Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer has advanced
The hospital treating Brazilian football great Pele announced a "progression" in his cancer, as well as kidney and heart problems.
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Rashford weaves magic as Manchester United sink Burnley
Marcus Rashford scored a superb solo effort as Manchester United moved into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Old Trafford.
McCabe helps Arsenal hit Zurich for nine to top group
Frida Maanum hit a hat-trick and picked up an assist as Arsenal secured top spot in Group C of the Champions League with a 9-1 triumph over hosts Zurich.
UEFA frustrated with joint UK/Ireland bid for Euro 2028 - report
UEFA is growing frustrated over delays in guarantees around the joint UK and Ireland bid to host the 2028 European Championship, Britain's Times newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Messi agrees new deal with PSG - report
World Cup winner Lionel Messi has reached a deal with Paris St Germain to stay with the club for at least the 2023-24 season, French daily Le Parisien reported on Wednesday.
Transfers: Sligo sign Nando Pijnaker on permanent deal
Sligo Rovers have agreed a permanent deal for New Zealand international Nando Pijnaker.
Premier League seeks to join trial on temporary concussion substitutes
The English Premier League has asked football's lawmakers if they can take part in a trial which would see temporary concussion substitutions used from the start of next season. A joint-application from the Premier League, MLS and Ligue 1 has been launched through FIFPro and the World Leagues Forum to the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
Cork's O'Shea suffers narrow defeat at Ally Pally
Ireland's John O'Shea suffered an agonising 3-2 loss to Lithuania's Darius Labanauskas in their first-round match at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.