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Reigning champions sit top of the table ahead of their final match of the year against Torino

Governing body claims biennial World Cup will bring ‘strong upturn in football’s economy’

Tennis legend isolating at home in Spain; says ‘I’ll have total flexibility with my calendar’

Spalletti’s side lucky to escape with 1-0 win after hosts’ equaliser ruled out for offside

Shuttler hails ‘dream come true’ after becoming first Singaporean to win world championship

President Infantino will try to find consensus on biennial event among member federations

Hazard returns but La Liga leaders denied 11th consecutive win in goalless draw

Tuchel unhappy after Blues forced to play Wolves for 0-0 draw; champions beat Newcastle 4-0

British star says he’ll approach new season with renewed confidence after promising 2021

WTA says Chinese star’s interview still doesn’t ease concerns about her ‘well-being’

Striker Martinelli scores brace as Gunners crush Leeds 4-1 to consolidate top-four spot

Golf legend admits he lacks ‘endurance’ after playing a round alongside son at family event

Dane not eligible to play in Italy with pacemaker following cardiac arrest in Euro 2020

Pandemic again forcing glut of postponements despite enhanced safety protocols

Striker eclipses Gerd Mueller for most Bundesliga goals in a year in 4-0 win over Wolfsburg

Golf legend says injury rehabilitation has been the toughest as ‘my leg isn’t quite right yet’

Spaniard deems his comeback ‘positive start’ despite losing 6-3, 7-5 in Abu Dhabi exhibition

Chief Tiley says unvaccinated players will have their case reviewed before being granted entry

French govt unveils measures which will see games called off if a player is injured by projectile

Reigning champions France pitted against Denmark, Croatia, and Austria in Group A1

Mercedes chief says British driver may ‘never get over’ the pain of being ‘robbed’ of title

League statement says matches will ‘continue where safely possible’ as calls for break grow

Golf legend will tee it up alongside son Charlie as he continues to recover from car crash

F1 team says they had ‘constructive dialogue’ with FIA over establishing clarity for future races

Statement says CVC deal is ‘an illegal transaction that causes damage’ to Spanish football

Manager confident of finding ‘solutions’ to win games in absence of Salah, Mane and Keita

Red Bull driver says any move by Mercedes to take away title in court won’t change anything

Striker scores either side of half-time to help club beat Fuerth 3-0, close gap on leaders to six points

Gunners bag 2-0 win to move into fourth place; Watford’s match at Burnley called off

Barca striker says ‘proud of my career’ after being forced to quit sport due to heart problem

Boxer bags technical knockout win over Thailand’s Dipaen to defend bantamweight belts

Austrian delays comeback from injury; says ‘I’m not yet ready to compete at the highest level’

Coach Nagelsmann praises ‘outstanding player’ after winger helps club crush Stuttgart 5-0

De Bruyne scores twice as Guardiola’s men go four points clear at the top of Premier League

Manager Arteta insists no player is bigger than club after striker punished for breaching rules

IOC official Pound says ‘there’s nothing wrong’ with Winter Games hosts from sporting perspective

Goals from Smalling, Ibanez put Mourinho’s side back on track with 2-0 victory

Liverpool will take on Inter Milan after UEFA forced to redo process due to ‘technical problem’

US Open champion hopes to ‘get back soon’ after testing positive for Covid-19 in UAE

Brit will be more determined to win record eighth title next year after Abu Dhabi heartache

Move comes after outbreak of virus at Old Trafford club ahead of their visit to Brentford

Evergreen football star Miura says he 'still has the passion’ as offers keep coming his way

Constructor considering move after final lap’s safety car decision costs Hamilton eighth crown

Former Barca star beats Njoya to land top job; vows to take ‘our beloved sport’ to new level

Striker’s acrobatic goal in dying moments allows Pioli’s men to settle for 1-1 stalemate

Reports suggest multiple positive cases have been detected among players and staff at clubs

Bayern midfielder says he thought he could ‘protect myself’ after refusing jab earlier

Striker doubles up to complete century of Ligue 1 goals for Les Parisiens in 2-0 win

Benzema, Asensio score to help Los Blancos move 13 points clear at the top with 2-0 victory

Striker scores penalty 23 minutes from time to help Reds seal 1-0 win over Aston Villa