Football

The Premier League stressed the importance of the traditional football model.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urged fans to give their tickets away if they are not in the "right shape".

The bus crash killed El Bayadh reserve goalkeeper Zakaria Bouziani and assistant coach Khalid Muftah.

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe scored twice to help the Ligue 1 leaders beat Metz 3-1.

Werder Bremen got a valuable point in a 1-1 draw at home to RB Leipzig in their last Bundesliga game this year.

Jurgen Klopp's side dominated a dour clash against their hated rivals, but lacked the cutting edge required to eke out a win against Erik ten Hag's men, who were ravaged by injuries and also had captain Bruno Fernandes suspended for the game.

Luton later revealed in a statement that Lockyer was "responsive", but said they were unable to determine exactly what had happened to their player.

Saudi Pro League's Director of Football Michael Emenalo expressed his views on Liverpool's Mohammad Salah wanting to stay at Liverpool and said that he respects Salah's decision.

Al Ittihad was held down by Egyptian side Al Ahly 3-1 in the second round of the Club World Cup after Urawa reds made their way into the semi-finals defeating Leon 1-0.

Kalvin Phillips has failed to force his way into Guardiola's side in the 18 months since his move from Leeds.

Football fans in the finance hub of 7.5 million logging in to the ticketing app on Friday morning faced a mammoth queue for tickets.

Coming on the back of a 4-2 hammering at league leaders Girona last week, there is the unmistakeable sound of knives being sharpened for coach Xavi Hernandez.

Manchester United, Newcastle were ousted from European tournaments altogether this year after finishing at the very bottom of their UCL groups, while Manchester City and Arsenal progressed to the knockout stages of the elite continental tournament.

Royal Antwerp won a first UEFA Champions League game with a surprise 3-2 home victory over Barcelona.

Kerala Blasters take on Punjab FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Indian Super League.

Rafael Crivellaro and Jordan Murray found the back of the net for the Marina Machans as Owen Coyle's men picked up a crucial 2-0 win over Bengaluru FC on Wednesday at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.