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Barcelona accuse Bartomeu's board of 'serious criminal behaviour'

Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.

Celtic reap rewards of Japanese market on and off the pitch

Celtic and Rangers will renew their rivalry on Wednesday in a crucial battle for supremacy in the Scottish Premiership with a new legion of fans set to rise at the crack of dawn to tune in from Japan.

Ex-Wallabies fly-half Harris exits Pau early after injury nightmare

Former Wallabies fly-half Mike Harris has brought his two-year contract with Pau to a premature end after an injury-plagued year-and-a-half in south-western France, the Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.

Red-hot Japan down Saudis to move closer to World Cup

In-form Japan took a huge step towards World Cup qualification with a 2-0 home win over group leaders Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Dele Alli wants to be 'happy' again after Everton move

Dele Alli said he wanted to rediscover the joy of playing football after securing a move to Frank Lampard's Everton in an effort to revive his faltering career.

Financial probe into previous Barcelona board found 'very serious criminal behaviour' - lawyer

Barcelona's previous board, led by former president Josep Maria Bartomeu, showed "very serious criminal behaviour", a lawyer hired by the club said on Tuesday.

Premier League transfer window: winners and losers

Premier League clubs splashed the cash in the January transfer window, with most of the spending coming from teams scrambling to survive.

Unrest at home gives Burkina Faso 'added motivation' at Cup of Nations

Burkina Faso coach Kamou Malo admitted that news of political unrest in the country is spurring his team on at the Africa Cup of Nations as they prepare for Wednesday's semi-final against Senegal.

Senegal beginning to live up to billing after slow AFCON start

After a slow start to their Africa Cup of Nations campaign, Sadio Mane's Senegal are finally starting to justify their tag as pre-tournament favourites heading into Wednesday's semi-final against Burkina Faso.

Winter Olympics superpower Norway fears bittersweet backlash

When does Olympic dominance risk undermining the very sport that conferred that status?

Joao Cancelo signs contract extension at Man City

Joao Cancelo has signed a two-year contract extension keeping him at Manchester City until 2027, the Premier League leaders announced on Tuesday.

Premier League clubs spend nearly £300 million in transfer window

Premier League clubs splashed out nearly £300 million in January -- the second-highest amount ever spent in the winter transfer window -- boosted by a flurry of late big-money moves.

'Spirited on the slope': The downhill rise of Petra Vlhova

Before she became one of the world's top skiers, Petra Vlhova was a little girl with a speech impediment and a love for riding motorbikes growing up in the shadow of the Tatra mountains in Slovakia.

Red-hot Sixers slip past Grizzlies, Curry powers Warriors over Rockets

Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris combined for 64 points as the Philadelphia 76ers won their fifth straight game with a 122-119 overtime victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a clash between two of the hottest teams in the NBA on Monday.

Brady says he is still mulling over his NFL future

Tom Brady says he will "know when the time is right" but for now he taking his future "day-by-day" and hasn't made up his mind about retiring from the National Football League.

Cricket Australia denies 'fiery' Langer contract talks

Cricket Australia has denied reports national coach Justin Langer threw a tantrum at a "fiery" meeting after being told he may need to reapply for his job.

Alli, Van de Beek arrivals launch Lampard era at Everton

Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek joined Everton's bid to beat Premier League relegation on transfer deadline day after Frank Lampard was unveiled as the club's new manager.

Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford as Alli joins Lampard at Everton on deadline day

Christian Eriksen made a remarkable return to football on Monday by signing for Brentford, while Everton brought in Dele Alli and Donny van de Beek on the day they announced Frank Lampard as the club's new manager.

Barcelona set to sign Aubameyang from Arsenal - reports

Barcelona were reportedly closing in on the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on Monday night, after Arsenal agreed to let their former captain leave for free.

PSG thwarted in French Cup by surplus keeper Bulka

Paris Saint-Germain were eliminated from the French Cup on Monday as Marcin Bulka, a goalkeeper they loaned to Nice, saved twice in a penalty shootout to put his new team into the last eight.

Rangers seal shock swoop for Ramsey from Juventus

Rangers bolstered their bid to retain the Scottish Premiership with the loan signing of Aaron Ramsey on Monday from Juventus on loan until the end of the season.

US watchdog warns over athletes' safety at China Olympics

A US rights monitor sounded the alarm Monday over athletes' safety at China's upcoming Winter Olympics, after the host threatened "punishment" for anti-Beijing comments.

Van de Beek loan move launches Lampard era at Everton

Donny van de Beek became Frank Lampard's first signing at Everton after the Dutch midfielder completed a loan move from Manchester United.

Thiem skips Cordoba comeback with another hand injury

Austria's Dominic Thiem has pulled out of his planned comeback from a long injury layoff at the Cordoba Open on Monday because of pain in his hands between his knuckles.

Juve sign Switzerland's Zakaria from Gladbach, unload Bentancur and Kulusevski

Juventus have signed Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria from Borussia Moenchengladbach, the Serie A club said on Monday, in a busy transfer deadline day for the Old Lady of Italian football.

Ogier announces his cautious Le Mans debut

Sebastien Ogier, the dominant rally driver of the last decade, will make his debut in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in June, the Richard Mille Racing team announced on Monday.

'Football country' Canada closing in on World Cup berth

Canada coach John Herdman has warned his team against complacency after they moved to the brink of a first World Cup appearance since 1986 with an emotional victory over the United States.

Ndombele rejoins Lyon on loan from Spurs

French international midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has joined Lyon on a six-months loan from Tottenham Hotspur in a deal with an option to purchase, the Ligue 1 side said on Monday.

Ex-England all-rounder Bresnan retires from cricket

Former England all-rounder Tim Bresnan announced his immediate retirement from cricket on Monday at the age of 36.

Eriksen makes comeback at Brentford as Everton unveil Lampard on deadline day

Christian Eriksen made a remarkable return to football on Monday by signing for Brentford while Everton announced Frank Lampard as their new manager on a busy transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs.

Nadal edges ahead of Federer, Djokovic in GOAT debate

The numbers do not lie. Rafael Nadal stands alone on 21 Grand Slam titles, breaking a tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race to be crowned the greatest male tennis player of all time.

Everton appoint Lampard to save Premier League status

Everton on Monday appointed Frank Lampard as their new manager on a two-and-a-half year deal with the task of keeping the Toffees in the Premier League.

US watchdog issues warning on athletes' safety at China Olympics

A US rights monitor raised the alarm Monday over athletes' safety at China's upcoming Winter Olympics, after the host authorities threatened "punishment" for anti-Beijing comments.

Australian Open champion Barty extends lead in rankings

Ashleigh Barty's achievement in becoming the first Australian woman in 44 years to win the Australian Open title has seen her consolidate her place atop the WTA rankings.

Djokovic remains number one despite Australian Open absence

Rafael Nadal's record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in winning an epic Australian Open final frustrated Novak Djokovic's hopes of being the first to do so, but the Serb remains world number one in the rankings released Monday.

Salah-led Egypt tackle Cameroon in 'third final before final'

Mohamed Salah-captained Egypt face a "third final before the final" this week when they confront hosts Cameroon in an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Yaounde.

Eriksen signs for Brentford months after cardiac arrest at Euro 2020

Christian Eriksen has completed a remarkable return to the Premier League, signing for Brentford just seven months after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark at last year's European Championship.

Nadal 'doesn't care' if he's best ever after record 21st Slam

Rafael Nadal says he "doesn't care much" if his record 21st Grand Slam title makes him the best men's tennis player in history, after edging ahead of great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic with his thrilling Australian Open win.

From Novak to Nadal: talking points from the Australian Open

The Australian Open ended in the early hours of Monday morning with one of the all-time great men's finals.

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