Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Champions League as Manchester City and Manchester United go into their final group games aiming to finish in top spot. With both Premier League sides having already qualified for the last 16, City face by far the hardest task to win their group, as Manuel Pellegrini's team visit the reigning champions Bayern Munich needing to win by three goals to guarantee finishing as group winners in Group D.
CHARLES SALE: ITV Sport, who had first pick of England's World Cup fixtures, have chosen their second game against Uruguay despite all the fuss around changing the kick-off time of the opening match against Argentina.
MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray has informed the BBC that reluctantly he will not be attending Sunday's Sports Personality of the Year programme.
Sebastian Vettel has mocked plans to award double points at the final race of the 2014 Formula One season, branding the idea 'absurd'.
Rafa Benitez has hailed Arsene Wenger as the best manager in the Barclays Premier League ahead of Napoli's Champions League clash with Arsenal.
Gareth Bale's five-bedroom pad in Clarence Gate, Woodford Green, has been posted on property website rightmove.com, giving fans and potential buyers the chance to look inside Bale's former abode.
Roy Keane has revealed his Manchester United dream team, with some notable absentees. Patrick Vieira, who joins Keane on the ITV documentary Best of Enemies at 10pm on Tuesday night, also picked an all-time Arsenal XI and the pair combined forces to create a composite side from the two teams.
Manchester United manager David Moyes believes that his side's recent slump in form can partly be attributed to bad luck.
Just days after conceding the title without a prolific goalscorer were slim Jose Mourinho confessed he did not expect to win the Champions League either.
BT Sport will show table toppers Arsenal against David Moyes' Manchester United live on February 12.
Kevin Strootman won't be joining Manchester United in January and is more than happy to stay at Roma, his representative has revealed.
About a week ago David Moyes said: 'The top of the table will sort itself out.' That set United fans' alarm bells ringing. It might look like United effortlessly ended up at the top or close by every year, but they worked hard for it.
Sir Bradley Wiggins has said he won't stop his training plans despite the perfect excuse for a night off after being knighted by the Queen.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been key to Gareth Bale's success following his record £86million move to Real Madrid... according to the Welshman's mum.
Galatasaray's Didier Drogba and Emmanuel Eboue have escaped punishment from the Turkish FA for their tributes to Nelson Mandela.
The players at the centre of spot-fixing allegations could be banned from playing at least until the National Crime Agency investigation has run its course.
Jose Mourinho surprised a Romanian translator by handing him his shirt at his Chelsea press conference ahead of the Champions League clash with Steaua Bucharest.
World Cup winning South Africa captain Francois Pienaar led sports tributes to Nelson Mandela at an emotional memorial service in Johannesburg today.
Paul di Resta admitted he recorded a phone call as part of his acrimonious split from his former manager Anthony Hamilton, the High Court heard.
Arsenal believe they have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of Barcelona wonderkid Antonio Sanabria.
Barcelona have confirmed plans to build the third largest stadium in the world with a capacity of 105,000.
FIFA have scoured the video files of 2013 to identify the three best goals scored on the planet this year. And unlike the Ballon d'Or award, picked by coaches and captains of international teams and journalists from around the world, the winner of the Puskas Award is decided by votes from the public.
England now know who they'll be facing at next summer's World Cup in Brazil but places in Roy Hodgson's squad are very much up for grabs. Here, we look at the winners and losers from the weekend.
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud accepts he will need a rest from time to time this season - even if he is not very good at watching from the bench.
Arsenal scouts watched Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen score a hat-trick against NAC Breda. The 20-year-old is being tipped for a Holland call-up.
Hull City manager Steve Bruce is reported to be interested in Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi. Ameobi is out of contract at the end of this season.
DOMINIC KING: They were called 'FC Hollywood' but now Bayern Munich are simply top of Europe' s 'A' list, a club that oozes class and charisma.
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Andy Flower has called on his coterie of senior players to pull their weight as England attempt to come back from 2-0 down in the Ashes series.
Former Premier League striker Stan Collymore has contacted police after again finding himself the subject of racist abuse on Twitter.
Formula One has taken the unprecedented step of awarding double points at the final race of the season in a bid to keep the title race open.
West Brom's lean run in the Premier League has hit the players' lucrative win bonuses by the looks of their Christmas party. For striker Shane Long, who maybe feeling the pinch after a run of just one win in nine league games, was spotted busking on the streets of Dublin in a bright green suit.
ADRIAN DURHAM: If the United had appointed a new manager in the right way, instead of letting Fergie choose a mate, they might not be in this mess
TACKLE KEOWN: Will United boss Moyes turn it around or are champions set to miss out on the top four?
Sportsmail columnist answers your questions
CHELSEA'S TRANSFER WINDOW: Goals are a priority for Mourinho but it would take serious Roman spending to land either Falcao, Lewandowski or Suarez
Calzaghe's Hall of Fame entry gives him reason to stay retired
Whenever Joe Calzaghe goes to the boxing, he is always asked: 'Are you coming back?'
THE TOP SPIN: England traumatised by Aussie Ashes blitz
Cook's crew are spooked... Clarke's side know it and are ready to force home advantage
Show you're up for the fight! Ashes defeat could spell the end for England's old guard
The suggestion that they are not motivated should really trouble England
MARTIN SAMUEL: What if mid-table is as good as it gets under Moyes?
Man United did not give David Moyes a six-year contract to have him out after six bad matches
BOYS FOR BRAZIL: England's opponents are confirmed but the race for Hodgson's squad is hotting up... who were the winners and losers from the weekend?
What the back pages say: Fix probe suspects face instant bans and Moyes takes blame
Read the headlines from the national newspapers on December 10
From forklift truck driver to the Premier League: The remarkable rise of DJ Campbell
Forklift truck driver to Premier League striker sounds like a fairytale
DEREK LAWRENSON: It started as a shootout between Tiger and Rory but turned into paradise for Scott and Rose
It was supposed to be the year of Tiger v Rory
FOOTBALL LEAGUE COLUMN: Watford victims of their own success after coming so close to Premier League dream
Joe Ridge's column
TRANSFER COLUMN: Liverpool lead chase for 'Egyptian Messi' Salah and Barca set sights on United target Gundogan
Simon Jones on the latest moves and deals
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Chelsea's frontmen aren't doing the business and Cech looks dodgy... Mourinho needs Lukaku and Courtois back sharpish
Stand up to Fergie... you're in! Keane reveals his all-time United XI (and there's no place for 'choir boys' Giggs, Neville and Scholes)
Roy's dream team
ADAM GEMILI: It's amazing to think my career is running all over the globe... and in the next few years all roads lead to Rio
Gemili's latest column
GRAHAM POLL: I was accused of match-fixing in 2006 but I've never even been approached... Integrity is everything when you're a top referee
CLINT HILL: QPR deserved to go down last season because we were unprofessional... but Harry has turned that around and we can bounce back to the top
Will Moyes turn it around or are the champions set to miss out on the top four? It's time to TACKLE KEOWN!
This is your chance to post a question...
On the road: Santa and pals making merry... But it's a Lamb chop for Tamworth in FA Cup
NEIL MOXLEY finds some festive fun in the Tamworth car park
TRANSFER SPECIAL: 10 players who can save Man United's season
Manchester United will give David Moyes the money he needs to overhaul his squad
ARSENAL'S TRANSFER WINDOW: Top man Suarez set to stay at Anfield, so Llorente and Little Pea look like pair Gunners will chase in search for a striker
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JAMIE CARRAGHER IN MUNICH: The secret of Bayern's talent factory... and a Pep talk from inside Guardiola's lair
Sportsmail columnist meets Pep in Munich
JAMIE CARRAGHER: From his 50-yard lob over Ruddy to his touch of magic against Newcastle... here are my top five moments from Suarez
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The concern for England is that they have been spooked too easily for their own good, and are hitting out in an indiscriminate attempt to hide the fact.
CHIEF SPORTS WRITER IN ADELAIDE: As England limp towards Perth and another barrage from Mitchell Johnson, it is the basic mathematics that is failing them. English cricket continues to underestimate the worth of genuine fast bowling.
Unable to stay up for the cricket? Haven't got Sky Sports? Well, don't worry, you can catch up with all the major incidents with the ECB's video service.
Kevin Pietersen is one of three senior players set to miss the limited-overs leg of England's Ashes tour in the new year.
Alastair Cook has admitted speaking to Kevin Pietersen amid question marks about the motivation levels of England's star batsman.
Mitchell Johnson has promised to deliver more of the same in Friday's third Test at Perth after picking up his second man-of-the-match award.
PAUL NEWMAN IN ADELAIDE: It is the suggestion that they are not motivated enough, that they might lack the hunger that should really trouble England.
Nasser Hussain gives his verdict on England's second Test defeat and says the players must work on their fielding if they want to get back into the series.
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As Premier League chiefs prepare to fling open the January transfer window, Sportsmail takes a look at each top-flight club and assesses the business they are each likely to do in the post-Christmas sales. Next up it's title-chasing Chelsea under the microscope...
Sportsmail takes a look at each top-flight club and assesses the business they are each likely to do in the post-Christmas sales.
Sportsmail assesses the business each club are likely to do in the post-Christmas sales. Here it's Midlands giants Aston Villa in the spotlight...
Sportsmail assesses the business each club need to do. Here's the lowdown on how Cardiff will continue in their first season with the big boys.
This is the Transfer Column, where Sportsmail delivers the very latest news, gossip and rumours from around the football world three times a week.
Real Madrid defender Pepe is not averse to protesting but he was upstaged by environmental pressure group Greenpeace on Monday night. The Portuguese international was sat alongside Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game against FC Copenhagen when Greenpeace representatives lowered a banner protesting against oil drilling in the Arctic behind them.
He had waited more than 24 hours of playing time for his first Premier League goal in nearly a year. Yet when Danny Graham finally ended his miserable streak against former club Swansea City he barely smiled, never mind celebrated properly.
Ashley Cole will play for the first time in over a month on a day when Jose Mourinho said the defender will definitely be handed a new contract despite struggling for games.
Galatasaray boss Roberto Mancini has revealed that Man City passed up the chance to sign former Man United midfielder Paul Pogba.
David Moyes was in the crowd to watch Manchester United's youngsters get knocked out of the UEFA Youth League after stuttering to a 1-1 draw in their must-win group match against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Brentford have unveiled a new-look management team with former Liverpool academy boss Frank McParland taking over as director of football.
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: Shocking violence at a Brazilian championship match this weekend is not an indication of what can be expected next year.
Michael Laudrup is considering a move for a new goalkeeper after revealing Michel Vorm is likely to have surgery on a lingering knee injury.
Alex Pritchard may have scored against Barcelona and Inter youth sides but he believes his loan spell at Swindon will lead to the Premier League.
It's a sign of Manchester City's growing reputation in Europe that Pep Guardiola is refusing to rule out Bayern Munich losing to them.
CHARLES SALE: Sepp Blatter could be re-elected for a ridiculous fifth term as FIFA president. Michel Platini looks unlikely to stand against him.
JOHN EDWARDS: David Moyes shouldered the blame for Manchester United's recent Barclays Premier League woes on Monday and admitted they had been found wanting in almost every area of the pitch.
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been in inspired form for the Gunners this season and his new relationship with Polish beauty Marina Luczenko could have something to do with it.
Forklift truck driver to Premier League striker sounds like a fairytale. But for DJ Campbell, that's been the reality.His rise to prominence would make a compelling autobiography, although the predicament he now finds himself would not be a particularly easy chapter to write.
Sir Alex Ferguson is still competing for silverware on the continental stage after being shortlisted for the FIFA 2013 World Coach of the Year award.
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet wants QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Poyet is exploring ways to bolster his side, who sit bottom of the Premier League table
FIFA have confirmed a three-man shortlist of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Franck Ribery for the 2013 Ballon d'Or.
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes Gareth Bale can fire Real Madrid to a trophy-laden season. The Ballon d'Or nominee and Bale have formed a potent partnership.
Celtic have banned 128 of their fans from all their home and away matches after a section of their support caused £10,000 of damage at Motherwell.
Pep Guardiola has laughed off speculation that Manchester City have tabled a £40million bid for German international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Whenever Joe Calzaghe goes to the boxing - as he did in Germany on Saturday night - he always finds himself being asked the age-old question of the hard old game. 'Are you coming back?'
Dereck Chisora’s Christmas list won’t give Santa’s elves sleepless nights this year - all he wants is a world title shot.
Former champion hurdler Binocular has been retired after being diagnosed with a heart problem.
A helmet belonging to four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has been sold for a world record £72,000 in a charity auction.
Anthony Hamilton this morning told the High Court that he received £3million from his son Lewis, apparently contradicting the evidence he gave last week.
Zach Johnson saw off Tiger Woods in a play-off to complete a remarkable comeback and claim the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge title.
Bath director of rugby Gary Gold has left the club with immediate effect. The West Country club are currently third in the Aviva Premiership.
Should the FA need some advice on how to tackle corruption then at least they will not have to travel far to find out how two other ball sports have confronted the issue.
Liverpool heavyweight David Price has been forced to pull out of his scheduled comeback bout in Germany next Saturday night due to a virus.
The most important thing is to look after your body. I rely on it to run. If I have one niggle or injury, one tiny bit isn't right, that will affect my performance.
A survey claims to show that racing is the best value day out for British sports' fans. The cost of going racing was consistently less than other major sports.
Sire De Grugy ran out a convincing four-length winner of the BetVictor Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown for Jamie and Gary Moore.
Manchester United did not give David Moyes a six-year contract to have him out after six bad matches. Then again, they didn't do it to come ninth, either. The question must then be asked: what if this is as good as it gets?
By the time they are back in Barclays Premier League action, Arsenal will have spent three months at the summit.
The most important thing is to look after your body. I rely on it to run. If I have one niggle or injury, one tiny bit isn't right, that will effect my performance.
Chelsea need surgery. Jose Mourinho has to get a striker in the transfer window, but that won't be easy.
It was supposed to be the year of Tiger versus Rory but, instead, this was the season where nice guys showed conclusively they can finish first.
CRAIG HOPE: Everton and Newcastle were long overdue victors at the Theatre of Dreams this week. The venue is turning into the Theatre of Nightmares.
They say sport and politics should never mix, but they have seldom been entwined so tightly as when Nelson Mandela presented the Webb Ellis Trophy.
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