El Clasico - Iniesta, Suarez and Neymar crush pathetic Madrid, with Messi coming on to join the fun

FT: Real Madrid 0 v 4 Barcelona

                                                                      (Suarez, Neymar, Iniesta, Suarez)

Iniesta summed it up this way: "We only wanted to be ourselves and we have done that. We neutralised Madrid".

It proved to be one of the great Clasico pastings of recent times, Madrid were as flat and lumpen as Barca were smart and snappy. Some great goals, and wonderful movement from Suarez and Neymar. The great Iniesta also getting in on the act - and all this with Messi watching most of it from the bench! This is Barcelona's biggest Clasico win at the Bernabeu since beating Real Madrid 6-2 in May 2009. 

The  victory gave Barcelona a six-point lead in the Spanish league standings, and halted Madrid’s 22-game unbeaten streak at home in the league. More pixs after the cut.

English Premier League round-up: Leicester, United lead pack as Arsenal and City both lose..

The beneficiaries of the weekend's matches were obviously Leicester City and Manchester United as Manchester City and Arsenal both came crashing to spirited West Brom and Liverpool sides. Leicester and United now occupy the top two spots.

The day's proceedings began at Vicarage road, a difficult place to come by, with Watford hosting Manchester United who were missing Anthony Martial and Wayne Rooney, leaving Memphis Depay to deliver up front, and the Netherlands international did so with aplomb, volleying home United's opener from Ander Herrera's cross.

Sepp Blatter & Michel Platini appeals against bans rejected

Fifa president Sepp Blatter and vice-president Michel Platini have had their appeals against 90-day bans rejected by world football governing body's appeal committee.

Hugo Lloris: France captain thanks England fans for support

France captain Hugo Lloris has thanked England supporters for a "very moving" reception during Tuesday night's friendly at Wembley.

Both sets of fans sang French national anthem La Marseillaise and there was a perfectly observed minute's silence, with the players standing together.

David Beckham is the sexiest man alive?

People magazine has selected Beckham, who's a retired footballer, a father, model and husband, as the 2015 recipient. The announcement was made Tuesday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" along with the unveiling of the magazine's cover heralding the honor.

Germany v Netherlands friendly called off after bomb threat

Germany's friendly with the Netherlands on Tuesday was called off because of an "intention to ignite explosives" at the Hannover stadium.

Evacuation began less than two hours before kick-off after a "concrete security threat", said the city's president of police Volker Kluwe. German Chancellor Angela Merkel was set to attend the match at the 49,000-capacity HDI Arena. 

Oliseh's Eagles triumph in Port-Harcourt: Nigeria 2 v 0 Swaziland

The Super Eagles of Nigeria cruised to a 2-0 win over the the Sihlangu Semnikati of Swaziland in an all-important second-leg of the first round of the FIFA 2018 World Cup African Qualifier.

The first half was barren despite  several attempts by the Eagles to breach the well marshalled Swazi defence.

International Friendly: France 2 v 0 Germany

France earned a momentum-building 2-0 win in a friendly match against Germany on Friday at Stade de France in Saint Denis. 

The scoring started just before the halftime whistle. Manchester United's Anthony Martial dazzled the German defense along the end line and then found Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, who was surprisingly left unmarked just inside the six-yard box. The 29-year-old simply tapped a left-footed shot to put France on the scoreboard.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger models the latest fashions, declaring: I am a facilitator of beauty in men

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has said he brings out “the beauty in man” as he donned the best autumn and winter wear for an interview with a French magazine.

The L'equipe Sport and Style cover saw the Arsenal manager ditch his traditional padded coat for blazers, scarves and even a necklace as he discussed more than the usual post-match analysis.

Describing his influence over his Arsenal players Wenger said: “I am only a guide. I allow the others to express what they have. “I have not created anything. I am a facilitator of beauty in man.”

Nice. See more pictures after the cut.

Mario Gasper and Cazorla score stunners as Spain beat England 2-0 in friendly

Villareal right-back Mario Gaspar's stunning goal helped Spain secure a 2-0 win over England in their international friendly in Alicante.

Mario Gasper's stunning goal

Mario netted with 18 minutes remaining before Santi Cazorla wrapped up the victory for the European champions.

2018 World Cup qualifier: Swaziland hold Super Eagles to goalless draw

Nigeria kicked off their 2018 World Cup qualifying run, with an uninspiring 0-0 draw against Swaziland in Lombamba on Friday evening.

Sunday Oliseh’s men came close to breaking the deadlock several times, but failed to find the back of the net.

EPL Sunday results: League leaders draw, Klopp suffers first defeat

Sunday's Premier League 2015 results didn't provide any major performers, with the six teams involved scoring just five goals between them. Aston Villa held Manchester City to a scoreless draw, the north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur finished 1-1 and Crystal Palace handed Jurgen Klopp his first loss as Liverpool manager, winning 2-1 at Anfield.

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets win World Cup!!!!

Full Time: Nigeria 2 vs 0 Mali

Nigeria today won their fifth U17 World Cup and became only the second side to retain the FIFA U-17 World Cup with a 2-0 win against Mali in Vina Del Mar. Victor Osimhen stole the show once again thanks to his record-breaking tenth goal of the tournament, with Funsho Bamgboye adding a second moments later. Samuel Diarra had saved an early Osinachi Ebere penalty as the Malians played their part in an entertaining finale to Chile 2015.

More after the cut,,,

Youngster Lingard lead United to win over West Brom but van Gaal wants more

FT: Manchester United 2 v West Brom 0

One criticism that can never be levelled at Louis van Gaal is complacency. Jesse Lingard scored his first goal for Manchester United in the club's 2-0 win over West Brom, his side are title contenders and they lead their Champions League group – but the manager still wants more.

Chelsea misery continues at Stoke

FT: Stoke 1 v Chelsea 0

Jose Mourinho's troubles increased in his absence with Chelsea's manager powerless as his Premier League champions slumped to another damaging defeat at Stoke City. 

FIFA U17 World Cup: Holders Nigeria and African Champions Mali in all-African decider

                            Mali   vs   Nigeria

Estadio SausalitoVina Del Mar (CHI) 08 Nov 2015 

Three weeks ago, 24 teams from six confederations arrived in Chile to contest the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2015. Fifty-two matches later, the FIFA U-17 World Cup winner's trophy is guaranteed to be on its way to Africa, but it remains to be seen whether it will fly back to the continent in the hands of Mali or Nigeria. Prior to their game, Belgium and Mexico will seek to end their campaign on a high note by winning the bronze.

This is not the first time two African teams will be playing in the finals of the U17 World Cup; in 1993 Nigeria edged out Ghana to win the youth championship.

Mali romp to first FIFA U17 Finals with 3-1 win over Belgium

Earlier in the day, Mali reached their first ever FIFA U-17 World Cup final courtesy of a resounding come-from-behind 3-1 victory against Belgium. The two sides were familiar contenders having being in Group D together and played a very tightly contested goalless tie in their first match.

FIFA U17 World Cup: Nigeria through to all-African finals!

Nigeria 4 - 2 Mexico Full Time

Holders Nigeria have reached their second consecutive final thanks to a thrilling 4-2 victory against Mexico in Concepcion. Mexico opened the scoring through Kevin Magana, but stunning efforts from Kelechi Nwakali and Orji Okwonkwo took Nigeria ahead. Diego Cortes's remarkable solo effort levelled matters, before Osinachi Ebere and Victor Osimhen's late record-equalling penalty saw the Golden Eaglets into an all-African final against Mali.

More reports and pictures after the cut;

UEFA Champions League: Manchester clubs win, go top of tables

Manchester United 1 - 0 CSKA Moscow

Sevilla 1-3 Manchester City

By the time Manchester United came out blinking from a stressful, wearying and occasionally mutinous night Wayne Rooney had moved alongside Denis Law as the second highest scorer in the club’s history. 

He is now a dozen short of Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 249 goals and, briefly, Old Trafford felt like a happy place to be, once again.