James heads to Abu Dhabi with Chelsea as they prepare for Club World Cup

Reece James has travelled to Abu Dhabi with Chelsea ahead of the Blues’ Club World Cup campaign.

Klopp praises Elliott’s ‘fairytale’ return from injury as Liverpool march on in FA Cup

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with Harvey Elliott’s “fairytale” comeback from a serious ankle injury after the teenager scored his first goal for the club in the 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Cardiff.

Manchester City head for Peterborough in FA Cup fifth round

Premier League leaders Manchester City will travel to Peterborough in the FA Cup fifth round.

Highlights: Senegal edge Egypt on pens to claim first ever Afcon title

Sadio Mane made up for a first-half penalty miss by converting the winning spot-kick in a shoot-out as Senegal defeated Egypt to win a maiden Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, catch the highlights here.

Mane named Afcon Player of the Tournament, Mendy wins Golden Glove and Aboubakar takes Golden Boot

Senegal star Sadio Mane was named as the Africa Cup of Nations player of the tournament after his performance in Sunday’s final while Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy won the goalkeeper of the tournament tournament and Cameroon captain Vincent Aboubakar received the Golden Boot award for finishing as the leading scorer with eight goals.

Salah’s Egypt sets up Afcon final showdown against Senegal after edging hosts Cameroon on penalties

Mohamed Salah’s Egypt are through to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating hosts Cameroon 3-1 on penalties at the end of a goalless 120 minutes in Yaounde on Thursday.

Real Madrid’s Mbappe pursuit to clear the way for Man United to sign Haaland

Erling Haaland‘s desire to play for Real Madrid may be in vain, with Real believed to be focused on signing Kylian Mbappe from Paris St Germain with Man United now believed to lead the race for his signature.

Tottenham boss Levy branded “unrealistic” by negotiating Director of Football

Tottenham Hotspur have been the subject of a dig from a Director of Football who tried to negotiate with them over the winter transfer window.

Sundowns are competing with Al Ahly, Wydad and Zamalek not PSL teams – Mngqithi

Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mnqithi insists that while some people think the club sign players to show off, it is done to bridge the gap between the North African giants who make Downs “look like underdogs”.

Queiroz eyes glory with Salah and Egypt at Cup of Nations

Carlos Queiroz won the Under-20 World Cup with Portugal, lifted the Champions League trophy as an assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United and has twice taken Iran to the World Cup.