Football
No room for error as England seek World Cup spot
England will qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals if they beat Montenegro and Poland in their final two Group H qualifiers.
West Ham end 14-year wait for win at Tottenham
Ravel Morrison's skillful solo goal for West Ham completed a 3-0 victory over Tottenham in style as a 14-year wait for a win at their London rival.
Francesco Totti double helps Roma thrash Inter Milan 3-0
Totti scored twice as Roma moved five points clear at the top of Serie A with a 3-0 victory over fourth-placed Inter Milan at the San Siro.
Germany coach Joachim Loew maintains his course
Germany coach Joachim Loew has opted not to recall the in-form Stefan Kiessling for his side's two remaining World Cup qualifiers.
Players to blame for poor start by Manchester United: Giggs
Giggs says there is no excuse for Manchester United's poor start to the season and insists the players, not manager David Moyes, are to blame.
Evergreen Ryan Giggs on the brink of Champions League record
Giggs will register a record 145th appearance in Champions League, moving him ahead of former Real Madrid striker Raul in the appearance list.
Messi-less Barca look to Neymar to avoid Celtic shock
Barcelona are preparing to unleash Neymar on Celtic in the Champions League, hoping the Brazilian can inspire them in the absence of Messi.
Gobbi's late goal helps Parma draw at Fiorentina
Massimo Gobbi scored a late equalizer as Parma snatched a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina in the Italian league.
Lionel Messi scores before injury in Barcelona win
Messi netted his league-leading eighth goal to open in the 21st minute, but he asked to be replaced eight minutes later after hurting his leg.
Real spirit will be better for Madrid derby, says Ancelotti
The Italian was not happy with his team's performance in the 2-1 win at Elche on Wednesday.
Van Persie returns for Manchester United after injury
The Dutchman missed last weekend's 4-1 defeat at Manchester City in the league and the midweek 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the League Cup.
Liverpool's Lucas handed Brazil recall
Luiz Felipe Scolari has recalled Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva for next month's friendlies against South Korea and Zambia.
Juan Mata rebuff shows Spurs are a threat: Andre Villas-Boas
Chelsea's decision to block Tottenham's move for Mata in the recent transfer window shows the clubs are now genuine rivals, Villas-Boas said.
AC Milan will be better by Christmas, says Allegri
The draw on Wednesday left the Milan side with only five points from as many games.
Napoli's Christian Maggio to undergo knee operation
Italy and Napoli defender Christian Maggio will undergo a knee surgery after picking up a meniscus injury.
Van Persie absence highlights Manchester United's limitations
Even with Rooney's energetic display, the loss of the Dutchman with a groin injury left United toothless in 1-4 loss to City.
