Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi to win fourth Ballon d'Or award
Portugal captain won both the Champions League and Euro 2016 during a memorable year.
Mike Dean appointed to referee 227th Merseyside derby clash on 19 December
Wirrall-based official has not taken charge of a match involving either Everton or Liverpool for 10 years.
Jose Mourinho happy with Europa League draw as Manchester United prepare for Pogba derby
February's two-legged last-32 tie against Saint-Etienne will pit Paul Pogba against older brother Florentin.
Jose Mourinho remains hopeful 'great professional' Henrikh Mkhitaryan will return at Christmas
Manchester United boss does not want an ankle injury to halt the Armenian's recent evolution.
Europa League round of 32 draw: Manchester United vs Saint-Etienne, Tottenham vs Gent - as it happened
Paul Pogba will face elder brother Florentin in United's first meeting with ASSE since 1977.
Anthony Joshua vs Eric Molina: How to watch, preview, quotes, odds, undercard and prediction
British heavyweight defends his IBF world title for the second time in Manchester on Saturday night.
Tottenham Hotspur 'need to replace' outgoing transfer guru Paul Mitchell
Manager Mauricio Pochettino believes the club will find a successor to outgoing head of recruitment.
Bruno Martins Indi fit but Stoke remain without Ryan Shawcross for Arsenal clash
Mark Hughes has confirmed that the club are in talks with Derby County in a bid to keep loanee Lee Grant.
West Ham duo Michail Antonio and Aaron Cresswell available for Liverpool trip
However, Cheikhou Kouyate is unlikely to return from a groin injury until Wednesday's visit of Burnley.
McLaren report alleges that more than 1,000 Russian athletes implicated in doping cover-up
Part two of Professor Richard McLaren's eye-opening report was published on Friday 9 December.
Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara frustrate England after tourists reach 400 in Mumbai
India close day two of the fourth Test trailing by 254 on 146-1 after a second-wicket stand of 107.
Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino slapped with 18-month FA ban over Ross McCormack transfer
Both Leeds and Cellino have been fined £250,000 for breaching football agent regulations.
Paulo Fonseca hopeful of Darijo Srna stay amid interest from Barcelona
Shakhtar Donetsk boss is aware Barca are tracking veteran right-back ahead of the January window.
Eric Molina vows to surprise Britain in IBF heavyweight title fight against Anthony Joshua
The defending champion, meanwhile, has pledged to make his opponent look like a novice in Manchester showdown.
Keaton Jennings: All you need to know about England's 19th debut centurion
IBTimes UK provides the lowdown on Durham opener after his terrific fourth Test knock in Mumbai.
Keaton Jennings notches debut century for England in fourth Test against India
Durham opener scores a memorable 112 as tourists close an entertaining first day on 288-5 in Mumbai.
Possible opponents for Arsenal, Leicester and Manchester City in Champions League last 16
IBTimes UK looks at the best and worst case scenarios for English football's surviving three teams.
Tottenham 3-1 CSKA Moscow, FC Porto 5-0 Leicester: Champions League as it happened
Spurs qualify for the knockout stages of the Europa League as second-string Foxes are thrashed in Portugal.
Olivier Giroud has 'no plans' to leave Arsenal in January
Agent Michael Manuello claims that 'nothing is possible' despite his client's struggles so far this season.
George Groves set for fourth world title challenge in 2017
The WBA has ordered Londoner to face Fedor Chudinov for the vacant super-middleweight belt.
Alastair Cook confirms Keaton Jennings will make England debut in fourth India Test
Stuart Broad is rated at 50/50 for Mumbai clash as he continues to recover from a foot tendon injury.
Jose Mourinho pleased by Eric Bailly return ahead of busy festive fixture list
However, the Ivory Coast defender is set to depart Old Trafford for Africa Cup of Nations duty in January.
Sergio Aguero discovers punishment after horror tackle on David Luiz
Pep Guardiola is yet to decide if Manchester City striker will feature against Celtic on Tuesday evening.
Jurgen Klopp defends Loris Karius after costly mistakes in seven-goal Bournemouth thriller
Anfield legend Jamie Carragher criticised Liverpool goalkeeper after memorable Cherries comeback.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic denies deliberately kicking Seamus Coleman in the head during Everton draw
'I know how to kick someone in the head and make him fall asleep,' claims Manchester United striker.
Tiger Woods targeting full 2017 schedule after making long-awaited return to golf
The 14-time major champion says road to recovery has been 'beyond anything that I've ever experienced'.
All you need to know ahead of the third-round draw for the 2016/17 FA Cup
Premier League and Championship clubs enter the fray as minnows eye further upsets.
West Ham 1-5 Arsenal: Premier League as it happened
Alexis Sanchez scores a brilliant second-half hat-trick as the Gunners move up to second place.
Tottenham 5-0 Swansea, Sunderland 2-1 Leicester: Premier League as it happened
Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen net a brace apiece as Spurs thrash relegation candidates at White Hart Lane.
Manchester City 1-3 Chelsea: Premier League as it happened
Antonio Conte's leaders seal an eighth straight top-flight win against nine-man City at the Etihad Stadium.