Football Fixtures

What is going wrong with Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid's recent lack of form, and why it is all going wrong for Xabi Alonso.

Laurens: Chelsea can definitely win the Premier League

Julien Laurens explains why he thinks Chelsea should not be ruled out as a serious contender for the Premier League title.

MLS Cup conference finals talking points: Allende outshines Messi

Tadeo Allende's performance of a lifetime and the own goal that broke San Diego hearts. Cesar Hernandez and Joseph Lowery sum up the best and worst of the MLS conference finals as Inter Miami book a date with Vancouver.

Transfer rumors, news: Man City eye Semenyo move in January

Manchester City could move to sign AFC Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Chelsea, Arsenal put on a show; Xabi Alonso's Madrid mess; more

Sunday's clash between Premier League title chasers lived up to expectations with drama, controversy and grit. PLUS: Xabi Alonso's tactics lead to Madrid losing more points, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

South Africa's AFCON squad sees Themba Zwane out, QPR's Tylon Smith in for Bafana

Themba Zwane has been omitted from Bafana Bafana's 25-man squad for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Shandre Campbell and Tylon Smith the two surprise inclusions.