Gareth Bale scored his first hat-trick in a Real Madrid shirt as the Spanish giants comfortably beat Real Valladolid to move within three points of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
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Hull owner Assem Allam: Critics ‘can die as soon as they want’
Hull owner Assem Allam has told fans “they can die as soon as they want” in response to protests about his plans to change the club’s name.
Cristiano Ronaldo given most valuable car from Real Madrid
As part of the partnership between Real Madrid and Audi, all 23 members of the squad plus the manager are given a brand new free car every year.
Barcelona confirm Messi return to Argentina
Barcelona confirm Messi return to Argentina for next phase of recovery Richard Farley Out since Nov. 10, Lionel Messi is set to return to Argentina for what Barcelona is calling “the second phase” of his recovery from a hamstring injury.
Referee and two others charged in FA hacking inquiry
Three men including a referee have been charged over allegations of computer hacking at the Football Association.
World Cup seeding: How to play the game
Many football fans will be scratching their heads to see Switzerland among the top seeds at next year’s World Cup finals, while thoroughbreds like the Netherlands and Italy are not.
Six arrests in football match-fixing investigation
Six men have been arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency investigating alleged match fixing in English football.
World Cup 2014: No plans to move tournament from Brazil
Fifa says it has no plans to move the 2014 World Cup away from Brazil despite the latest setback to preparations for next summer’s tournament.
Champions League: Neil Lennon rues Celtic’s Europe exit
Manager Neil Lennon pointed to profligacy, limited quality and missing key players for Celtic’s European exit.
Manchester United: Plane aborts landing in Germany
Manchester United’s plane had to abort its landing 400m above the runway as they flew to Germany for the Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen.
Kaka eyes turning point for AC Milan against Celtic
Kaka believes a win over Celtic could be a turning point for AC Milan’s season amid reports that defeat could cost the Italians’ coach his job.
Blatter condemns Betis fans over ‘racist’ Paulao chanting
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has criticised Real Betis supporters after they appeared to make racist gestures towards one of their own players.
How did Brazil become World Cup favourites?
After the recent 5-0 demolition of Honduras, coach Luiz Felipe Scolari put on his best man-of-destiny steely glare and declared “Brazil will be world champions”.
Michael Clarke fined for ‘broken arm’ comment
Australia captain Michael Clarke has been fined 20% of his match fee for warning England’s James Anderson to expect a broken arm.
BPL corruption hearing begins in Dhaka
The preliminary hearing into the alleged match-fixing and spot-fixing scandal in the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League began in Dhaka on Sunday. Legal representatives of eight of the nine people charged participated in the proceedings; the next hearing is scheduled for…
England suffer crushing Ashes defeat
England slumped to a humiliating 381-run defeat in the first Test as Mitchell Johnson once again blew their fragile batting away.
Zidane was better than Messi: Pele
Pele says Zinedine Zidane was a better player than Lionel Messi when he was at his peak but revealed he would vote for the Barcelona star ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d’Or.
Manny Pacquiao beats Brandon Rios on points in comeback fight
Manny Pacquiao put on a dazzling boxing display to beat American Brandon Rios and win his first fight in two years.
Ribery: Ronaldo deserves Ballon d’Or too
Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery has claimed that both he and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo would be worthy winners of the 2013 Ballon d’Or.
As captain I need more runs – McCullum
Brendon McCullum, the New Zealand captain, has said he needs more runs in Tests to “lead from the front” and is not as worried about his form in the shorter formats.
England collapse to Australia at the Gabba
England suffered a calamitous second afternoon as they collapsed from 82-2 to 136 all out to hand Australia total control of the first Test.
Fifa opens Croatia proceedings after win over Iceland
Fifa has begun disciplinary proceedings into events that followed Croatia’s World Cup play-off win over Iceland.
George Groves outlines plan to beat Carl Froch on Saturday
Coverage: Live on BBC Radio 5live from 21:45 GMT; live text commentary on BBC Sport website, app & mobile devices George Groves has revealed his game plan to beat Carl Froch in forensic detail ahead of their eagerly-anticipated grudge match…
World Cup 2014: Uruguay clinch final spot with Jordan win
Uruguay became the last nation to book their spot at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil with a 0-0 second-leg draw against play-off opponents Jordan.
Stuart Broad unconcerned by Aussie abuse
England paceman Stuart Broad was able to laugh off the boos he received from Australian fans on the first day of the Ashes after he took 5-65 as the hosts were reduced to 273-8 in Brisbane.
BPL corruption hearing set to begin
Bangladesh’s anti-corruption tribunal’s preliminary hearing to look into allegations of match-fixing and spot-fixing in the Bangladesh Premier League will begin on November 24.
Hodgson refuses to panic despite England’s friendly defeats
England manager Roy Hodgson insists the first back-to-back Wembley defeats since 1977 is not a reason to panic.
Andy Murray returns to court after back operation
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has practised on court for the first time since his back surgery in September.
Sweden’s Larsson warns of Portugal tricks
Sweden midfielder Sebastian Larsson believes English referee Howard Webb will not fall for Portugal’s “tricks” when the two countries meet in the second leg of their World Cup play-off.
Kevin Pietersen wants to play until 2016
England batsman Kevin Pietersen says he wants to play for his country until at least the 2015-16 tour of South Africa.