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Courbis replaces Montanier as Stade Rennais coach

Rolland Courbis has replaced Stade Rennais coach Philippe Montanier until the end of the season.
Montpellier coach Courbis gesture during French League soccer match against Monaco at Mosson Stadium in Montpellier

Big teams have not switched on yet, says Leicester’s Ranieri

The "big" teams in the Premier League have not turned on the turbochargers yet, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said.
Aston Villa v Leicester City – Barclays Premier League

Allardyce wants Sunderland to find ‘big-game mentality’

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce has challenged his players to rediscover their "big-game mentality".
Tottenham Hotspur v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Messi and Suarez to miss Barca’s Cup game at Bilbao

Barcelona forwards Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez have been left out of the squad for the King's Cup quarter-final.
Barcelona’s soccer player Messi waves in front of his teammate Suarez during a training session ahead of their Club World Cup semi-final soccer match against Guangzhou Evergrande in Yokohama

Klopp says Benteke has a long-term future at Liverpool

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has dispelled doubts about Christian Benteke's suitability to the team's high-pressing style of play.
Liverpool v Manchester United – Barclays Premier League

The intensity of the Premier League has increased – Hiddink

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink says the intensity of the Premier League has increased since his first stint with the club.
Chelsea v Everton – Barclays Premier League

Mertesacker tells Arsenal youngsters to tap into Cech’s experience

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has asked the club's academy players to make the most of goalkeeper Petr Cech's vast experience.
Arsenal Training

No truth in Man City exit talks, says Bony

Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony has dismissed British media reports linking him with a return to former club Swansea City.
Manchester City Training

Iraq to back Prince Ali in FIFA election

The Iraq Football Association (IFA) have pledged their support for Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein in next month's FIFA presidential election.
Jordanian Prince Ali bin al-Hussein discusses the FIFA corruption scandal in Washington

Livid Mancini accuses rival coach of homophobic insults

Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini accused his Napoli counterpart Maurizio Sarri of making homophobic insults.
Inter Milan v Sassuolo – Italian Serie A

Villa put league troubles aside to advance in FA Cup

Aston Villa forgot their Premier League woes and moved into the fourth round of the FA Cup with an unconvincing win over fourth tier Wycombe Wanderers.
Aston Villa v Wycombe Wanderers – FA Cup Third Round Replay

Porto name Peseiro as their new coach

Former European champions Porto named much-travelled Jose Peseiro as their new coach.
Football Soccer – Sporting v Porto – Portuguese Premier League