Embattled Brazilian President Michel Temer has said he will fight allegations that he endorsed the paying of hush money to an ex-politician jailed for corruption.

Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel believes his side are underdogs for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final with Monaco.

Midfielder Lucas Leiva admits Liverpool’s title challenge could keep him at the club until the end of the season but he is now seriously considering his long-term future.

On December 12th, two of UFC’s most feared fighters will finally lock horns in one of the most anticipated clashes of the year, if not in UFC history. Aldo and McGregor will battle it out for UFC featherweight championship title on the biggest stage, the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Liverpool 2 Arsenal 2

Barcelona’s Dani Alves was the target of a racist slur last night after a banana was thrown on the pitch. His reaction? Pick it up and eat it…

Chelsea could be without three of their stalwards in Petr Cech, John Terry and Frank Lampard when they face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

David Moyes is so sure about his future as Manchester United manager that he boldly predicted that Tuesday’s game against Bayern Munich will be his first of many meetings with Pep Guardiola.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes when the two parties have an issue, they should work to resolve it between themselves.

Neymar scored his first goal for Barcelona as the Catalans came from behind to salvage a draw in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Vicente Calderon.

Nico Rosberg led from lights to flag to take victory in the Monaco Grand Prix 30 years after his father Keke emerged triumphant around the streets of the principality.

Demba Ba believes there is no better time for Chelsea to take on reigning champions Manchester City.

Should Tottenham be holding off Manchester United as tomorrow’s game comes to a close, Andre Villas-Boas had better hope his tailored training drills have paid off by the time that stoppage-time board goes up.

Oscar Pistorius led the calls for tougher regulations on running blades after the London Paralympics delivered their biggest shock so far.

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones hopes to put a difficult time behind him after fortune thrust him into Kenny Dalglish’s plans following 16 months in the wilderness.

Silvestre de Sousa lit up a damp, grey final meeting at York today with a 1,983-1 four-timer on Oceanway, Bannock, Orsippus and Licence To Till.

HARRY REDKNAPP has wanted to make a big signing all season, but if his goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is to be believed, Tottenham could have God on their side as they attempt the impossible against Real Madrid tomorrow.

Antonio Cassano's move to AC Milan will only be made official once the Serie A transfer opens on January 2.

Chelsea 4 Spartak Moscow 1

SO happy birthday Maradona, 50 today. And a belated happy birthday to Pelé, who turned 70 this day last week.

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton endured a wretched start to his German Grand Prix weekend as he crashed during a rain-hit first practice.

BRAZIL legend Pele has once again come out with strong criticism for Argentina coach Diego Maradona, questioning how his side has been playing in this World Cup.

Lewis Hamilton blew away McLaren’s overnight fears to offer genuine hope of ending Red Bull Racing’s domination of qualifying.

Arsenal 2 West Ham 0

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio could be back in contention for Saturday’s Merseyside derby against Everton at Anfield.

OUR FA Cup fourth-round tie at fortress Britannia was always going to be a stiff test, no matter what team Arsène put out.

Scunthorpe 2 Manchester City 4

Nelson Piquet Jnr will compete in NASCAR this year after failing to clinch a return to Formula One.

EVERTON have suspended striker Jo for a breach of club discipline.

Brazil’s president said “gringos” should pay Amazon nations to prevent deforestation.

Robinho could return for Manchester City a week on Wednesday when they face Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup.

Hull 0 Birmingham 1

Tottenham 2 Manchester City 1

Everton 1 Manchester City 2

Portsmouth 2 Everton 1

Man City 2 Aston Villa 0

Manchester United 4 Derby 2 (4-3 on aggregate)

NICOLAS ANELKA maintains Chelsea’s season is very much still alive despite falling further behind in the Barclays Premier League title race.

The family of Jean Charles de Menezes branded his inquest a “whitewash” today as a jury rejected police claims that the Brazilian was lawfully killed.

Valencia, Braga, Wolfsburg, Aston Villa, Hamburg and Ajax booked their places in the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup after a pulsating evening of European football that delivered 26 goals across eight games.

Hull 0 Bolton 1

CHELSEA boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is determined to keep up the pressure after getting his side back on the winning trail before they host Sunderland.

FELIPE MASSA insists he will push Lewis Hamilton all the way as the duo continue their battle for the world championship title at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.