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Andre Onana is in talks with the Cameroon FA in an attempt to delay his release for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a source has told ESPN.

Karim Benzema scored his first Saudi Pro League hat trick to help champions Al Ittihad to a 4-2 home win over Abha in Jeddah on Friday.

Xavi Hernandez said he was surprised and saddened by the hostility aimed at Barcelona by Athletic Bilbao fans during their 1-0 win at San Mames.

Bobby Madley will referee a Premier League match for the first time in four years after losing his job over a controversial video in 2018.

Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has said "everybody" dreams of Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the club but believes it is unlikely to happen.

The FA will not take any disciplinary action after an investigation into a confrontation between Arsenal's Gabriel and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.

Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller is back on the training pitch, three months after he underwent surgery for a testicular tumour.

Barcelona have stepped up their search for a Sergio Busquets replacement and hope to sign a new midfielder in January, sources have told ESPN.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be part of the squad to face FC Sheriff on Thursday.

With this season's title all but won by Man City, plans must be made now by the Premier League's top clubs to catch Pep Guardiola's side next term.