Garcia resigns from Fifa in protest
McCoist remains Rangers manager
Liverpool's Sturridge to spend Christmas with Boston Red Sox
Leicester boss Pearson accepts FA charge
GET INVOLVED: Are Chelsea capable of winning quadruple?
Tom Howells:, external Remember last season when the media talked about @mcfc's #quadruple? #2Outta4AintBad
Ricky Lee Everett:, external Chelsea could possibly do the treble, but its far too soon to be talking about that; CL is unlikely as they aren't elite
Defender Jose Fonte says Southampton's Capital One Cup quarter-final defeat at Sheffield United was "unacceptable" and issued an apology to their supporters after they "blew a great opportunity".
"It was not acceptable. I would firstly like to apologise to the fans, they didn't deserve this. That is not us," Fonte told Southampton's official YouTube channel., external
Image source, Getty ImagesTwo-time winner Adrian Lewis believes he is "more dangerous" when competing at the PDC World Championship.
World number three Lewis, who won the title in 2011 and 2012, is seeded third and plays Shropshire debutant David Pallett in the first round on Tuesday.
"Instead of doing three hours of practice per day, I up it to five hours per day," the 29-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent told BBC Sport.
"I make sure I'm at my pinnacle for the World Championship," he continued.
Image source, APSouth Africa have recovered to 102-3 against the West Indies at lunch on the first day of the first Test at Centurion, having lost all three wickets with the score on 57.
Fast bowler Kemar Roach has taken 2-16 but SA captain Hashim Amla (25 not out) and AB de Villiers (16 not out) have prevented any further inroads by the tourists.
West Brom defender Joleon Lescott on Twitter:, external "Now it feels like Christmas #HomeAlone on TV. Might have to open the dry roasted peanuts even if it is 10.45.
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has accepted an Football Association charge and requested a personal hearing, the date of which is yet to be fixed.
He is alleged to have "used abusive and/or insulting words towards a spectator" during his side's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool.
Image source, AFPThe 2022 Qatar World Cup saga rolls on - with Europe's biggest clubs and leagues saying it should be played between 5 May and 4 June rather than in winter.
Qatar was awarded the event in 2010, with leading Fifa figures subsequently backing a proposed winter tournament because of the scorching summer temperatures.
But the European Club Association (ECA), who represent 214 top European clubs, and European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) both say it could be played safely at the start of the summer.
A decision is expected by March 2015.
World players' union FIFPro, external warns members not to sign for clubs in Serbia because they run the risk of not getting paid.
FIFPro and the Serbian Players' Association said eight of the 16 teams in the top flight have had their accounts blocked by the Serbian national bank and could not play players and other employees.
"We hate to do this but it is our job to protect the players," FIFPro secretary general Theo van Seggelen said in a statement.
Sean:, external The big 3 in Europe will teach Jose a football lesson regardless of how many buses get parked
Gary Timms:, external Do we really need to replace 'can Chelsea go unbeaten' with 'can they do the quadruple?'. Never gonna happen.
Boxer Ant Crolla's manager Joe Gallagher:, external Thank you for all messages of support 4 @ant_crolla. Hospital have been inundated with Get Well messages but for today he will not be allowed any visitors as he is in theatre & needs to rest & recover. Thank you once again for amazing support for an amazing man.
The 28-year-old suffered a fractured skull and broken ankle after he was hit on the head when confronting burglars. The Briton was due to fight for the WBA world lightweight title in January. Read the full story.
West Ham co-owner David Gold:, external @prideofeastldn: The Daily Star reports that [manager Sam] Allardyce won't be offered a new contract? dg true or not?
This is pure speculation. dg
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool striker Mario Balotelli has not travelled with the squad to Bournemouth for Wednesday night's League Cup quarter-final, reports the Press Association.
The Italian was a second-half substitute in Sunday's defeat at Manchester United, where he made his comeback after more than a month out with a groin problem.
Balotelli has stayed behind to receive further treatment on the injury at the club's Melwood training ground with a view to him being fit for Sunday's visit of Arsenal.
Meanwhile, right-back Glen Johnson, who came off with a groin injury at Old Trafford, is likely to be out for about a month, according to reports.
James Clarke:, external Everyone trying to say Chelsea will win quadruple just like they said unbeaten, League and League cup is what they'll get.
Mark:, external Not to long ago the talk was of Chelsea going the season unbeaten. They promptly lost their next game.
Image source, AFPThe turmoil continues at Rangers where the Scottish Professional Football League is withholding £250,000 of broadcast money due to the Ibrox club in a bid to recoup a fine imposed for the club's use of a controversial tax scheme.
The fine was imposed in February 2013 after Rangers were found to have broken league rules in their use of an employee benefit trust scheme.
Rangers are to appeal against the decision on the grounds that the company in breach of the rules has since been liquidated.
Meanwhile, manager Ally McCoist will attend a Rangers board meeting later having tendered his resignation with 12 months' notice. A settlement fee may be agreed with McCoist leaving sooner.
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland will announce the one-day squad for January's tri-series in Australia and the World Cup, which starts in February, at 11:00 GMT on Saturday.
It is expected a 15-man squad will be named, although they may add some bowling cover for the tri-Series featuring Australia and India with James Anderson and Stuart Broad coming back from injury.
They will also announce the England Lions squad.
Billy Dolton:, external As a Arsenal fan I reckon Chelsea will win the League Cup 2015 and The FA Cup in may 2015 and the league trophy but not win the UEFA Champions League
Andy Hodge:, external I'm loving all this talk of Chelsea winning the quadruple. The more people talk about it, the less likely it'll happen.
UnSimpleSimon:, external Chelsea are capable of winning 4 trophies, but probably won't. Too many strong teams, including City, in the way. Need luck.
Image source, Diafra SakhoWest Ham striker Diafra Sakho (with West Ham co-owner David Sullivan):, external Yes Hammers. West Ham boss
Image source, PABest wishes to Anthony Crolla, who is in hospital with a "possible fractured skull" and broken ankle after he was hit on the head when confronting burglars.
Crolla, 28, was due to fight for the WBA world lightweight title in January, but the bout against champion Richar Abril has been postponed because of his injuries.
Promoter Eddie Hearn told BBC Sport the Manchester-based boxer was in a "stable condition".
Hearn added: "He confronted burglars at his home and was hit on the head by either a brick or a concrete slab."
Image source, ChelseaChelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas: , external"We have a very strong squad, not just the team, everyone performs well."