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Italian Football Federation president Carlo Tavecchio hopes a plan to reduce Serie A from 20 to 18 clubs is approved this year.

Barcelona also says Rafina will miss training because of an ear infection.

A 20-year-old footballer for Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala has been shot dead near his home in Russia's volatile North Caucasus.

The Arsenal striker had become frustrated due to his lack of playing time with the EPL club.

Harry Kane scored twice as Tottenham overwhelmed Chelsea 5-3 in an electrifying London derby that ensured their neighbour's lead was wiped out.

Pulis has agreed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Baggies and will take charge after West Brom's league match at West Ham on Thursday.

The Premier League champions looked certain to cut the gap on leaders Chelsea to one point with a 10th successive win in all competitions, but, they wilted in the second half.

City threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at home to struggling Burnley on Sunday, squandering the chance to close the gap on leader Chelsea to one point.

Constantine will return as Indian football team's chief coach for the second time as his name has been cleared by the All India Football Federation's Technical Committee.

The 66-year-old Warnock's second spell in charge of Palace ended with the London club in the relegation zone after just one win in 12 Premier League matches.

Raheem Sterling's second-half strike gave Liverpool their first league victory in four matches, beating Burnley 1-0.

Yedlin has earned 10 international caps and made three appearances for the US at the World Cup in Brazil.

Napoli beat Juventus 6-5 to win the Italian Super Cup and deny Massimiliano Allegri a first trophy in charge of the Bianconeri.

Ramos has dubbed 2014 "the best year of my life" after playing a key role for the Spanish giants as they swept to four titles including a record-extending 10th European crown.

Sampdoria and Genoa missed the chance to end the year in third spot as both teams failed to win in the final round of Serie A fixtures before the winter break.

Neymar has scored 11 league goals this season and three in the Champions League.