More on Football

Tottenham’s Dier called up by England for Spain, France matches

He joins fellow Tottenham youngster Dele Alli in the 23-man squad for the matches against Spain in Alicante and France at Wembley next week.

Valbuena, Benzema omitted by France amid sextape scnadal

Mathieu Valbuena and Karim Benzema, embroiled in a sextape scandal, were omitted from France's squad.
File photo of France’s Karim Benzema on the field after being injured during their friendly soccer match against Armenia at Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice

Under-fire Benitez needs Ronaldo back at very best

With coach Rafa Benitez under-fire for Real Madrid's perceived lack of attacking threat, the Spaniard needs Cristiano Ronaldo to return to his very best at Sevilla on Sunday.
Real Madrid’s Ronaldo heads the ball during a training session at the team’s training grounds outside Madrid

Defiant Cech says Arsenal can still reach last 16

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says the London club can still qualify for the Champions League last 16.
Bayern Munich v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape

French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was placed under formal judicial investigation on Thursday.
France’s Benzema celebrates after scoring during their friendly soccer match against Armenia at Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice

West Ham looking to bounce back against confident Everton

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic is hoping his team can bounce back at Upton Park.
Watford v West Ham United – Barclays Premier League

Schalke out to get season back on track in Ruhr derby

Schalke 04 have picked the biggest stage in German football to get their Bundesliga campaign back on track as they head to in-form Borussia Dortmund.
Schalke 04’s Huntelaar celebrates a goal with team mates during the Europa League Group K soccer match against Apoel at Gsp stadium in Nicosia

Belgium top FIFA world rankings for first time

Belgium moved to the top of the FIFA world ranking list for the first time on Thursday after overtaking Argentina.

Mourinho has platform to relaunch season after Dynamo win

Chelsea now have the perfect platform to relaunch their season and banish all talk of manager Jose Mourinho's departure after their 2-1 home win over Dynamo Kiev.
Chelsea v Dynamo Kiev – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group G

Barca’s Neymar and Suarez shining in Messi absence

The link-up play and understanding that Barcelona strike duo Neymar and Suarez have developed in the absence of Lionel Messi.
Barcelona’s Suarez and Neymar celebrate a goal against Bate Borisov during their Champions League soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona

Carroll eyes England return after “nightmare” injury spell

Carroll made his first appearance of the season in September after spending eight months on the sidelines with a tear in his medial ligament.
West Ham United v Norwich City – Barclays Premier League

Mueller double as formidable Bayern crush Arsenal

Bayern Munich dismantled Arsenal 5-1 in Champions League Group F on Wednesday after a sensational first-half performance to close on the knockout stages.
Bayern Munich v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F