European champions sit on sidelines as international football's elite descend on Qatar

German Cup holders win 4-0 courtesy a brace by Danish international Poulsen

Frappart, Mukansanga, Yamashita want focus to remain on job, rather than gender

Italian rider can win maiden championship at this weekend’s Malaysian Grand Prix

History may play part as all of Selecao’s last four triumphs came outside Europe

France midfielder faces four months out after hamstring surgery

Premier Truss vows to lead Conservatives into next election but many doubt she will remain leader long

Spurs manager insists Brazil forward’s calf injury ‘isn’t so serious’, confident he will head off to Qatar

Catalans coach faces challenge to keep team motivated, firm La Liga title race

Loss against Liverpool saw Guardiola’s men slip four points behind leaders Arsenal