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Everton are 16th in the Premier League and without a win in four games in all competitions despite spending £150m in the summer.

Manchester United are among the clubs interested in signing Benfica talent Umaro Embalo, who is also being monitored by Real Madrid.

Blatter says he will go to World Cup in Russia at Putin's invitation despite being banned from football related activity

UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt believes he would have no problem knocking Conor McGregor out if the duo met in a boxing match as he explores his fight options.

Reports in Spain suggest that Brazilian Under-17 attacking midfielder Alan de Souza Guimaraes will swap Palmeiras for Real Madrid in the summer of 2018.

Barcelona are expected to make a fresh attempt to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January while Ernesto Valverde also wants to bolster his back-line with a new centre-back.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been on the sidelines since suffering a severe knee injury at the end of the last season.

Toni Nadal believes Rafael Nadal can challenge Roger Federer's status as the best player of all time if he keeps winning Grand Slams.

Alonso is confident the team has the resources to get back to winning ways and revealed that he is open to ending his career with the Woking-based outfit.

Karim Benzema's agent has ruled out the prospect of his client exiting Real Madrid despite suggestions that Arsenal have tabled an offer for his services.

Kevin De Bruyne believes Manchester City and Manchester United will be going head-to-head for the 2017/18 Premier League title with both clubs starting the season well.

An Everton fan carrying a child left his seat and walked towards a brawl between players and punched Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes at Goodison Park on 19 October.

High-flying Watford will not welcome back any of their injured crop for Saturday's Premier League clash against struggling Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Jack Wilshere played the full 90 minutes during Arsenal's 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade making his third start of the campaign.

Morgan Schneiderlin limped off during Everton's 2-1 defeat to Lyon and is now expected to be a doubt for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday.

Barca are already believed to be chasing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly but are also looking at future prospects such as 20-year-old Nunez.

Lewis Hamilton will not 'take a knee' before the United States Grand Prix despite previously coming out in support of the protest against racial injustice.

Everton are still to win a game in the Europa League this season after a defeat to Lyon at Goodison Park.

Tammy Abraham appears destined to remain at Swansea for the duration of the season, with manager Paul Clement confident he will not rejoin Chelsea.

Chelsea are reportedly ready to replace Michy Batshuayi in January with Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke and Leicester City star Jamie Vardy possible options.

Arda Turan was back in the Barcelona's training session on Thursday after missing the last two games against Atletico Madrid and Olympiacos due to a muscle injury.

Eyebrows were raised when Matic swapped Chelsea for United in the summer, and Gerrard has admitted his disdain at seeing the Serbian turn out at Old Trafford.

Jones' four-year deal runs until 2019 but United are eager to tie the defender down to a new long-term contract.

Cesar Azpilicueta admits morale has sunk to a low amid a run of three games without a win ahead of the visit of Watford on Saturday.

Arsene Wenger's men all but secure their place the last-32 of the Europa League with a win at the Red Star Stadium.

Jaap Stam has admitted that Reading did discuss Manchester United striker James Wilson in June, although speculation over a January swoop may be inaccurate.

Adekanye scored a brace as Liverpool's Under-19s ran out 4-1 winners over Maribor in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday (17 October).

Real Madrid goalkeeker Keylor Navas and Raphael Varane missed the Thursday's training session as La Liga giants began preparations for the Sunday's clash with Eibar.

Koeman is under pressure after overseeing a dreadful start to the new campaign at Goodison Park, and Stubbs believes the Dutchman must be held accountable for his team's poor form.