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Tottenham are bracing themselves for more bad news as they wait to learn the severity of Andros Townsend's hamstring injury.

IB Times UK preview third day of first Test between South Africa and India in Johannesburg.

Michu wants Swansea City to bid for Iago Aspas

Portuguese reports claim Liverpool have opened talks with Porto midfielder Fernando.

Sebastien Chabal punched an Agen player in Lyon's second division clash on Saturday and now faces up to a year-long ban

Michael Owen says David Moyes would have been better off signing Ross Barkley over Marouane Fellaini

Michael Rogers is suspended pending investigation into a failed drugs test at the Japan Cup in October

Carlisle United are hoping to convince Manchester United to remain at the club beyond January 4.

Boris Becker will replace Marian Vadja as Novak Djokovic's head coach ahead of the 2014 season.

John Barnes says a new deal won't deter Suarez from leaving Anfield.

Brendan Rodgers insists no one will be leaving Liverpool in January.

IBTimes UK compiles a team of the year following the climax to the international rugby season.

Chelsea face competition from AC Milan as they look to sign Wolfsburg left-back as a long-term replacement for Ashley Cole

The agent of Frank de Boer has told Tottenham the Dutch coach remains firmly focused on life at Ajax.

The agent of Basel defender Fabian Schar has acknowledged interest from Arsenal in his client.

Iker Casillas is looking to move out of Real Madrid for more first team action.

Reports suggest Andre Villas-Boas was not keen on four of Tottenham's seven summer signings.

David Moyes says Wayne Rooney could play in the club's festive fixtures starting against West Ham

Former Mrs Paul McCartney had tantrum after being told she would not be competing in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

West Ham United overcame Tottenham 2-1 at White Hart Lane to progress to the semi-final of the Capital One Cup.

The caretaker boss says Tottenham have begun the search for the "right man"

Michael Owen believes Arsenal are not title challengers and will fall off their perch in no time.

Arsenal are planning a £32m bid for Diego Costa in January.

India have already lost five wickets as South Africa will look to gain the upper hand in Johannesburg on Day 2. Find out how to follow the match live

Lionel Messi, Mario Gotze and Cristiano Ronaldo figure in Samsung Galaxy 11 dream team.

The 34 year old responded to a message on his brother's Facebook profile

IBTimes UK looks the top five Premier League players of the last 12 months, with Liverpool featuring heavily.

Former winger Max Gradel is among McDermott's targets

Fredy Guarin's agent admits he has met Chelsea representatives to discuss a January deal.