The Daily Mail, external reports Manchester United and Southampton are keen on signing Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder, after the 30-year-old told the Turkish club he wants out in January.

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Arsenal are plotting a double raid on Serie A with Roma striker Mattia Destro, 23, and Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik, 27, high on Arsene Wenger's January wish list, reports the Daily Star., external

The IAAF has published its full Athletics timetable for the Rio Olympic games, external and confirmed that some finals will take place during morning sessions, rather than just the evenings.

There is at least one final in all of the morning sessions.

"Having finals in the morning will also ensure that we receive maximum visibility for athletics at the Olympic Games across all time zones," said competitions director Paul Hardy.

Barcelona boss Luiz Enrique is reported in Spain newspaper Marca, external to have said he doesn't read newspapers - for health reasons.

He is quoted as saying about Real Madrid's advantage at the top of the Liga: "The four-point lead? It's nothing definitive. We were four points ahead earlier in the season and the gap evaporated quickly", he remarked.

"I haven't read the criticism for some time now. My doctor told me not to".

Head coach Aitor Karanka says Middlesbrough's fellow Championship promotion rivals are using his in-form side as a "reference".

Boro are second behind Bournemouth on goals scored alone, and on an eight-game unbeaten run which was extended by Saturday's 2-0 win against Derby.

"The rest of the teams respect us more each day," Karanka told BBC Tees. "We can feel it is not a coincidence when Middlesbrough is winning most of their games."

Geoff Naylor:, external Ravel Morrison was seen as one of the most promising young English players. Now he can't even impress in the Championship...

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Ravel Morrison has returned to West Ham United after his loan spell with Cardiff City came to a premature end, reports Wales Online. , externalThe forward had been due to end his time with the Bluebirds on Boxing Day but after struggling to impress at Cardiff City Stadium, Morrison is reported to have returned to his parent club before the deadline.

Martin, Staffs, on text: As a City fan I'm wondering if the Champions League is drawn every year or whether they re-use past draws. Have drawn Bayern 3 times out of 4 and Barca 2 out of 2!

Norwich City striker Gary Hooper says he wants to win promotion after the club's 5-0 win over Huddersfield Town.

The former Celtic striker, 26, provided two assists for the Canaries as they moved up to seventh in the Championship table.

When asked if he wanted to stay for the rest of the season, Hooper told BBC Radio Norfolk: "I want to get promoted. There's no point playing if you don't."

Blackburn Rovers's managing director Derek Shaw has been talking to the Lancashire telegraph, external about the Championship club facing a New Year transfer embargo after failing Financial Fair Play (FFP) requirements.

He said: "A lot of effort and hard work has been done to reduce player costs over the last two years, but we have wanted to rebuild and challenge in this division at the same time, and we will continue to do that.

"Whilst the ruling will clearly present some difficulties, we will of course respect the rules of the Football League."

The Daily Mail, external report QPR want Blackburn strike duo Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede. They also claim Ross McCormack can leave Fulham and West Ham are eying Sporting Lisbon striker Islam Slimani.

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- QPR have won on three of their six Premier League visits to Goodison Park, including a 5-3 victory in April 1993 when Les Ferdinand scored a 13-minute hat-trick.

- The Toffees have managed just three wins in their 12 Premier League meetings with QPR.

- Everton beat QPR 4-0 at Goodison Park in the FA Cup third round in January.

Scuderia Ferrari on twitter:, external Esteban Gutierrez joins us as new test and reserve driver! Welcome.

Gary Waddock says he has arrived at Portsmouth to assist manager Andy Awford - not replace him.

Waddock was appointed assistant manager on Friday following the departure of Alan McLoughlin earlier in the month.

"I have come in to support Andy Awford, his staff and players," the 52-year-old told BBC Radio Solent's Sportshour show. "I have done this role before at MK Dons with Karl Robinson so I'm comfortable with the position. I've been a number one, but I've been a number two also."

Voting is now closed on whether an English team can win the Champions League. The answer? Yes they can - well that is what 54.2% of you think.

Hereford United's winding-up order at the High Court has been adjourned again - until this Friday (16:30 BST), reports BBC Midlands Today's Dan Pallett.

The judge will expect the £1m investment promised by Bulls chairman Andy Lonsdale to have been paid into the club by then.

This is the ninth time that the Bulls - who now play in the Southern League - have had the case adjourned.

Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos says his side will not repeat the "mistakes" that cost the French club in last season's Champions League quarter final against Chelsea

"Chelsea have already won the Champions League (in 2012) and are top of their league," he told PSG TV., external "They will give everything to earn progression (to the quarter finals).

"Last year's elimination was painful. We will build on that to avoid repeating the same mistakes."

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Meanwhile, the mascots for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games have been named., external

The Olympic mascot will be called Vinicius and the Paralympic mascot Tom.

The names were chosen by a public vote and pay tribute to Brazilian musicians Vinicius de Moraes and Tom Jobim.

They were part of the group that created the distinctive Bossa Nova sound and wrote "The Girl from Ipanema", one of the most-played songs of all time.

I've been humming it pretty much non-stop since the announcement

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Rome has officially declared its intention to bid to host the 2024 summer Olympic games.

Prime Minister Matteo Renzi confirmed its interest as a candidate city earlier.

Kenya has also emerged as a potential bidder. The 2024 host will be announced in 2017.

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It's a case of many happy returns today to among others, jockey Frankie Dettori (44), former West Indies, Kent and Lancashire all-rounder Carl Hooper (48) and former Scotland striker Joe Jordan (63).