Nottingham Forest and Everton face a points deduction after the clubs have been charged by the Premier League for a breach of their profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), the league said.

South Korea passed a physical test from Bahrain to win their Asian Cup Group E opener 3-1 thanks to Lee Kang-in’s second-half double at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium.

Former Australian football rep Stephen Laybutt’s body has been found in bushland in the New South Wales north coast in a tragic conclusion to a police search.

Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola earned Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain a 2-0 away win over RC Lens, extending their unbeaten league run to 13 games.

Manchester United were held to a 2-2 Premier League draw by Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in a disappointing result for Erik ten Hag’s team who twice took the lead but were pegged back by an aggressive performance from the visitors.

Aston Villa missed the chance to go level at the top of the Premier League when they were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton at Goodison Park, as they dominated possession but were unable to break down a stubborn home side.

Hosts Ivory Coast opened their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau.

Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne celebrates with manager Pep Guardiola after beating Newcastle in the Premier League

Lautoka Football Association President Shalendra Prasad says he has rejected a transfer request from Rewa for one of its star players.

Oscar Bobb scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City moved within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with victory over Newcastle in a breathless encounter at St James’ Park.

Cole Palmer’s first-half penalty gave Chelsea a narrow win over West London rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is likely to be out until the end of January, manager Pep Guardiola says.