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Chelsea  boss  Jose Mourinho  is expecting to start top scorer  Diego Costa  against both Sporting on Wednesday and  Arsenal  at the weekend, despite fears over the Spain international's fitness.

Manuel Neuer  has stressed that  Bayern Munich  realise they must keep working hard if they are to win silverware this term and has made it clear they will not take Tuesday's Champions League game with  CSKA Moscow  lightly. The Bundesliga champions started their European campaign with a 1-0 win over Manchester City, whereas CSKA were beaten 5-1 by Roma on matchday 1.

2014 Fifa U20 World Cup best player and top scorer Asisat Oshoala has credited her national award of Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) to her parents and mates at club and national team.

Robin van Persie  insists everything is in place for  Manchester United  to return to the Champions League this season.

Jose Mourinho  insists he will only leave  Chelsea  if he is sacked, though he has not ruled out the possibility of one day managing a Premier League rival.

Nigeria coach Edwin Okon on Monday named six foreign professionals along with 15 players based at home for the African Women’s Championship.

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali was reunited with NFL great Jim Brown on Saturday, almost 50 years after the pair were involved in a heated debate over the former's decision to not fight in the Vietnam War.

Andy Murray saved five match points before going on to beat Tommy Robredo 5-7 7-6 (11-9) 6-1 in the Shenzhen Open final in China.

ENGLAND John Obi Mikel  was a second half substitute for Chelsea in their 3-0 drubbing of Aston Villa at the Stamford Bridge. Goals from Diego Costa, Oscar and Willian were all the Blues needed to remain atop the English Premier League.

For all the upheaval at  Manchester United  in recent times, they have spent more than €257 million on new signings since they ran away with the Premier League title in 2012.

Former Nigeria head coach Samson Siasia has expressed his readiness to manage the Super Eagles if approached by the Nigeria Football Federation.

Former Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano believes Cristiano Ronaldo will continue to shine for the club long into his thirties.

Rio Ferdinand has all the qualities to be 'another Michel Platini' and take up a role running the game, according to QPR boss Harry Redknapp.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has not given up hope of Daniel Sturridge playing some part in the Merseyside derby.

Jose Mourinho admits he is powerless to prevent Spain selecting Diego Costa in their squad for next month's Euro 2016 qualifiers as the problems over his injury mount up.

Jose Mourinho reignited his feud with Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini by claiming he has ‘killed Mark Clattenburg’.

Louis van Gaal's work at Manchester United cannot be judged after just two months, according to Southampton striker Graziano Pelle.

Brazil Football Confederation (CBF) president Jose Maria Marin wants to see a rematch between Brazil and Germany.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored hat-trick number 25 of his Real Madrid career as Carlo Ancelotti’s side made it 18 goals in three games with a thumping win over Elche.

They came expecting to see something run-of-the-mill but left, bewildered, having witnessed something out of the ordinary.

Newcastle United gaffer Alan Pardew has told Sammy Ameobi that he is running out of time to prove himself with the Toon.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has taken the time to praise Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of his sublime performance in the 5-1 win over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday evening.

Robert Lewandowski voiced his delight with Bayern Munich's 4-0 victory over Paderborn in Wednesday's Bundesliga encounter at the Allianz Arena, but admitted that he would have liked to have scored another goal to silence his critics.

Wayne Rooney is adamant that Manchester United will enjoy a successful season despite their disappointing start.

Frank Lampard is set for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge in January with Manchester City after it was revealed that his stay at the Etihad has been extended.

US Ryder Cup captain Tom Watson says his team will be targeting Europe's best player and talisman as they seek to overturn golfing logic and recent history this week.

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has admitted that he is the not the player he once was, despite scoring two goals for the club so far this season.

Pep Guardiola has slammed the fixture congestion that is set to see Bayern Munich play their third game in seven days when they take on Paderborn on Tuesday.

Argentina boss Gerardo Martino insists that he has no problem with Carlos Tevez - despite once again overlooking the in-form forward.

Former  Barcelona  midfielder Luis Suarez Miramontes - who played for the Catalans between 1955 and 1961 - has little doubt that  Lionel Messi ,  Neymar  and ex-Liverpool star  Luis Suarez  will form a fine attacking partnership at the Camp Nou side.

Louis van Gaal has revealed he has not been satisfied with Wayne Rooney's performances as a striker so far for Manchester United, but due to his versatility can play him anywhere.

Marouane Fellaini has declared himself ready for action as Manchester United’s saviour after a month out on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

Wembley Stadium has been chosen to host the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020, Uefa has announced.

Jose Mourinho says his Chelsea side will have no problems motivating themselves to face Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Nigeria’s senior national team has dropped four places to 37th in the latest Fifa world ranking released on Thursday.

Warri Wolves football club yesterday defeated Sunshine Stars FC 1-0 in a Nigeria premier league game at the Warri City Stadium.

After years of refusing to be drawn on whether he supports Scottish independence or not, Wimbledon champion and Olympic gold medallist Andy Murray appears to have finally taken a side.

George Groves is a 'fraud' who does not deserve a shot at the WBC world title, according to the current champion Anthony Dirrell.

Jack Wilshere is confident he will be fit and ready for Saturday’s game at Aston Villa after tests on the ankle he twisted against Borussia Dortmund.

Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack claimed Mesut Ozil should have fought harder to stay at Real Madrid. 

Jose Mourinho claims Diego Costa cannot play three games a week for Chelsea because of a hamstring injury he picked up on international duty with Spain.

Arsenal are exploring the free transfer market in a desperate attempt to ease their defensive problems.

Ander Herrera has hailed Manchester United's new signings - particularly Angel Di Maria - after Louis van Gaal's side swept to an impressive 4-0 victory over QPR on Sunday.

ENGLAND Victor Moses  was on from start to finish in Stoke City’s 1-0 loss to Leicester City at the Britannia Stadium. The Potters bowed to a 64th-minute strike from Jose Leonardo Ulloa. The Chelsea loanee continues to search for his first Premier League goal since making his debut against Manchester City. Moses has played two league games this season.

Eden Hazard  is close to agreeing a new contract that will make him the best-paid player in  Chelsea 's history .

Jose Mourinho has laid his failure to win the Champions League with Real Madrid at the feet of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Shinji Kagawa dazzled on his Borussia Dortmund return to inspire a 3-1 victory over Freiburg in the Bundesliga.

A late  Neymar  double salvaged a 2-0 La Liga win for wasteful  Barcelona  over  Athletic Bilbao  at Camp Nou on Saturday.

Diego Costa  hit a superb hat-trick as  Chelsea  came from behind to beat  Swansea City  4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

Martin Demichelis' header rescued a 2-2 draw for Manchester City in an enthralling Premier League contest against Arsenal on Saturday.