsea in February 2016
Report: Fiorentina interested in Chelsea full-back Baba Rahman
Chelsea defender and Schalke 04 loanee Baba Rahman is believed to be a January transfer target for Fiorentina.
Dec 3, 21:17
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Gary Neville: 'Manchester City have given Manchester United a ray of hope'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester City have offered Manchester United "a ray of hope" in the Premier League title race.
Dec 3, 21:02
Phil Foden in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Feyenoord on November 21, 2017
Report: Manchester City decide against letting Phil Foden leave on loan
Manchester City will reportedly turn down any offers from clubs to sign teenage midfielder Phil Foden on loan in January.
Dec 3, 20:44
Adam Smith in action for Bournemouth on September 10, 2016
Adam Smith: 'Referee apologised for booking and said foul was a penalty'
Bournemouth's Adam Smith claims that referee Jonathan Moss admitted to having erred in showing the defender a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Southampton.
Dec 3, 20:25
David and Brooklyn Beckham watch on during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
David Beckham: 'There are no easy games at World Cup'
Former England captain David Beckham believes that the Three Lions will not have any easy games at the World Cup, despite a seemingly kind draw for Russia 2018.
Dec 3, 20:14
David De Gea applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
David de Gea: 'I felt unbeatable against Arsenal'
David de Gea reveals that he felt unbeatable as his saves helped Manchester United to claim a 3-1 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Dec 3, 20:00
Leonid Slutsky in charge of CSKA Moscow in 2013
Leonid Slutsky "very proud" to have managed Hull City
Leonid Slutsky insists that he is "very proud" to have managed Hull City after departing the struggling Championship club by mutual consent.
Dec 3, 19:47
Leonid Slutsky in charge of CSKA Moscow in 2013
Leonid Slutsky leaves Hull City by mutual consent
Hull City announce that head coach Leonid Slutsky has left the club by mutual consent.
Dec 3, 19:30
Eddie Howe looks downbeat during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017
Eddie Howe unhappy over south coast derby penalty call
Eddie Howe criticises referee Jonathan Moss for denying Bournemouth a penalty in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Southampton on Sunday.
Dec 3, 15:59
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Manchester United sign France Under-17s midfielder Aliou Traore
Manchester United announce the signing of France Under-17 international and former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Aliou Traore.
Dec 3, 15:48
Ryan Fraser celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Southampton on December 3, 2017
Bournemouth, Southampton share the spoils in south coast derby
Bournemouth and Southampton play out a 1-1 draw in Sunday's Premier League derby at the Vitality Stadium.
Dec 3, 15:20
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Team News: Four changes apiece for Manchester City and West Ham United
Manchester City and West Ham United make four changes apiece ahead of Sunday's Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 3, 15:04
Toby Alderweireld goes down injured during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Toby Alderweireld unsure on date of return from hamstring injury
Toby Alderweireld does not know when he will be able to return to action for Tottenham Hotspur and will have another scan on his hamstring injury in a fortnight's time.
Dec 3, 14:52
Derek McInnes in charge of Bristol City in 2012
Rangers up to second in Scottish Premiership table with win at Aberdeen
Rangers leapfrog Aberdeen into second place in the Scottish Premiership thanks to a 2-1 win over the Dons at Pittodrie on Sunday.
Dec 3, 14:22
Emre Can in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017
Manchester City favourites to sign Liverpool midfielder Emre Can?
Premier League leaders Manchester City are reportedly favourites to sign Liverpool midfielder Emre Can.
Dec 3, 14:13
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