The Ftse struggled to make headway yesterday as the falling price of crude dragged on stocks after a key meeting of oil producers ended in stalemate.

UEFA president Michel Platini has once again stressed his belief that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar must be held during the winter.

Frankel was named Cartier Horse Of The Year at a glittering awards ceremony of invited guests in London.

Retief Goosen’s birdie-eagle finish to win the Qatar Masters has earned the South African the European Tour’s Golfer of the Month award for January.