For the non-German speaking among you, this is Bayern Munich defenderJermone Boateng,who is pictured with his certificate for the Guinness Book of World Records.

The German international was entered into the prestigious book for playing in 56 unbeaten Bundesliga games in a row from 3 November 2012 to 19 December 2014.

More of the same generic snowman from Southampton, bit too grey for my liking...

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And this Santa suit from Liverpool, which perhaps is on Jurgen Klopp's list?

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If you're just heading home from work or have been busy Christmas shopping, the headlines today so far:

• Chelsea have held a meeting where the position of manager Jose Mourinho was discussed.
• Michel Platini will not attend a hearing with Fifa's ethics committee as he thinks a decision on his future has already been made. Platini could be banned from football for life.
• England take control of warm-up match in South Africa
• Amelie Mauresmo to continue coaching Andy Murray but Jonas Bjorkman leaves team.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to play on Sunday against Watford, according to the Liverpool Echo., external

Boss Jurgen Klopp, external had hoped the Reds striker would be available for the trip to Vicarage Road but he’s not yet ready to return to full training.

Sturridge is still receiving treatment on the hamstring injury he suffered in the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United on 6 December. That was just his third appearance for Liverpool following eight weeks out with knee and foot problems

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 "I am not the sort of person who is going to sit in the corner and cry about what happened. "Life's for living."

Those are the words of Dan Metcalfe-Hall, some 18 months on from an accident which left him unable to walk.

Now, the 27-year-old has his eyes set on becoming one of the best handcyclists in the UK.

To read more on his incredibly emotional 18 months click here.

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Real Madrid have had plans to upgrade the Santiago Bernabeu rejected by the city's council.

The Spanish club have been told any proposal must be in the interests of the general public

Los Blancos hope to add a hotel and shopping centre to the stadium, built in 1947.

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Former Swansea City manager Garry Monk reveals he is desperate to get straight back into management in an in depthinterview in The Times., external

Monk, 36, was sacked last week after a run of one win in 12 games.

"I want to get back in at the highest level," he says. "My energy is as high as it's ever been, my motivation is as high as it will ever be, I just feel ready."

Asked about managing overseas he adds: "I would go, I'm open to everything."

As if we would Christopher...

Stoke striker Mame Diouf said the tragedy of losing his mother took its toll on him.

The Senegal striker's mum was one of 1,200 people crushed to death during a stampede at Mecca in September.

Mark Hughes granted him compassionate leave and he has since started just one game, in the League Cup against Chelsea.

Speaking to the Stoke Sentinel, external he said: "It was long, long, long, long days, but now I am getting back and trying to stay together with the family.

"Now I am really fully focused. It's been a long time being away, not away, but away in the head. But now I am focused on football."

The Ryder Cup has arrived in Rome. It was announced earlier this week that the city will host the competition for the first time in 2022.

The Football Association would find it "difficult" to support Michel Platini even if he is cleared by FIFA's ethics committee this week over the £1.3m payment he received from the world governing body. 

Platini - who was set to run to become Fifa president -  is due before a hearing on Friday but his lawyers say he will not turn up as he feels his fate has already been decided.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn said: "FIFA and football need to change and need to be seen to be changing, so I think it would be difficult if that accusation was not totally laid to rest and I think it's quite hard to do that, so I think it would be difficult." 

It seems Christmas jumpers have got you all talking and Andy has just tweeted us to say he's not sure whether to go for the Bradford City jumper or cardigan. We've all been there Andy, a tough decision.

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Joe Root and Stuart Broad are currently playing for England in Potchefstroom, but you'll be able to hear a special programme on Thursday evening on 5 live with them both reminiscing about England's Ashes victory from the summer. 

They cover everything from David Warner's sledging, to what inspired Broad ahead of his incredible 8-15 spell at Trent Bridge. 

You'll be able to download the programme afterwards as a podcast from the 5 live website. 

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BBC Test Match Special in Potchefstroom

England finished on 99-3, holding a lead of 381.

A decent day certainly with the ball, with Broad, Footitt and Stokes amongst the wickets as they bowled their opponents out for 188. However, low scores for Hales (8) and Compton (15) won’t sit as comfortably with the England selectors.

One day left in the match, with Root and Ballance the not-out batsmen overnight.

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Leeds United manager Steve Evans has hit back at comments made by the manager of his former club Neil Redfearn.

The Rotherham boss said on Tuesday that his side had been undone by poor summer recruitment when the Millers were under Evans.

Evans, who succeeded Redfearn at Leeds, said: "I could have said that here couldn't I but I have got too much professionalism about myself.

"I have read those comments and it just sounds like a man as if he is under extreme pressure and wonders what happens if he loses the next one."

Abby Wambach makes her final appearance for USA tonight and as she holds some amazing records, we want your view on the greatest record in sport. So far a lot of you have referenced Ed Moses, but Jack focuses on Southampton striker Sadio Mane...

Mane struck three goals in two minutes and 56 seconds against Aston Villa.

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Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has refused to be drawn on an ongoing spat with Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Arbeloa.

Barca are currently in Japan, seeking a record third Club World Cup title.

Pique has caused controversy after appearing to insult Arbeloa on Twitter, leading to Ramos asking the ex-Manchester United defender to show respect.

"Look, I said (Arbeloa) wasn't a friend, make of it what you want," Pique told reporters, adding he respected Ramos for defending his team-mate.

What do Leicester's table toppers wear?

Perhaps this Foxes-themed elf jumper...

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A top-tier Bulgarian club have been banned from the league after their players left the pitch in protest of a referee decision.

Litex Lovech - fourth in the table - left the field when leading 1-0 against Levski Sofia.

The league leaders had just been awarded a penalty and Litex reduced to nine men. 

"It was the only possible decision according to disciplinary rules," the Bulgarian Football Union said of the ban.

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George Groves announces Shane McGuigan, son of former world champion Barry, will be his new trainer.

Groves, 27, lost world title shots against Carl Froch in 2013 and 2014, before being beaten when challenging Badou Jack for the WBC super-middleweight title in September.

McGuigan, who trains world champion Carl Frampton, takes over from Groves' former trainer Paddy Fitzpatrick.