Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has grabbed his hat-trick from the penalty spot and the La Liga side all-but book their place in the final of the World Club Cup.

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Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy says the club are "very proud" to be part of progress in the area after plans for a new ground were given the go ahead by the council.

Spurs' new home will host some NFL matches and at 61,000 capacity, it will hold fractionally more fans than Arsenal's Emirates Stadium and plans include room for a cinema and new homes.

The club hope to be playing at the new venue by the 2018-19 season.

Dylan Hartley is close to being named England captain, succeeding Chris Robshaw.

The 29-year-old has a lengthy disciplinary record but has captained Northampton in the past.

It seems he gets Will Carling's vote. For the latest on the story, click here.

Some early contenders for our Star Wars XI. Make us laugh and you're on this page.

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Dan j pinchy:, external Darth Raul.

Tom Lyons:, external Yoda Cruyff or Millennium Falcao.

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Riaz Rob, external: Chewbacary Sagna.

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Barcelona striker Luis Suarez has bagged his second of the game from Andres Iniesta's stunning pass. The Uruguayan took the ball on his chest before volleying in. Game over?

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Russia president Vladimir Putin says suspended Fifa president Sepp Blatter, embroiled in a string of corruption scandals, should be given the Nobel Peace Prize.

"That is someone who should be given the Nobel Peace Prize," Putin said of the Fifa boss who is facing corruption allegations over his management of the world footballing body.

"His contribution to the global humanitarian sphere is colossal."

Fifa are under investigation by both Swiss and US authorities.

The Swiss Justice Ministry says it has frozen millions of Swiss francs related to world soccer body FIFA.

"U.S. authorities asked for documents related to 50 accounts at different banks, through which corruption money is supposed to have transited," ministry spokesman Folco Galli said in a statement.

He said a "high double-digit million amount" had been frozen following the U.S. query. 

Fifa is under investigation by both US and Swiss authorities for corruption.

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Franck Ribery's thigh injury is worse than first thought and the Bayern Munich star is set to miss the next eight weeks, according to German magazine Kicker.

The 32-year-old tore his thigh muscle in Bayern's Champions League game at Dinamo Zagreb last week, on just his second appearance after nearly nine months out with an ankle injury. 

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BBC Test Match Special in Potchefstroom

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“Seven wickets fell before lunch for just 91 runs, with England failing to capitalise on the opportunity to get as much practice as possible out in the middle. 

"The one positive to be taken – namely that England’s bowlers would get extra practice – has been negated by a magnificent storm rolling into Potchefstroom. 

"The thunder and lightning has seen the players heading off to be replaced by some enormous green tarpaulins and we don’t expect play for a while.

"The Invitational XI are 5-0 in their second innings, 467 runs behind England."

Right, 11:20 on a Thursday so it must be time for some puns.

Unless you have been living in a galaxy far, far away you are probably aware that today sees the latest Star Wars film (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) hit the cinemas.

So send us your Star Wars XI. So stuff like Chew-Beckenbauer. Only better.

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Remember, we are also still asking if Chelsea are in a relegation battle and who is getting relegated and why.

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La Liga side Barcelona have taken the lead against Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande in the semi-final of the World Club Cup, as they look to win their fifth trophy of the year.

Striker Luis Suarez is that man who has broken the deadlock, tucking in from close range.

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A final bit of chat from Aston Villa boss Remi Garde on whether the club can lift themselves out of the relegation zone.

"It is unbelievable for the fans and everyone following the league for many years," said the Frenchman. "If it happens, then everybody stops and says well done? No, you still have to work and build again. 

"It would be a huge disappointment but we are still not there. We can switch the way things are going at the moment."

Today we are asking you if Chelsea will be relegated this season? If not, who will?

Smiffy1875: Dead certs for relegation are villa! With Sunderland an Norwich about 10 points infront of them!

Michael Wisdom: Chelsea will not be in the relegation zone next month.

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England's warm-up match against a South Africa XI has been halted due to lightning.

The tourists - who play their first Test against South Africa on 26 December - lost seven wickets today with Joe Root top scoring on 39.

But their first innings puts them well in charge, 467 runs ahead. Today is the final day's play.

Remember how Paul Scholes never said a word during his career and after retiring can't keep his mouth shut?

Well, United States women's player Abby Wambach has had her say after calling it a day on Thursday. The record-breaking striker scored 184 goals in 255 matches.

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"I would definitely fire Jurgen. The way that he has brought in a bunch of these foreign guys is not something I believe in wholeheartedly," she said.

"He hasn't really focused, I feel, enough attention on the youth programmes."  

Some media outlets have reported a deal being done for a large portion of Crystal Palace to be sold to American investors but BBC Radio 5 live's chief football reporter Ian Dennis says otherwise.

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It's not really a fair fight. One man against a whole team, but I fancy Gerard Pique's chances.

The Barcelona defender's feud with his club's La Liga rivals Real Madrid shows no signs of ending after more criticism came his way.

How did the war of words start? What been the latest developments?

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Russian-born Australian tennis player Arina Rodionova faces the biggest day of her life with a twist on Saturday as she attempts to win a wildcard to the Australian Open in the morning before tying the knot in the afternoon.

Rodionova has reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open play-offs which could see her win a spot in the main draw for January's first Grand Slam of the year.

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The 26-year-old had been scheduled to play Storm Sanders in the afternoon, which clashed with her wedding to Australian Rules football player Ty Vickery at 16:00 local time.

But tournament organisers and her opponent have agreed to move the match to the morning.

That's nice of them.

Barcelona are seeking a record third Club World Cup title but have to negotiate China's Guangzhou Evergrande in the semi-final. 

The game is underway in Japan right now and you can follow it live by clicking here.