Colombia head into Tuesday's friendly against Slovenia in high spirits after three straight wins.
James Willoughby
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is confident his side will bounce back against Sweden on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo clash again as Portugal meet Argentina on neutral ground on Tuesday.
Germany coach Joachim Low has called on his side to end their sensational 2014 on a high with victory in Spain on Tuesday.
It is Brazil's defence - and not their much-vaunted attack - that has attracted the plaudits ahead of Tuesday's friendly in Austria.
France coach Didier Deschamps remained upbeat despite his side's 1-1 friendly draw with Albania on Friday.
Substitute Antoine Griezmann spared France's blushes in a 1-1 friendly draw against Albania in Rennes on Friday.
Tunisia became the fourth nation to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after a goalless draw away to Botswana on Friday.
Milos Teodosic starred as CSKA Moscow continued their unbeaten start to the Euroleague season on Friday.
Scotsman Andy Murray believes he is in good touch heading into the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Bolton Wanderers moved out of the Championship bottom three as their revival under Neil Lennon continued with a 3-1 win over Wigan Athletic.
Motherwell bounced back in their first game since Stuart McCall's resignation by beating Scottish Premiership leaders Dundee United 1-0.
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw said memories of his side's 2012 defeat at Twickenham will drive them against England.
Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa expects Zlatan Ibrahimovic to feature for Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid travel to Real Sociedad in a buoyant frame of mind after five successive victories.
England are hopeful of gaining a mental edge ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup when they battle New Zealand on Saturday.
Juventus will shift their focus to league matters ahead of their clash with struggling Parma after a crucial UEFA Champions League win.
Fiji coach John McKee is quietly confident his side can upset France - if they perform for a full 80 minutes in Marseille.
Roberto Martinez is enthused by Everton's ever-improving defence as they travel to a Sunderland side hoping to consolidate their own upturn.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could make his long-awaited Paris Saint-Germain return in their top-of-the-table clash with Marseille on Sunday.
Sebastian Kehl has called on Borussia Dortmund to prove they can juggle dual ambitions when they host Borussia Monchengladbach.
Inter defender Juan insists his team will keep fighting for under-fire coach Walter Mazzarri ahead of Sunday's clash with Verona.
Brothers Richie and Jonny Gray will play in the same Scotland team for the first time when Argentina visit Murrayfield on Saturday.
Italy skipper Sergio Parisse has acknowledged that victory against Samoa on Saturday is vital for his side's morale.
Ahmed Elmohamady insists Hull City will not take Burnley lightly at Turf Moor on Saturday - particularly with George Boyd in their ranks.
Almeria are likely to wince at the sight of Lionel Messi when Barcelona come to town on Saturday.
Real Madrid head into Saturday's home clash against Rayo Vallecano in outstanding form after 12 straight wins.
Bayern Munich will revert their primary focus back to league matters ahead of Saturday's visit to struggling Eintracht Frankfurt.
Two of the Championship's form sides clash on Saturday as leaders Bournemouth visit Middlesbrough.
Nottingham Forest boss Stuart Pearce is sure to come under more pressure after his side suffered a 3-1 home loss to Brentford on Wednesday.
Bayern Munich qualified for the UEFA Champions League's last 16 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Roma on Wednesday.
Urawa Reds coach Mihailo Petrovic is glad the J.League's extended break has come at a crucial point in his side's season.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has slammed the side as "tactically clueless" after they threw away a three-goal lead against Anderlecht.
Bournemouth moved to the top of the Championship with a 2-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday - their sixth league win in a row.
Juventus came from behind to beat Olympiacos 3-2 and breathe life into their UEFA Champions League campaign.
World champions Marc Marquez can create MotoGP history at Sunday's season-ending Valencia Grand Prix.
Basel head into Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Ludogorets knowing victory is vital to their chances of reaching the last 16.
Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim has again asked his side to improve in attack when they visit Benfica in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Borussia Dortmund will welcome the distraction of UEFA Champions League football again as their Bundesliga woes continue.
Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo feels Tuesday's UEFA Champions League clash with Olympiacos is "like a final" for the Italian giants.
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri slammed the state of Genoa's pitch after his side suffered a last-gasp 1-0 defeat on Wednesday.
Roma moved level on points with Serie A leaders Juventus after Massimiliano Allegri's men were stunned 1-0 at Genoa on Wednesday.
Genoa shocked Juventus 1-0 to hand the champions their first league loss since March and sour Gianluigi Buffon's 500th Serie A appearance.
Milan midfielder Andrea Poli feels Sunday's Serie A clash with Fiorentina will give a true indication of their ability.
Inter will hope to put a week of turmoil behind them with victory at Cesena in Serie A on Sunday.
Antoine Griezmann is hoping to kick on at Atletico Madrid after scoring on Wednesday - starting at Getafe this weekend in La Liga.
Crewe Alexandra can exit the League One relegation zone with a fourth successive win against Sheffield United on Saturday.
Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon is expecting a response from his side when they host Palermo in Serie A on Sunday.
New Hartlepool United manager Paul Murray takes charge of his first League Two match at Cambridge United on Saturday.
Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia has called for focus ahead of the side's crucial Bundesliga clash at Borussia Monchengladbach.
Feyenoord will be out to continue their Eredivisie revival when they visit third-placed Cambuur on Sunday.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva has called on his side to carry their UEFA Champions League form into Ligue 1.
Borussia Dortmund are hopeful their 4-0 UEFA Champions League win at Galatasaray is a turning point ahead of Saturday's clash with Hannover.
Roma are out to repay their fans at Sampdoria on Saturday in Serie A and bounce back from UEFA Champions League embarrassment.
All eyes will be on Luis Suarez as he returns to professional football in Saturday's mouth-watering El Clasico.
Marseille's Ligue 1 title credentials are sure to be tested in Sunday's much-anticipated clash at Lyon.
As if the biggest game in club football needed it, Luis Suarez's Barcelona debut adds another fascinating sub-plot to Saturday's El Clasico.
Bayern Munich's top-of-the-table clash at Borussia Monchengladbach could not come at a better time for the Bavarian giants.
Kieran Gibbs and Lukas Podolski scored in the last five minutes as Arsenal claimed an incredible 2-1 win at Anderlecht on Wednesday.
Stand-in Bayer Leverkusen captain Lars Bender felt his side were worth all three points in their 2-0 win over Zenit on Wednesday.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed his team's fighting spirit after their last-gasp 2-1 UEFA Champions League win at Anderlecht.
Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi is out to record successive MotoGP wins in his bid to finish second in the 2014 standings, with Sepang up next.
Derby County left it late but moved to the top of the Championship with a 1-0 win at Blackpool on Tuesday.
Sevilla coach Unai Emery is after improvement from his side when they visit Standard Liege on Thursday.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's 93rd-minute penalty earned Roberto Di Matteo's Schalke an incredible 4-3 win over Sporting Lisbon.
Bayer Leverkusen winger Karim Bellarabi has called for focus throughout all of Wednesday's home clash with Zenit.
Basel coach Paulo Sousa is hoping for more of the same when his side battle Ludogorets in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
Marco Reus has urged Borussia Dortmund to stick together despite their poor run of form, ahead of Wednesday's clash at Galatasaray.
Two Indian Super League games in just four days gives Chennaiyin the chance to move to the summit.
Defending BWF French Open champion Jan O Jorgensen will begin his title push against Chou Tien-Chen this year.
York City coach Russ Wilcox vowed that his side will entertain fans, but called for patience ahead of Tuesday's visit of Morecambe.
Preston North End boss Simon Grayson says confidence is flowing through his squad ahead of their trip to Gillingham.
Championship strugglers Birmingham City begin life without Lee Clark against Blackburn Rovers on Tuesday.
Porto coach Julen Lopetegui is expecting a stern test from Athletic Bilbao when the two teams clash on Tuesday.
Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna is under no illusions as to the importance of his side's trip to BATE in the UEFA Champions League.
Julian Draxler warned that Schalke will only improve as they get to grips with Roberto Di Matteo's style, ahead of Sporting Lisbon's visit.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will resist the temptation to make wholesale changes ahead of Maribor's UEFA Champions League visit on Tuesday.
Javier Mascherano has urged Barcelona to stay focused on Tuesday's UEFA Champions League home clash with Ajax, despite obvious distractions.
Paris Saint-Germain's injury crisis has increased the chances of APOEL claiming a shock UEFA Champions League win in Cyprus on Tuesday.
Roma striker Mattia Destro is urging his side to prove their quality when they test themselves against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Manuel Pellegrini is embracing the weight of expectation on Manchester City as they head to CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Champions League.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos hailed Cristiano Ronaldo after his last-gasp winner in Denmark on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 95th-minute header earned Portugal a dramatic 1-0 Group I Euro 2016 qualifying win in Denmark on Tuesday.
New Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon has talked up a promotion push already - despite his side sitting bottom of the league.
Ghana captain Asamoah Gyan is confident his side will claim victory against Guinea in Tamale on Wednesday.
Turkey failed to ease the mounting pressure on coach Fatih Terim after being held to a fiery 1-1 draw by Latvia in Euro 2016 qualifying.
Argentinian Carlos Berlocq booked a meeting with Philipp Kohlschreiber after winning at the Vienna Open on Monday.
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell feels his side have significantly benefited from the suspension of Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal.
Croatia coach Niko Kovac does not know whether the pressure on him will ease after their 1-0 win in Bulgaria on Friday.
Bill Peters' regular season debut as Carolina coach was soured by the New York Islanders, who won 5-3 in the NHL on Friday.
Australia have added all-rounder James Faulkner to their Test squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.
Egypt revived their hopes of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations with a desperately needed 2-0 win in Botswana on Friday.
The woodwork denied Landon Donovan a fairytale finish to his glittering United States career as they drew 1-1 with Ecuador on Friday.
Netherlands coach Guus Hiddink was unperturbed by his side's close shave in Friday's 3-1 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Kazakhstan.
Norway coach Per-Mathias Hogmo was happy with his side after their convincing 3-0 Euro 2016 qualifying win over Malta.
Ulsan's bid to reach the K. League's championship group faces a crucial test at leaders Jeonbuk Motors on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant's return to the Staples Center was soured as the Golden State Warriors cruised to a 120-105 win in NBA pre-season action.
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers was elated to make his international debut in England's 5-0 thrashing of San Marino on Thursday.
Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer slammed FIFA and said it will take deaths for them to realise Qatar cannot host a World Cup in June and July.
Javier Hernandez made the most of a rare start to score in Mexico's 2-0 friendly win over Honduras on Friday.
Half-back Augustine Pulu has been drafted into New Zealand's squad for next week's Test against Australia in Brisbane.
Macedonia coach Bosko Gjurovski dedicated his side's thrilling 3-2 win over Luxembourg to former goalkeeper Petar Milosevski.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter wants UEFA to review the away goals rule in the Champions League and Europa League.
Spinner Xavier Doherty is set to be rushed straight into Australia's one-day side against Pakistan, according to wicketkeeper Brad Haddin.
Seoul ended a five-match winless run with an impressive 3-0 K. League victory at Ulsan on Thursday.
Defending champion Samantha Stosur progressed into the third round of the WTA Japan Women's Open on Thursday.
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted his side have lost confidence ahead of Friday's second one-day international against Australia.
Poland forward Robert Lewandowski is hoping Germany rest on their laurels ahead of Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Warsaw.
Malta coach Pietro Ghedin is excited ahead of his side's clash with Italy in Euro 2016 qualifying next week.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira was keen to join Tottenham late in his career, Harry Redknapp sensationally claimed.
Carabobo's run of draws stretched to five with a goalless Venezuelan Primera Division stalemate against Deportivo Anzoategui.
Italy forward Simone Zaza said he does not feel Mario Balotelli is a threat to his place in the national team.
Ricky Ponting lauded Australia coach Darren Lehmann for bringing in legendary spinner Muthiah Muralidaran as a spin consultant.
Australia are out to build on some rare momentum in 2014 when they face the UAE in a friendly in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Socceroos attacker Tommy Oar is in a buoyant mood ahead of his side's friendlies against the UAE and Qatar.
The West Indies Cricket Board have warned of a potential player strike ahead of Wednesday's first one-day international in India.
Australia attacker Tommy Oar is in a buoyant mood ahead of his side's friendlies against the UAE and Qatar.
Netherlands icon Patrick Kluivert is not surprised that things are starting to click for Louis van Gaal at Manchester United.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has rejected claims that the La Liga champions are a "violent" team.
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson sees his long-term future at Anfield and said he is looking forward to signing a new deal.
Manchester City midfielder James Milner is hoping to extend his contract with the Premier League champions shortly.
Chinese teenager Li Hao-tong is hoping to continue his momentum at this week's China Masters.
United Arab Emirates star Omar Abdulrahman is set to miss upcoming friendlies against Australia and Uzbekistan with a knee problem.
Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed their home leg of the AFC Champions League final will be played at Parramatta Stadium.
Australia's one-day captain George Bailey feels Pakistan have been "doctoring" wickets to test his side against spin.
Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks continued their impressive start to the season with a 27-17 win over the Washington Redskins.
Blooming returned to the top of the Bolivian top flight with a 3-1 triumph against San Jose on Sunday.
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny is convinced they will improve after the international break.
Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne is determined to impress for England and make the right-back position his own.
Brandon Belt was the hero as the San Francisco Giants won the longest MLB play-off in major league history on Saturday.
Thierry Henry scored again as the New York Red Bulls extended their unbeaten home streak to nine MLS matches on Saturday.
Chennai Super Kings hero Suresh Raina was delighted after his century helped his side win the Champions League Twenty20.
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted he is "concerned" about his side's ability to defend at set pieces.
Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin felt his side lacked intensity and concentration in their 3-1 loss at Valencia on Saturday.
Argentina finally broke their Rugby Championship drought with a historic 21-17 win over Australia in Mendoza on Saturday.
United States captain Tom Watson has accepted "complete and full responsibility" for mistakes he made during their Ryder Cup defeat.
England's Stuart Lancaster could still coach the British and Irish Lions – despite signing a six-year deal this week.
Valencia have promised to take action against supporters who pelted the Atletico Madrid bus with objects on Saturday.
Max Verstappen - aged just 17 - insists he can drive much quicker than he did in his first Formula One practice session on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton got one back on Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to top the timesheets in second practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her WTA China Open quarter-final against Samantha Stosur due to a knee injury.
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is convinced his team can overcome the loss of Saeed Ajmal and beat Australia in Sunday's Twenty20.
The Green Bay Packers thrashed the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 in the NFL on Thursday to ease concerns about their early-season form.
Leon's dismal start to the Liga MX season continued as the champions lost 3-1 at home to Monterrey on Wednesday.
Sevilla coach Unai Emery said he was unhappy despite the UEFA Europa League champions salvaging a late point at Rijeka.
Celtic boss Ronny Deila heaped praise on goalkeeper Craig Gordon after they edged Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir hailed the contribution of Jacques Kallis as they reached the Champions League Twenty20 final.
Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak will be dearly missed when the Asian Cup begins, according to manager Neil Warnock.
Argentina are desperate to end their Rugby Championship drought in their season-ending home clash against Australia on Saturday.
Bahia put one foot in the Copa Sudamericana's last eight with a 2-0 last-16 first-leg win over Cesar Vallejo on Wednesday.
Olympiacos coach Michel bemoaned sloppy defensive errors after his side's 2-0 UEFA Champions League loss at Malmo.
Malmo coach Age Hareide paid tribute to the club's "unbelievable" home support after they won their first UEFA Champions League match on Wednesday.
San Lorenzo bounced back from defeat with a 2-0 Argentine Primera Division triumph over Olimpo on Wednesday.
Chelsea captain John Terry has revealed he was moved to tears after his side failed to win the Premier League last term.
The Kansas City Royals edged the Oakland Athletics 9-8 in the 12th inning for a thrilling victory in their first MLB play-off since 1985.
Galatasaray coach Cesare Prandelli has urged his side to "be brave" in their UEFA Champions League clash at Arsenal on Wednesday.
New Zealand quick Doug Bracewell has won a recall to the nation's Test squad ahead of next month's series against Pakistan.
Josef Zinnbauer's task as new Hamburg boss does not get any easier when he takes the rock-bottom side to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Ex-Argentina captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe will play no part in his nation's final Rugby Championship clash against Australia.
Manchester City fans have been taunted for not filling the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday by ex-Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand.
Maribor coach Ante Simundza felt his side could have won at Schalke on Tuesday, but was still pleased with a point.
APOEL coach Giorgos Donis said his side targeted Ajax's weakness in their 1-1 UEFA Champions League draw on Tuesday.
Fernando Gago, Leonel Vangioni and Agustin Marchesin have been added to Argentina's squad for friendlies against Brazil and Hong Kong.
Ajax coach Frank de Boer bemoaned a "nothing" penalty given to APOEL Nicosia in their 1-1 UEFA Champions League draw on Tuesday.
Home hero Cho Gwang-hee won gold in the men's 200 metre individual kayak sprint at the Asian Games in Incheon on Monday.
Hobart Hurricanes spinner Xavier Doherty believes that his side wrote a new chapter in a "golden era" for Tasmanian cricket on Sunday.
San Antonio's Aron Baynes said he was delighted to extend his stay with the NBA champions.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost for the first time this season on Sunday, as the San Francisco 49ers returned to the winners' list.
Robbie Keane scored twice as the LA Galaxy returned to the top of the Western Conference with a 4-0 MLS win over New York Red Bulls.
Alajuelense maintained their Costa Rican Primera Division unbeaten record with a 5-0 hammering of Puma Generalena on Sunday.
Sergio Diaz - aged just 15 - was Cerro Porteno's hero as they continued their march up the Paraguayan Division Profesional table on Sunday.
Racing needed a stoppage-time winner from Mauricio Affonso to maintain their Uruguayan Primera Division lead on Sunday.
Zlatko Dalic recognises his Al Ain side face an uphill battle to overturn a three-goal deficit and reach the AFC Champions League final.
New Zealand coach Steve Hansen hailed his side after they won the Rugby Championship for the third time in a row on Saturday.
Juventus forward Carlos Tevez has rejected suggestions this year's Serie A race will be fought out by just two clubs.
Seattle claimed the Western Conference lead with victory while Toronto FC produced a stirring fightback to win in Saturday's MLS action.
Mitchell Johnson is confident of playing a key role in Australia's upcoming tour of the United Arab Emirates despite a rib complaint.
Juan Belencoso will be out to continue his AFC Cup hot streak when Kitchee host Erbil in the second leg of their semi-final on Tuesday.
New Zealand won their third straight Rugby Championship title with a 34-13 bonus-point victory against Argentina on Saturday.
West Brom striker Saido Berahino has revealed he felt "lost" after Steve Clarke's departure but that Alan Irvine has restored his confidence.
The Columbus Blue Jackets held off a fast-finishing St Louis Blues outfit to win 5-4 in Thursday's NHL pre-season action.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is adamant he wants to play with both Wayne Rooney and Radamel Falcao.
The Carolina Hurricanes have announced that centre Jordan Staal could miss up to four months with a fractured fibula.
Medellin moved to the top of the Colombian Primera A table with a narrow 1-0 win over Uniautonoma.
Cricket Australia have not released Mitchell Johnson for Champions League Twenty20 duty as he continues to battle a rib injury.
Deportivo La Guaira took advantage of Deportivo Tachira's slip-up to put pressure on the Venezuelan Primera Division leaders on Thursday.
Manchester United held a "confronting" hour-long inquest into their embarrassing collapse at Leicester City, Robin van Persie has revealed.
Players involved in a 2011 La Liga match between Levante and Real Zaragoza have been summoned for questioning on alleged match-fixing.
Second-tier Huracan upset Banfield on penalties to book their place in the Copa Argentina quarter-finals on Thursday.
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is close to a return to first-team action after recovering from an Achilles injury.
Atletico Madrid defender Miranda warned Sevilla to expect a bombardment of set pieces when the two sides clash on Saturday.
Eric Bledsoe has signed a new five-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.
Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock hailed the club's strength in depth despite their League Cup exit to Newcastle United.
David Texeira scored twice for FC Dallas as they finished well to beat the Seattle Sounders 3-1 in the MLS on Wednesday.
Uruguayan giants Penarol progressed to the last 16 of the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday with a 1-0 win at Deportivo Cali.
Roma coach Rudi Garcia was delighted after his side came through a tough test at Parma with a 2-1 Serie A win on Wednesday.
All Blacks hooker Dane Coles pulled out of the New Zealand squad ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash in Argentina.
Stanley Cup champions Los Angeles Kings held their nerve in a 4-3 NHL pre-season win over the Arizona Coyotes on Monday.
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni was full of praise for his side after they equalled a Champions League Twenty20 record on Monday.
