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Jose Mourinho has been sacked by champions Chelsea for a second time, just seven months after winning the Premier League. The 52-year-old has been dismissed with his team 16th in the Premier League and three points above the relegation zone...

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has refused to apologise for igniting a Twitter row with Real Madrid rivals Alvaro Arbeloa and Sergio Ramos. Pique incurred the wrath of his Spain team-mates by calling Arbeloa "an acquaintance," and making an apparent dig...

Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero is back in full training ahead of Monday night's crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal. The prolific forward has been on the sidelines for four games since injuring his heel during the 3-1 win over...

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has revealed how he could have joined Manchester United prior to his move to Germany. The 24-year-old has been in impressive form at Munich, particularly in the recent Champions League matches against Arsenal. Thiago progressed through...

Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola says he will clarify his future at the club "next week" with his contract expiring in the summer. The former Barcelona manager was linked by the Daily Express and Spanish radio in November with a...

Lionel Messi has challenged Barcelona to leave an "indelible legacy" by ending a trophy-laden year with yet more silverware. An historic 2015 draws to a close in Japan for Luis Enrique's side, where they have joined the other five continental...

Leicester moved back to the top of the Premier League with a stunning 2-1 victory over champions Chelsea on Monday Night Football. Goals either side of half-time from Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez were enough to secure the points, despite...

Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has urged his players not to rest on their laurels after their Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations success. The Nigerians beat Algeria 2-1 on Saturday to win the trophy having already sealed a place at the...

Arsenal will face holders Barcelona in the Champions League last 16. Chelsea have been drawn against Paris St-Germain for the third consecutive season, while Manchester City face Dynamo Kiev. Roma versus Real Madrid and Juventus, last year's beaten finalists, against Bayern...

Manchester United face Danish side Midtjylland in the last 32 of the Europa League after dropping out of the Champions League. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will make a return to Germany as the Reds play Augsburg. Tottenham Hotspur have been drawn...