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Chile v USA – live!

Tweet Bryan at @BryanAGraham Email him at bryan.graham@theguardian.com USA opens 2015 schedule against Chile in Rancagua 7.58pm ET 90 min+1: Gonzalez comes off to applause. A moment of inspiration for the Americans: Nguyen finds Zardes on the break. He bursts into the area and shoots for the near…

Real Madrid to rename Bernabeu

Real Madrid are set to rename the Bernabeu as part of a sponsorship deal with a UAE-based petroleum investment company.

Doubts remain over Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic ahead of Asian Cup final

Franjic injury could present Australia with major problem Socceroos play South Korea in the final on Saturday night in Sydney Guardian Witnes: 2015 Asian Cup - your photos and experiences Australia defender Ivan Franjic remains in a race against time to recover from injury and play in the Asian Cup…

Christian Eriksen steers Spurs to final and warns of Chelsea ‘revenge’

• Dane warns of backlash after 5-3 win over Blues on 1 January • Eriksen secures equaliser in 2-2 draw at Sheffield United • Kane provided focal point for Tottenham success at Sheffield United • Match report: Sheffield United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (2-3 on agg) Continue…

Turan launches boot in Atletico anger

Atletico Madrid's Arda Turan is booked for throwing his boot in a show of petulance.

Harry Kane provides focal point for Tottenham success at Sheffield United

Striker’s lower-league know-how helps Tottenham survive a steely examination at Bramall Lane to win 3-2 on aggregate • Eriksen steers Spurs to final and warns of Chelsea ‘revenge’ • Match report: Sheffield United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (2-3 on agg) On another night,…

'After 88 minutes, give me the ball'

Spurs midfielder tells team-mates to give him the ball late on after another crucial goal in the League Cup semi-final.

Afcon 2015: Team of the group stages

BBC Sport takes a look at the stats to see which players have been the stars of the group stages in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Gabriel Paulista believes he can deliver more silverware to Arsenal

The new signing wants to take his game to the next level and repay Arsene Wenger's faith in him