Football
Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid meet in Copa del Rey
Torres could make his Atletico Madrid return seven years after last wearing the red and white-striped shirt when the defending league champions host Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.
Barcelona fire Zubizarreta as director of football
Barcelona have sacked Andoni Zubizarreta as their director of football, the Spanish club said.
Swansea sign Exeter teenager Matt Grimes
Grimes had been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, but agreed a four-and-a-half year deal at the Liberty Stadium.
Iron-willed Steven Gerrard among Liverpool's greatest
Gerrard's Liverpool career will be remembered for heroic acts of willpower that ensured no deficit was irretrievable and no opponent unbeatable.
Leicester come from behind to hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw
Two second-half goals in two minutes by David Nugent and Jeffrey Schlupp gave bottom-place Leicester a Premier League point in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Thursday.
Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge set for January return - Brendan Rodgers
Sturridge is set for a January return, according to manager Brendan Rodgers, who hinted he was unlikely to dip into the transfer market.
AC Milan beat Real Madrid 4-2
AC Milan registered a 4-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Dubai Football Challenge at The Sevens Stadium.
CAS upholds FIFA transfer ban imposed on Barcelona
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said that Barcelona "breached the rules" governing the protection of minors and the registration of those attending football academies.
QPR's Rio Ferdinand hoping to be busy during holiday fixtures
With QPR facing three games in six days, however, starting with a London derby at Arsenal on Friday, Ferdinand is ready for action, if required.
India's football dreams get a boost, Brazil's shattered at home - football in 2014
With the football World Cup in Brazil and the Indian Super League, there was no shortage of memorable moments in 2014.
No injury returns for Manchester United, says Louis van Gaal
None of United's injured players are likely to be fit for the next Premier League match against Newcastle United, manager van Gaal said.
Arsenal's injury woes confirmed by study
Arsenal and injuries have gone hand in hand over the last decade when the Gunners have had more players spending lengthy spells on the sidelines.
EPL: Terry, Fabregas score as Chelsea beat Stoke City 2-0
Terry scored his first league goal of the season to help Chelsea beat Stoke 2-0 and restore their three-point lead atop the Premier League.
Zico to remain FC Goa coach for next two years
FC Goa were last week eliminated in the semi-final by eventual champions Atletico de Kolkata.
Manchester City and Barcelona turn heat up on leaders
Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to join Chelsea at the top of the Premier League this weekend while Messi's double helped Barcelona to a 5-0 La Liga win over Cordoba.
Luis Garcia disappointed over missing ISL final
However, the former Liverpool winger heaped praise on Rafique and goalkeeper Edel Bete for the team's victory.