Sports
Chelsea keep free-scoring Man City at bay with 1-0 win at the Etihad
Branislav Ivanovic blew the title race wide open as his first-half strike helped Chelsea take all three points at the Etihad Stadium.
Atletico go top as Barca, Real stumble in La Liga
Atletico Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona's rare slip-up as they pummeled Real Sociedad 4-0 to take lead in the league for the first time this season.
Neymar back on the training pitch after ankle injury
Neymar returned to the training pitch for the first time since sustaining an ankle injury two weeks ago and is recovering well.
Manchester United duo Zaha, Fabio join Cardiff
Wilfried Zaha completed his loan move to Cardiff on the final day of the January transfer window while Fabio had already signed a permanent deal with the club.
Real Betis sign ex-Madrid goalkeeper Antonio Adan
Adan had trained for two days with his new team-mates before he was presented on Friday following the completion on his move from Italian club Cagliari.
Manchester City, Liverpool register victories in FA Cup
City overturned a two-goal deficit to win 4-2 against second-tier Watford, while Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 2-0.
Nicolas Anelka denies FA racism charge over gesture
Anelka will face an English FA disciplinary hearing after formally denying a racism charge for celebrating a goal with a gesture deemed anti-Semitic.
Chelsea agree deal to sign Mohamed Salah from Basel
Chelsea have agreed a deal for playmaker Mohamed Salah from Swiss club Basel, the club said on Thursday.
Barcelona opt for rebuilt Nou Camp, not new stadium
Barcelona's board of directors have rejected the option of building a new stadium and will push ahead with a remodelling of the Nou Camp.
Liverpool and Gerrard acknowledge failings
Steven Gerrard has rarely suffered criticism in an illustrious career but accepted he deserved some flak for his below par performance.
Juventus stay eight clear after 12th straight win
Arturo Vidal's double helped Juventus to their 12th straight league win with a 4-2 triumph over Sampdoria.
Brendan Rodgers happy with comeback draw versus Aston Villa
Rodgers was pleased with "a good point" after his side recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 at home to Aston Villa.
Spain No. 1 in unchanged top 25 in FIFA rankings
Spain hold a big lead over Germany in second place, with Argentina in third.
Hull sign Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic from Everton
Jelavic has joined Hull for a reported club-record fee of 6.5 million pounds after losing his first-team place at Everton.
Manchester City beat Newcastle 2-0 to top table
City won their third straight away game to climb above Chelsea in the standings ahead of Arsenal's match at Aston Villa on Monday.
Match-fixing ban reduced for Lazio's Stefano Mauri
Mauri was banned for six months in early August for failing to report match-fixing in the Lecce-Lazio Serie A match in May 2011.
