Chelsea's Portuguese manager is having his answers translated for the Portuguese journalists. Could Jose not just speak in his native tongue as well as English?

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Jose Mourinho is asked about Sir Alex Ferguson's comments in the last 24 hours, where the former Reds manager publicly supported the Chelsea boss.

“I didn’t read Sir Alex Ferguson's comments," he says. "Some people told me about it and that is the difference between the friends and the fake friends and the ones that are not even fake friends – ones that immediately show feelings towards you.

"Sir Alex is my friend and they are nice words, he doesn’t say the words because he likes somebody, he is honest and I thank him.”

Aw, that's lovely isn't it.

Jose Mourinho is in the house and speaking to the media ahead of Chelsea's big Champions League tie against Porto.

We'll bring you what he says. Should be interesting...

Rugby World Cup winner Sonny Bill Williams has been visiting a Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon for Unicef.

The All Black is in the country to raise awareness, external about the plight of Syrian refugees.

William said: "I came here and what I've heard, what I've seen, I've just been shocked and it's just made me realise how ignorant I was."

A Question of Sport Teaser

Five footballers have won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Can you name them?

Following the publication of a survey indicating that one in five referees in England has suffered physical abuse and nearly two-thirds experience verbal abuse on a regular basis, we asked for your stories on the topic.

Niall Gurhey: Qualified at 14, gave up at 21, became resigned to the fact kids mirror parent's abuse, and it is seen as amusing by all.

Alex Haworth: Also qualified at 16, gave it up for a weekend job in a supermarket. Similar pay for longer retail hours but far less stress.

Jack Connor: Some abuse is merited-I forgot to restart watch for 2nd half reffing at youth level. Coach comment - "that half went quickly"

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The group stage of the Champions League comes to an end this week and 13 sides are in the running for the seven remaining spaces in the knockout rounds.

If you want to head into tonight's action fully clued up about the permutations, then you best have a read of our group-by-group guide.

Worrying times for Carlisle United and its staff, with Brunton Park underwater following the floods.

Jon Colman, football writer at the local paper, the News & Star, is on Twitter with the latest.

It's been a while since Luis Suarez has been at the centre of footballing controversy, but the moment has cometh again.

This time, for a change, it's not his teeth in the spotlight, but his studs.

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Valencia defender Aymen Abdennour posted the above pictures on his Instagram , externalaccount with the simple message #suarez after clashing with the Barcelona striker during a game at the weekend.

It prompted Suarez to respond:, external “I did not stand on Abdennour's foot on purpose. I turned around, I stepped on him and that is why I apologised."

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Granted it looks a bit like a pilates session on your local playing field, but don't be fooled - this is Chelsea going through their preparations for Wednesday's Champions League tie with Porto.

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To say it's a big game for the club is putting it mildly. Defeat and failure to qualify for the knockout stages and, according to the papers, Jose Mourinho's reign at Stamford Bridge may well come a shuddering halt.

Kick-off tomorrow is 19:45 GMT - live coverage, as always, on the BBC Sport website.

Yesterday's third-round FA Cup draw is literally stopping traffic in Exeter. The city's team, who ply their trade in League Two were drawn against Premier League Liverpool. And Grecians chairman Julian Tagg has revealed the ends City fans are going to to try and obtain tickets...

"I was stopped at the traffic lights this morning and the person in front got out, came back and we started to have a discussion about tickets.

"We're owned by the supporters and run off a massive amount of volunteers and love for the club so the draw for them is massive."

Following the publication of a survey indicating that one in five referees in England has suffered physical abuse and nearly two-thirds experience verbal abuse on a regular basis, we asked for your stories on the topic.

Russell Lambert: Qualified as a ref at 16, gave it up by 20. Final straw was a match where I had to give penalty to away team in first minute of both halves. Was surrounded by fully grown men, screaming at me. Fair play to those who stuck it out, but not for me.

Lewis Dutton: Spent a few years refereeing youth football (under 9 to u15) - parents were the worst offenders for verbal abuse.

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In 2004, Harry Redknapp was appointed manager of Southampton, two weeks after leaving his job at Portsmouth.

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Huddersfield Town midfielder Dean Whitehead has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a knee injury.

The 33-year-old former Stoke City, Sunderland and Oxford United man was forced off hurt in the second half of Saturday's 2-0 win at Birmingham City.

He could miss as many as nine Championship games before February.

As our piece on this very website suggests, you've got to be a sucker for punishment to be a football referee, haven't you?

A recent survey indicates that one in five refs in England has suffered physical abuse and nearly two-thirds experience verbal abuse on a regular basis.

So what we would like are your tales of referee abuse, or even instances of referees biting back against an abuser.

You can get in touch via Twitter, using the hashtag #bbcsportsday.

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How about this for a glowing endorsement?

Newcastle UnitedmidfielderGeorginio Wijnaldumno doubt thought he was doing Steve McClaren a favour when he blamed the club's poor form on himself and his team-mates. However, the Dutchman instead somehow ended up denigrating his manager.

"I don't think it's the fault of the trainer that we've performed badly," Wijnaldum said. "I think for this club, he's the best that we can get right now."

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Carlo Ancelotti is out of work. You can tell because his name is in the papers. A lot. He has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs in recent weeks, including Chelsea and Manchester United.

However, he has also had his say on Arsenal and their current boss Arsene Wenger,, external who he feels could be the last of the long-term managers.

"When Wenger decides to finish at Arsenal, I do not think we will ever see a manager stay at the club for so long again," said Ancelotti in an interview with the Independent.

"They built a new stadium and Wenger did a fantastic job during that time in this sense. It is not all about the results, there are other things, and this is the right way."  

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Some breaking news from West Ham of an injury nature... Manuel Lanzini could be ruled out for up to six weeks with a quadriceps injury., external

The Argentinian attacking midfielder, who is currently on a season-long loan from UAE-based Al-Jazira Club, suffered the thigh injury in training ahead of Saturday’s Premier League draw at Manchester United.

The 22-year-old has scored four goals for the Hammers this season.

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Ever wondered what it is like to take a penalty in a Champions League final shootout? Or the feeling of training with Manchester United? Or what players get up to on long flight and train journeys?

This fascinating interview, external with England midfielder Michael Carrick gives you that insight.