Ligue 1
Vieira '300 per cent' focused on Nice amid Arsenal links
Former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira played down speculation of a return to the Gunners after Unai Emery's exit.
Premier League
Mourinho sleeps at training ground to conquer anger after United loss
Jose Mourinho said he reacted to Tottenham's midweek defeat at Manchester United by sleeping at the club's training ground.
Primera Division
Political football: Riquelme and Maradona carry old feud into Boca election
Diego Maradona and Juan Roman Riquelme are back in the heart of the battle at their former club Boca Juniors, but this weekend they are playing political football.
SPL
Gerrard's Rangers revival needs final flourish against Celtic
Rangers have had to recover from liquidation and rise through Scotland's lower leagues since the Glasgow giants last won a major trophy in 2011, but Sunday's League Cup final gives Steven Gerrard's men the chance to halt Celtic's dominance.
Serie A
Inter held by Roma after racism storm, leaving Juve to eye top spot
Inter Milan were held to a goalless draw by Roma at the San Siro on Friday, leaving the way open for Italian champions Juventus to reclaim top spot in Serie A this weekend.
Ligue 1
Lille up to third, Garcia's Lyon rout nine-man Nimes
Nigerian Victor Osimhen's first half goal earned Lille a 1-0 win over Brest and third place in Ligue 1 on Friday behind Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain.
La Liga
Vidal? Barca have a lot of midfielders – Valverde opens door for January business
Ernesto Valverde said "we will see what happens" when asked about the future of Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Premier League
Man Utd bigger than neighbours City – Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stoked the fire ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
La Liga
Simeone: Anxiety hampering toothless Atletico
Diego Simeone reflected on another scoreless outing for Atletico Madrid, who have only netted 16 goals in as many LaLiga games this season.
Serie A
San Siro jeers slammed by Inter boss Conte
Inter were unable to keep up their relentless form against Roma and Antonio Conte was disappointed by the San Siro crowd.
Premier League
"I wasn't living the way I should"
Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling feels he was not always 100 per cent dedicated to football as he is now.
Championship
Millwall 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Late drama as late equaliser rescues Lions
Millwall looked to be heading for defeat, but Aiden O'Brien got a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.
