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FIFA has fined the Nigeria Football Federation 6,000 Swiss Francs (about N2,177,280) for fielding an ineligible player in a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifying match.

The South African former Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius who has been jailed for killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp has sustained injuries during a brawl in prison.

Chelsea have been drawn against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League, while Tottenham will face Italian champions Juventus.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had water and milk thrown at him in a row following Manchester City's derby win at Old Trafford.

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the Ballon d‘Or for world player of the year on Thursday for a joint-record fifth time, going level with eternal rival and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi as the player to have won the prize the most times.

Serena Williams has entered the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley has said.

Manchester City lost for the first time in 29 matches as Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk won to join City in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Jose Mourinho says teams will not be "jumping with happiness" if they are drawn to face Manchester United in the Champions League knockout stage after his side beat CSKA Moscow to win their group.

Manchester City came from behind to win a record-equalling 13th Premier League match in a row with victory over stubborn West Ham at Etihad Stadium.

England have been drawn with Belgium, Panama and Tunisia in Group G at next year's Fifa World Cup in Russia.