Carsley appointed as England interim head coach

Pep Guardiola said he “hopes” Erling Haaland can return to action before the end of January after saying that the Manchester City forward is still not fit enough to train with his teammates following a recent foot injury.

Sam Kerr, captain of Australia’s women’s soccer team, is to face trial in England accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.

Real Betis defender Félix Martí Garreta is receiving treatment in hospital after suffering a head injury following a fall.