VILLARREAL 1-1 BARCELONA - PETE JENSON AT ESTADIO DE LA CERAMICA: Lionel Messi saved a point for Barcelona with a last minute free-kick but it might not be enough to save their season in La Liga as they fell five points behind Real Madrid having played a game more. They were lacklustre for long spells in the newly-renamed Estadio de le Ceramica and it was no surprise when Villarreal took the lead on 50 minutes after Lucas Digne gave the ball away high up the pitch. The home side swept forward and Nicola Sansone applied the finishing touch at the far post from Alexandre Pato’s pass despite Neymar’s sprint back to block the shot.
'I am here most of all because of Wenger': Ozil warns he'll only stay if the Arsenal manager does too
JACK GAUGHAN: Mesut Ozil is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal — but only if Arsene Wenger remains as manager of the club. Contract discussions between the Gunners and Ozil are ongoing as he moves into the final 18 months of his current deal. The German playmaker revealed he is waiting on Wenger to decide whether to continue beyond this season before penning fresh terms.
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Terry sent off on first-team return but Blues cruise through in FA Cup as hot-shot Pedro, Batshuayi and Willian punish Peterborough
CHELSEA 4-1 PETERBOROUGH UNITED - SAMI MOKBEL AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Normal service resumed for Chelsea. Not, though, for captain John Terry. The Blues routinely dispatched of League One Peterborough to help heal the wounds of Wednesday's loss at Tottenham. But the pain of a personally disappointing season goes on for Terry, who was shown a straight red card on his first start for the club since October. The Chelsea skipper pleaded with referee Kevin Friend after his foul on Lee Angol.
Spurs made to work before Davies opens account and Son adds shine to victory over stubborn Villa
TOTTENHAM 2-0 ASTON VILLA - MATT BARLOW AT WHITE HART LANE: Mauricio Pochettino made nine changes but still required two more before Tottenham could finally dispose of stubborn Aston Villa. Pochettino’s fringe players toiled for more than 70 minutes against Steve Bruce’s team and only made the breakthrough when Dele Alli and Georges-Kevin Nkoudou came off the bench. It was Nkoudou who produced the pace and trickery to add a 20-minute flourish to an otherwise dull FA Cup third-round tie.
Liverpool frustrated as Klopp's kids fail to break down League Two outfit Plymouth
LIVERPOOL 0-0 PLYMOUTH - IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: It is 293 miles from Plymouth to Liverpool which is a big ask in January for a game scheduled for lunchtime. The FA Cup still has the capacity to repay commitment and loyalty, though, and if this scoreless draw does not exactly count as among the memorable afternoons in the competition’s history it was more than enough for the thousands of supporters from Devon crammed in to the Anfield Road End.
Klopp-elganger, Can gets a finger in the ear and half-and-half shirts: Seven things you missed from Anfield stalemate
Plymouth Argyle earned a hard-fought replay against Liverpool in third round of the FA Cup after holding Jurgen Klopp's side to a frustrating goalless draw at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds dominated possession throughout the match but were unable to break down the League Two side, who have now secured a lucrative return fixture at Home Park. Although the match itself was largely devoid of excitement, Sportsmail has uncovered a number of interesting points from the game that you may have missed.
Crystal Palace star Zaha sets up winner on Ivory Coast debut as they down Sweden

Having been snubbed by Roy Hodgson, current Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce, and then Gareth Southgate, Zaha switched allegiance to the country of his birth - Ivory Coast - and was called up to their squad for the upcoming African Cup of Nations. The former England international has taken to his new international environment like a duck to water. Zaha provided the perfect cross for Giovanni Sio to head home a 50th minute winner for the Elephants.
Boro ease past Owls as Leadbitter, Negredo and De Roon seal spot in fourth-round draw despite red for Ayala
MIDDLESBROUGH 3-0 SHEFF WED CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE: It says a lot that Middlesbrough actually played better with 10 men, Daniel Ayala’s dismissal having snapped them from the slumber of another tie which was doing little to restore the magic of the FA Cup.
The day Semedo's pal Ronaldo called Bannan and Fletcher's bluff... as Real Madrid star vows to visit Hillsborough
Chances are you haven't heard the one about Barry Bannan in Amsterdam with Cristiano Ronaldo. As Christmas party tricks go, this has to be up there. The occasion was Sheffield Wednesday's festive shindig, when almost all of Carlos Carvalhal's squad flew to Holland in late November, hours after beating Wolves in the Championship. Drink was flowing and Wednesday were bonding when Bannan suggested to club captain Jose Semedo he get his apparent best friend on the phone. It turns out Semedo's closest companion currently has the Ballon d'Or in pride of place in his Madrid villa.
Neymar poses with Pato as lethal Brazilian striking duo catch up after tightly fought draw
Alexandre Pato took to Instagram to share a photo with Neymar in the wake of Villarreal's impressive draw against Barcelona. The Brazilian pair were clearly enjoying their reunion and Pato accompanied his picture with the caption: 'Good to see you!' Both strikers started for their respective sides but Pato had the better of the action with Neymar continuing his goal drought.
Life after the final whistle: From a fisherman to a gang squad police officer... the obscure jobs ex-pros have gone into after retirement
In their pomp, they played in front of an adoring crowd, earning thousands of pounds a week. Rather than make the obvious move into coaching or punditry, these former footballers opted to pursue obscure jobs after hanging up their boots. From a pastor to a fisherman and from a policeman to a presenter, here MailOnline looks at those footballers in their second lives. Former Manchester United player Phil Mulryne (left), who once rubbed shoulders with David Beckham and Ryan Giggs is now training to be a priest; Dion Dublin now presents Homes Under The Hammer (second left); towering striker Kevin Francis is now a gang squad police officer in Canada (second right), while former England midfielder Lee Bowyer (right) is a fisherman in France.
Teenager Sessegnon hits winner on FA Cup debut as Fulham fight back at Cardiff
RALPH ELLIS AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Whatever Cardiff get paid by BBC Wales for putting their FA Cup games on live TV it isn't enough. If it was billions, it still wouldn't be. For the second year in a row they got knocked out of the third round in front of the ghostly atmosphere of a deserted stadium as a bizarre kick off time made thousands stay away. Goals by Stefan Johansen and 16-year-old prodigy Ryan Sessegnon took Fulham through, deservedly even though Cardiff had taken the lead with an eighth minute deflected Anthony Pilkington free kick.
Return of hired gun Morgan: He's the free spirit who earns a six-figure salary and now he's breezing back after four months off
RICHARD GIBSON: Eoin Morgan will lead an England team on to a cricket field on Tuesday. It has been a while. So much so that three days before Morgan last fulfilled his duty as England’s limited-overs captain, Sam Allardyce took his place in the dugout in Trnava, Slovakia, as England football manager. The 50-over warm-up match versus India A at Mumbai’s resplendent Brabourne Stadium ends a four-month exile, one largely self-imposed by Morgan’s decision to skip the autumn tour of Bangladesh on security grounds, and one which jeopardised his authority as the team’s leader.
Bellerin sports daring jacket at London Fashion Week as Wenger confirms injury
Hector Bellerin has been pictured relaxing at London Fashion Week just 24 hours after Arsenal progressed to the fourth round of the FA Cup. Bellerin, who was spotted wearing a rather wacky jacket, posed for photographs during one of the busiest weeks in the fashion calendar.
Juventus stretch Serie A lead to four points after Higuain double and Dybala penalty
JUVENTUS 3-0 BOLOGNA: Two goals from Gonzalo Higuain and a penalty from Paulo Dybala saw Juventus stretch their lead at the top of Serie A to four points. Miralem Pjanic's perfect ball found Higuain who scored with a sumptuous first-time volley in the seventh minute. Their lead was doubled just before half-time as Marios Oikonomou brought down Stefano Sturaro in the box to give away a penalty. Paulo Dybala duly sent Antonio Mirante the wrong way.
Perisic brace seals comeback victory as Inter Milan make it four wins on the spin
UDINESE 1-2 INTER MILAN: Ivan Perisic scored twice as Inter Milan came from a goal down to beat Udinese and win their fourth straight game in Serie A on Sunday. Perisic equalised in first-half added time, slotting a shot inside the near post after receiving a pass from Mauro Icardi, before heading in from a free kick three minutes from time. It was the first brace Perisic has scored in Serie A since joining Inter from Wolfsburg in 2015. The Croatia international now has six goals in the league this season, making him their second top scorer behind Icardi.
Gone in 35 seconds: After six months out with injury, England star Haskell knocks himself out in his first tackle
WASPS 22-16 LEICESTER TIGERS - CHRIS FOY AT THE RICOH ARENA: James Haskell's comeback lasted a grand total of 35 seconds as he appeared to be knocked out going head-first into a tackle. The England flanker last played for his club on May 21 last year. Having gone on to make a herculean contribution to the 3-0 whitewash of Australia, he had toe surgery and has been striving to recover ever since.
Saracens duo Barrington and Barritt set to face bans for double tackle on Parling
Former England star Geoff Parling was taken off on a stretcher during Saturday’s draw between Saracens and Exeter after the dual impact jolted his neck sideways to leave him unconscious. Barrington was shown a red card for his follow-through — striking Parling’s head with his shoulder — but Barritt was not punished for the initial swinging arm connecting with the neck.
Pittsburgh Steelers make dominance count as Ajayi has a night to forget for Miami
PITTSBURGH STEELERS 30-12 MIAMI DOLPHINS: Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell scored two touchdowns each as the Pittsburgh Steelers outclassed the Miami Dolphins in Sunday's wild-card play-off match. Brown weaved through the Dolphins defence in the third minute to score his first career post-season touchdown. Brown then went one better with a 62-yard run into the end zone after recieving a short Ben Roethlisberger pass.
STARS OF SPORT
- Barcelona star Neymar poses with his fellow Brazilian Alexandre Pato The pair posed after Villarreal held Luis Enrique's side in draw
- Harry Kane revels in 'amazing feeling' after partner Kate Goodland gives birth to daughter Ivy Jane Couple announced birth of first child on Twitter
- Josh Ward-Hibbert was Wimbledon's fastest server, now the 22-year-old stars on a different court The former tennis player now plays basketball
- James Haskell is 'just embarrassed' as Wasps director of rugby plays down fears over health of England star Flanker's comeback lasted just 35 seconds
- Hector Bellerin turns up at London Fashion Week after Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms injury Hector Bellerin has been relaxing at event
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- Mourinho returns to the training ground less than 24 hours after win over Reading The Old Trafford boss put his players through their paces ahead of Hull City
- Was this Schneiderlin's last meal out as a Manchester United player? The Everton target dined out with team-mates Mata, Blind and Darmian
- Merci for the support my friend: Pogba thanks fan from Australia for showing his support The Frenchman took time out to pose with a fan from Down Under
- Draxler backed to shine by PSG boss Emery after making goalscoring start The German playmaker scored against Bastia in a 7-0 win for PSG
- Sure you don't want to keep this one, Wayne? Rooney appears to offer shirt swap after win Manchester United star offers up his top after landmark goal
- Gabriel's moment to forget and five more things you missed from Arsenal's FA Cup third round win at Preston Brazilian defender at fault at Deepdale
- Behind the scenes at Brentford: Martin Allen suffers heartache, but calls it the highlight of his career Mad Dog holds back the tears on his return
- Djokovic beats Murray in three sets to end world No 1's 28-game winning streak and seal Qatar victory MIKE DICKSON reports on Scot's defeat
- Draxler performs awkward yet hilarious initiation song in front of Paris Saint-Germain team-mates 23-year-old German tries to sing French song
- Ronaldo shows off special Nike Ballon d'Or boots in first Bernabeu appearance since scooping prestigious award for a fourth time Class of his own
- Alli celebrates form by attending London Fashion Week event Having scored seven in the past four, Dele Alli looks as sharp off the pitch as he does on it
- Posing in 'paradise'... which sports star is snapped on their 32nd birthday? Global superstar shared the picture with followers on Instagram
- 50 years on from Wee Rangers shocking the big boys, meet the wild man of Berwick The 1-0 win in 1967 is perhaps the cup's greatest ever upset
- Ajayi: I'm not the only playmaker in Miami... and we're going to have a good day against Pittsburgh Steelers Jay Ajayi tells all about wild card weekend
- Coutinho's back! Star playmaker returns to Liverpool training as he steps up recovery from ankle injury He hasn't played for the club since November 26
- Goodbye Mikel: Midfielder pens open letter to Chelsea fans as he heads to China 'I say goodbye as a champion of England and Europe,' he wrote
- Mikel arrived at Chelsea as the teenager who had already signed for Manchester United! The story of Chelsea's signing of Mikel is a rather strange one
- Eh, Bobby! Arsenal stars share a laugh with legend Pires during training Arsene Wenger's side were in good spirits at London Colney
- Neymar shows off his shady side as football's new endorsment king continues to make millions off the field Barcelona star posed with sultry model
- Birthday boy Carroll shows off his balloons West Ham striker Andy Carroll was in the party mood as he marked his big day with partner Billi Mucklow
- Ronaldo wraps up warm in Real Madrid training as Zidane reveals plan to rest him more often Real Madrid trained in freezing temperatures
- Mata jokes it's the '137th attempt' after hitting strike while ten-pin bowling Juan Mata showed his prowess on the bowling lanes in some downtime
- Barca crash to shock defeat as Williams and Aduriz hand NINE-man Atletico Bilbao victory Hosts hung on to beat Lionel Messi and Co in the Copa del Rey
- Defoe floats like a butterfly in a cryogenic gym sessions Jermain Defoe has rolled back the years of late and has been keeping a cool head in training
- 2-0 BOOM! Alli's lingerie model girlfriend Ruby Mae celebrates Tottenham star's headed double against Chelsea Watching in crowd
- Barry Fry: I've had two heart attacks, new hips, 56 pre-seasons and I've loved it... now for Chelsea in the Cup READ THE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW
- Lookman joins Everton from Charlton for £10m Ademola Lookman, 19, came through Charlton's youth set-up, and put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half-year deal
- A guaranteed ticket to take Arsenal to new heights! Gunners unveil incredible new club plane to fly stars around world in trophy hunt Flying high
- Can Cazorla recreate his OWN free-kick? Watch Arsenal star bid to score repeat of amazing FA Cup final effort Was it a one-off?
- Any tips for staying the distance, Sir? Golden boy Farah visits Arsenal to discuss tactics with Wenger and Welbeck Mo Farah is a massive Arsenal fan
- Mourinho feeling the cold as he leaves the Lowry... but has Manchester United boss finally found his mojo? Wrapped up warm but smiling again
- MARTIN KEOWN: Alli's timing is everything Spurs belied pre-match expectations to comfortably beat Antonio Conte's side
- Costa rows with Pedro as Courtois dabs to try and stop Alli's header After the breathless encounter, catch up on seven things you just might have missed
- Day in life of DeGale Ahead of his fight with Badou Jack, James DeGale spoke about sparring with his mum and winning over the British public
- Pogba enjoys downtime in Hale Fresh from helping Manchester United's recent resurgence, Paul Pogba took some time out to relax
- King James on target James Rodriguez was given his chance as Madrid played the Copa del Rey tie without Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale
- Giroud faces fans' backlash after scorpion kick celebration... when it was only 3-3! Even his team-mates tried to hurry the striker back into action
- Cheeky Ibrahimovic ruins Mhkitaryan's moment on camera by shooting into adverts behind him Dressing-room mischief maker strikes again
- Ref sends player off... after standing on him! Porto ace Danilo is at the centre of one of the strangest refereeing decisions that has ever been made...
- Lukaku jokes Pogba is trying to 'break my neck' in playful video with Man United ace Everton fans will not want their star striker manhandled!
- Playboy Gayle enjoys New Year carnival by performing VERY raunchy dance West Indies star Chris Gayle seen living it up during party in St Kitts
- Federer suffers setback in injury return as he is shocked by teenager Zverev The Swiss great lost an entertaining Hopman Cup tie Down Under
- Mane, Gueye and Kouyate train with Senegal ahead of Africa Cup of Nations Premier League stars joined up with their team-mates in Dakar
- A stadium fit for champions? Tottenham reveal latest vision for futuristic new home Work is well underway on Tottenham's new 61,000 capacity arena
- The gloves are off! Livid Sanchez fumes after final whistle Chilean ripped his gloves off and hurled them to the floor before storming down the tunnel
- Bring me sunshine! Olivier Giroud celebrated against Bournemouth by copying his scorpion kick... but ended up looking like Morecambe and Wise!
- DeGale goes through gruelling final day of strength training ahead of Jack fight James DeGale is making the most of his sun-soaked camp in Miami
- Serena dumped out of Auckland Classic in second round Serena Williams crashed in a see-saw contest in a blow to her Australian Open perparations
- Clement on hand to see Swansea win Swansea produced the perfect performance in front of their new boss, but Sam Allardyce's struggles go on
- Coman, Alaba and Sanches land in Doha The stars of Bayern Munich have jetted off to Doha, swapping the chilly weather of Germany for sun-baked Middle East
- Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez are mobbed by fans on return to Madeira as they visit his CR7 hotel Eventful return to his home island of Madeira
- Messi, Suarez and Iniesta spread cheer After an opening training session watched by thousands of supporters, they headed to a children's ward
- Liverpool legend Gerrard bumps into former team-mate Toure at breakfast in Dubai 'When you bumped into a good mate at breakfast', said former captain
- Draxler completes £34million move to PSG from Bundesliga strugglers Wolfsburg Had been a long-term target of Arsenal but goes to France
- DeGale working hard in the Miami heat as he prepares for Jack fight James DeGale has touched down in Miami as he puts the final touches to preparation
- Hallelujah! Jesus touches down to begin his City career... but the Brazilian doesn't seem too happy with the cold British weather 30C in Sao Paulo
- United outcast Schweinsteiger wishes fans a happy new year with wife Ana Ivanovic His wife, who recently retired from tennis, joined him for message
- Evra performs hilarious impressions of his Juventus team-mates Cuadrado and Mandzukic He is no stranger to a funny social media post
- 'Three points and three stitches': Herrera shows off battle wound after West Ham win The Spaniard was all smiles following United's vital top-flight victory
- Van Gerwen claims memorable World Darts Championship title with victory over Anderson Untouchable in 2016 with 25 trophies to his name
- Jesus admits it is hard to say 'goodbye to something that has done you so well' as he prepares for City move He has bid an emotional farewell to Palmeiras
- Joshua plays floodlit football with Juventus duo Dybala and Pjanic Anthony Joshua has temporarily swapped the boxing gloves for football boots in Dubai
- Hollywood actress Longoria to host FIFA Football Awards The star will be on presenting duties as Ronaldo, Griezmann and Messi battle it out
- Suited and booted McGregor looks sharp at sister's wedding The fighter proved he has a softer side after attending the wedding of his sister Aoife
LATEST MATCH REPORTS

- Tottenham 2-0 Aston Villa: Ben Davies scores his first goal for Spurs to help secure Mauricio Pochettino's men an FA Cup fourth round spot
- Chelsea 4-1 Peterborough: Pedro nets a brace to kill off the Posh with a red card for John Terry the Blues' only blemish
- Middlesbrough 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Grant Leadbitter, Alvaro Negredo and Marten de Roon put Boro into FA Cup round four despite Daniel Ayala being sent off
- Liverpool 0-0 Plymouth: Jurgen Klopp's kids held at home as League Two high-flyers force FA Cup replay
- Cardiff City 1-2 Fulham: Teenager Ryan Sessegnon hits winner on his FA Cup debut as visitors seal comeback
- Udinese 1-2 Inter Milan: Ivan Perisic brace seals comeback victory and extends winning streak to four games
- Preston North End 1-2 Arsenal: Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud strike for the visitors as they manage a comeback to avoid an FA Cup upset at Deepdale
- Manchester United 4-0 Reading: Wayne Rooney levels Sir Bobby Charlton's club record goal tally as Red Devils easily topple the Royals
- Everton 1-2 Leicester: Ahmed Musa scores twice as Claudio Ranieri's Foxes come from behind to knock the Toffees out of the FA Cup
- West Brom 1-2 Derby: Darren Bent and Tom Ince seal second-half comeback with two goals in three minutes to cancel out Matt Phillips opener
- Stoke 0-2 Wolves: Helder Costa and Matt Doherty help Paul Lambert's side cause an FA Cup shock
- Hull 2-0 Swansea: Abel Hernandez and Josh Tymon strike late to hand new boss Marco Silva victory
- Brentford 5-1 Eastleigh: Tom Field scores twice as Bees make it an unhappy return for Martin Allen
- Bolton Wanderers 0-0 Crystal Palace: League One side force replay in FA Cup third round as wait goes on for Sam Allardyce's first win as Eagles boss
- Sunderland 0-0 Burnley: Premier League duo headed for unwanted replay after stalemate
- Norwich 2-2 Southampton: Steven Naismith goal deep into stoppage time brings about Cup replay
FOOTBALL NEWS
Sure you don't want to keep this one? Rooney appears to offer shirt swap after United win... but why did Evans refuse?

Wayne Rooney wrote his name into more history books on Saturday afternoon by scoring his 249th goal for Manchester United, thus equalling the all-time record held by Sir Bobby Charlton. His goal against Reading may have been scrappy — it went in off of his knee — but it is surely one the Manchester United and England captain will remember for years to come. And it goes without saying the shirt he wore when he matched the record would be a treasured. Try telling that to Reading midfielder George Evans, who appeared to reject the chance to own the shirt any Manchester United fan would move mountains to own.
Derry is a cut above as he recalls time at Leeds ahead of facing former side
Shaun Derry is still the straight-talking, football fanatic he was when pulling on the white of Leeds United. But as he prepares to lead his Cambridge United side into an FA Cup tie against the club he calls the biggest of his playing career, there is a distinguishing difference. ‘The sideburns were disastrous weren’t they,’ says Derry with a laugh when reminded of the hairstyle that characterised his time at Elland Road.
Manchester United U19s celebrate after dramatic cup win
Manchester United's Under 19s picked up silverware after dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Hannover in the Sparkasse & VGH Cup tournament in Germany on Sunday. The team, including highly-rated 16-year-old Dutch midfielder Tahith Chong, shone throughout the indoor tournament. Goals from Aidan Barlow and Angel Gomes saw them beat PSV 2-0 in the quarter-final before strikes from Joshua Bohui, George Tanner and Chong saw them seal a 3-1 victory over a strong Wolfsburg outfit in the semis.
Crowd trouble mars Egypt's win over Tunisia as fans clash with riot police
Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations warm-up win over Tunisia was overshadowed by crowd protests and clashes with police in Cairo on Sunday night. Supporters protesting against local club Zamalek's chairman Mortada Mansour raised banners reading 'Release our fans, execute Mansour', as riot police and plain-clothed officers tried to contain disorder. On the field, Al Ahly striker Marwan Mohsen scored the only goal of the game to hand the hosts a 1-0 victory.
Why are you killing the romance? BBC blasted for snubbing Sutton's FA Cup third round tie against Wimbledon
RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT GANDER GREEN LANE: Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley has blasted the BBC over their decision not to screen this third-round stalemate at Sutton, claiming they are failing in their remit to return the 'romance' to the FA Cup. Ardley was stunned that the Beeb and BT Sport opted against televising their clash with non-League Sutton in favour of the top sides from the Premier League.
Leicester goalkeeper Schmeichel crowned Danish Player of the Year after Premier League triumph
Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has been crowned the 2016 Danish Player of the Year after helping his team to a stunning Premier League title. The 30-year-old, who was also nominated for the award in 2014 and 2015, broke Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen’s three-year stranglehold over the award after his role in the 5000-1 upset.
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Semenya marries long-term partner who helped her beat the 'haters' in extravagant white wedding ceremony
The 26-year-old 800m runner (inset) wed Violet Raseboya in a lavish traditional ceremony in her native South Africa (left) while also celebrating her 26th birthday. Semenya, who has faced controversy throughout her career and was once forced to undergo humiliating gender testing to prove she was female due to her high levels of testosterone, uploaded pictured of the event at an exclusive venue in Pretoria and called it 'our perfect day'. She donned a blue 'Prince Charming'-style outfit while Violet wore a full-length white lace and appliqué dress (right).
DeGale planning on building property portfolio for his retirement as he prepares for unification fight
James DeGale says Saturday's unification clash with WBC champion Badou Jack will ensure his family's future becomes as safe as houses.
Ward-Hibbert was Wimbledon's fastest server, now he stars on a new court
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MIKE DICKSON: The looming Australian Open will rekindle memories for Josh Ward-Hibbert who, in 2012, won the junior doubles in Melbourne and reached the last eight of the singles. Four years on, however, his dreams have taken a sharp change of direction with, in a highly unusual switch, him pursuing a career in professional basketball. Nottingham's Ward-Hibbert, formerly a world ranked top ten junior and holder of the record for the fastest ever recorded serve in the Wimbledon boys' event, began 2016 as an ambitious tennis player.
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Poor Mad Dog loses his bite: Behind the scenes at Brentford as Allen has FA Cup heartache... and tears in his eyes
FA Cup third round day for National League Eastleigh is a major date after drawing Championship side Brentford away. Eastleigh manager Mad Dog Martin Allen has invited The Mail on Sunday to join his squad for the whole day to see what the experience is like. SAM CUNNINGHAM spent 48 hours with 'Mad Dog' in the build-up and though the result ends in a goal-filled defeat, the match's entertainment is rivalled by what goes on behind the scenes...