Man Utd defender Martinez back in training after World Cup win
Manchester United centre back Lisandro Martinez returned to training on Wednesday after winning the World Cup with Argentina in Qatar, the Premier League club said.
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Arsenal look real deal, Newcastle relentless and Tottenham fickle as battle resumes
LONDON : After an unprecedented mid-season shutdown because of the Qatar World Cup, the Premier League burst back to life over the festive holiday with a bumper fixture package.
Norway's Ruud says world No 1 ranking within reach
Norway's Casper Ruud declared on Wednesday that the world number one ranking could be his as early as the Australian Open in January.
'Highly motivated' Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge in Australia
A "highly motivated" Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic's much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as "good for tennis" on Wednesday, while brushing off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam.
Pressure rising as Barca must cope without Lewandowski in derby
BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski has taken LaLiga by storm but Barcelona coach Xavi must cope without him during a busy January period, starting with a Catalan derby against Espanyol on Saturday.
Man Utd make bright start to life without Ronaldo
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Manchester United made a positive start to life without Cristiano Ronaldo as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stepped out from the Portuguese’s shadow to score in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. Ronaldo’s rollercoaster second spell at Old Trafford came to an end during the World Cup break after an explosive interview in which he took aim at manager Erik ten Hag and the club’s owners.
Manchester United 3 Nottingham Forest 0 - Highlights
Manchester United made a positive start to life without Cristiano Ronaldo as Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial stepped out from the Portuguese's shadow to score in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Early January return for Messi to PSG
Lionel Messi will return to Paris St Germain at the beginning of January, the Ligue 1 club's manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed.