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Kondogbia has been instrumental for Los Che, who have emerged as unlikely title contenders this season.

West Ham United say their have repaired their relationship with Sporting CP after their ugly row over the potential transfer of William Carvalho.

Jurgen Klopp is unperturbed by the upcoming visit of Everton and will play his strongest team when Liverpool host Spartak Moscow in the Champions League.

Manchester City schemer David Silva is a doubt for the clash against Manchester United after picking up a knock against West Ham United.

Aubameyang has fallen foul of Dortmund more than once since joining from Saint-Etienne and has designs on a winter move.

Deontay Wilder says he won't settle for anything less than a 50-50 split of the fight purse when he meets Anthony Joshua.

Barcelona star Sergi Roberto has confirmed that the negotiations to commit his long-term future to the La Liga giants with a new deal are "on the right track".

Georges-Kevin N'koudou, Luke Amos and Kazaiah Sterling are all set to feature for Tottenham when they welcome Crypriot champions Apoel Nicosia to Wembley.

Walcott has only played 46 minutes of Premier League football this season and could leave the Emirates after 10 years.

The Rafael Nadal Academy hosts the Ten Pro Global Junior Tour which has made a promise to help young tennis stars to reach their potential.

Newcastle United need at least £20m of investment in the January window to stave of relegation according to Rafael Benitez.

Fabregas was a bit-part player under Conte last season but is now firmly in the Italian's plans at Stamford Bridge.

Gremio starlet Arthur Melo has confirmed that he recently met with Barcelona officials to discuss a potential move to the Nou Camp.

Former UFC star Chael Sonnen says one of his biggest takeaways from the UFC 218 performances of Max Holloway, Jose Aldo and Eddie Alvarez was how good Conor McGregor is.

World number four Alexander Zverev responded to recent criticism that there must be something wrong with the younger stars if Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are winning.

Chelsea have already sealed qualification for the Champions League but Antonio Conte is concerned about the threat of Antoine Griezmann.

Stepanek was confirmed as the latest addition to Djokovic's backroom staff last week and he will work together with Andre Agassi.

England's notable recovery from an abject first innings with the bat has set up an intriguing final day in Adelaide.

Axel Tuanzebe will reportedly be named in the Manchester United squad for their final group match against CSKA Moscow.

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta will miss the Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday night but Nelson Semedo and Gerard Deulofeu are back.

England international has established himself as one of the first names on Pep Guardiola's teamsheet this season.

Luke Rockhold does not expect middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre to continue fighting at 185 pounds as he urges him to move on and leave the division.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has heaped praise on WBO junior lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko by comparing him yet again to boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

The Belgian forward has reportedly been offered a £300,000-a-week deal, which would make him the highest paid player in Chelsea's history.

Andre Agassi has arrived in Monte Carlo to begin preparations for the 2018 season with Novak Djokovic, who was forced to end his 2017 campaign in July due to an elbow injury.

Former multiple weight division champion Ricky Hatton has been sparring with Tyson Fury and claims the "Gypsy King" will have a "speed and movement advantage" over Anthony Joshua.

Ahmed Hegazi is on a season-long loan with West Bromwich Albion and the Baggies have first option to sign him for $5m. Liverpool are also interested.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde has refused to rule out the signing of a new centre-back in January amid the links with Yerry Mina.

Olivier Giroud has been warned that he has to play more regularly to ensure he remains in Didier Deschamps' plans for the World Cup.