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Manchester United to launch Bale bid, Tottenham want Berahino, Liverpool consider Rodgers replacements, plus more.

Ancelotti hails 'unforgettable' 2014

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says winning the Club World Cup is the perfect end to an "unforgettable" year.

Premier League fans’ half-time verdict part 2: Man United to West Ham

Fans assess their club’s season so far: the flops, the stars and who would play their manager in a movie • Part 1: Arsenal to Manchester City Continue reading...

Premier League fans’ half-time verdict part 1: Arsenal to Man City

Fans assess their club’s season so far: the flops, the stars and who would play their manager in a movie • Part 2: Manchester United to West Ham 5/10 Unrest on the terraces after our worst start to a campaign in 32 seasons is hardly surprising, with so many Gooners spoilt by all the…

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hits back in diving row

Manager says it will be a 'disaster' if independent panels are given the job of looking at simulation incidents after games

Football news in brief

• Gareth Bale scores as Real Madrid lift Club World Cup title • Luis Suárez on target to end his goal drought at Barcelona Continue reading...

Diving debate annoys Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says it would be a "disaster" to punish divers retrospectively.

Championship roundup: Brentford now third; Jay Tabb shines for Ipswich

Mark Warburton insists that Brentford are big enough for the Premier League; Mick McCarthy praises Ipswich midfielder Jay Tabb Continue reading...

Real Madrid cruise past San Lorenzo to seal Club World Cup title

• Real Madrid 2-0 San Lorenzo • Ramos 37, Bale 51 • Real Madrid 2-0 San Lorenzo – as it happened Real Madrid landed their fourth title of the year by recording their 22nd straight victory to win the Club World Cup . The European champions defeated the Argentinian side San…