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Gareth Bale's form raising concern at Real Madrid
Ancelotti remains loyal to off-form Bale despite criticism during the team's poor start to 2015 but needs the Welshman to return to his swashbuckling best.
Barcelona call for early club elections at end of season
The early elections will cut short the current board's mandate, which was to expire at the end of the 2015-16 season.
Lukas Podolski meets Inter Milan's boss and says goodbye to Arsenal
Podolski met coach Roberto Mancini at the Serie A side's training ground and said his goodbyes to Arsenal.
Tough away games for Barcelona, Real Madrid
Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has said there are no limits to his side's ambitions for the new year after seeing them lift five titles last year.
Wanted Steven Gerrard to stay at Anfield: Brendan Rodgers
Gerrard's glittering 16-year Anfield career will come to an end in May when he leaves to join an undisclosed team in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.
Conspiracy theorist Jose Mourinho tries to paper over cracks
Mourinho made similar noises of complaint when Chelsea did not get a penalty against Southampton in last Sunday's 1-1 draw.
Ashley Young suffers hamstring injury
Ashley Young could be out for "many weeks" after he limped off with a hamstring injury during the 1-1 draw at Stoke City on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho blames referee for Chelsea's loss at White Hart Lane
Chelsea's defeat means they are joined on 46 points at the top of the league by Manchester City who beat Sunderland 3-2 on Thursday.
Defence remains a hindrance to Manchester United's progress
After a dire opening to the season, Van Gaal has steadied the ship and Thursday's 1-1 Premier League draw at Stoke City made it 10 games in a row without defeat.
Manchester United coach Van Gaal promises better show next year
"We are improving every week and we shall be better in 2015. Just watch," said Van Gaal.
Gareth Bale not for sale at any price, says Florentino Perez
Real Madrid have made it clear to Manchester United and other possible suitors for his signature that Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes Luke Shaw's landlord
Luke Shaw rents Ronaldo's plush five-bedroom mansion in Alderley, Cheshire.
Indian football team drops to worst-ever FIFA ranking of 171
In a year when the ISL brought Indian football to the notice of the world, its national team slumped to its worst-ever FIFA rankings in the 209-nation chart.
Cristiano Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid, says agent
"I believe that Cristiano will finish his career at Real Madrid. He's happy at the club and is still keen to achieve more success in Madrid," says agent Mendes.
Olivier Giroud deserved a red card, says Arsene Wenger
Wenger vented his anger on his striker Giroud saying the Frenchman deserved the red card in their Boxing Day encounter against the QPR.
Louis van Gaal rewarded for Christmas offering at Manchester United
United's seventh win in eight league games, the other was drawn, underlined their improvement since a sticky start to the season.