Football
Arsenal survive late scare at Villa to go top
Arsenal survived a late scare to regain top spot in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa on Monday.
Manchester City's Samir Nasri out for eight weeks with injured knee
Nasri will be out for eight weeks with a left knee injury, robbing the team of one of their most consistent performers for a crucial period of the season.
Sepp Blatter rift settled in telephone call: Cristiano Ronaldo
"This is no longer an issue, neither for us nor for football," the Ballon d'Or favourite from Portugal said ahead of Monday's award ceremony.
Coach Antonio Conte hails Juventus extraordinary achievement
Conte termed his side's achievement extraordinary after they beat Cagliari 4-1 in a Serie A match to set a new club winning streak record of 11 matches.
Giroud fit for Arsenal but Wenger still seeks new striker
Giroud has not played for title chasing Arsenal since scoring in their 1-0 win at Newcastle United on December 29.
Rayo beat Getafe to end five-game run without win
Rayo Vallecano won 1-0 at Getafe's foggy Alfonso Perez Coliseum on Sunday to end a five-game streak without a win in the Spanish league.
Bologna hold Lazio to 0-0 in Serie A
Relegation-threatened Bologna held Lazio to a goalless draw in Serie A on Saturday in Davide Ballardini's first match in charge of the home side.
Everton sign Aiden McGeady from Spartak Moscow
Everton have signed Ireland winger Aiden McGeady from Spartak Moscow on a 4½-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Toure, Mikel, Drogba vie for African player award
Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba and John Obi Mikel are in the running for the African player of the year award.
Manchester United are playing against the officials, says Moyes
The United manager, under pressure after losing his third consecutive game in all competitions, pointed finger at referee Marriner after losing to Sunderland in League Cup.
Lionel Messi most like me, says Pele
Pele says Messi is the player that most reminds him of himself among football's current generation.
Southampton striker Osvaldo suspended for 3 games
The 27-year-old Italian was charged by the Football Association for his angry reaction to Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin being shown a yellow card for a late tackle on Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara on Dec. 14.
Real Madrid not planning to buy or sell in January
Real Madrid are not planning to add to their squad or sell any players in the January transfer window, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Thursday.
Sunderland swoop early for defensive recruit Marcos Alonso
Sunderland have moved quickly to reinforce their frail defence by agreeing a loan move for Alonso until the end of the season.
FA to probe alleged Anelka anti-Semitic gesture
The FA is to investigate an alleged anti-Semitic gesture made by West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka during their 3-3 draw at West Ham.
Tottenham held 1-1 by West Brom; Fulham beat Norwich 2-1
A late goal by Scott Parker gave Fulham a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Norwich for only the team's second league win in 10 games.
