Football

French Ligue 1 side, Lille have disclosed that the club will reject any offer for their Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen when the European transfer window opens in January.

Seven-time European champions AC Milan suffered their worst defeat in 21 years after been demolished by Atalanta 5-0 in their Serie A encounter.

The final three-man shortlist for each award category has been reached, with Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Riyad Mahrez making up the final nominees for the African Player of the Year.

Roberto Firmino was again the hero for Liverpool as the forward’s extra-time goal allowed JurgenportKlopp’s side to beat Flamengo 1-0 in the Club World Cup final in Doha on Saturday and lift the trophy for the first time.

Everton has officially announced Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager, signing a four-and-a-half-year deal. The former Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea supremo will take over from caretaker boss Duncan Ferguson after today's game against Arsenal.

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho on Friday said emotions will play no part in Sunday's showdown with Chelsea, despite him facing one of his former clubs. Mourinho says he is now "100 per cent Tottenham" ahead of facing his former club Chelsea in Sunday’s London derby and claims he has "no space for previous clubs".