Wilfried Bony and Serey Die missed penalties in the shootout as Algeria sealed a 4-3 victory over the Ivory Coast following an entertaining 1-1 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final draw on Thursday.

The sporting action starts to hot up over the weekend, with plenty on offer for armchair fans should the weather take an unexpected turn for the worse.

Riyad Mahrez has pulled-out of the Algeria squad ahead of their African Cup of Nations clash with Botswana on Monday. He assisted in the 5-0 thrashing of Zambia, has not travelled to Botswana

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has warned that the decision to move the African Cup of Nations back to a January slot will have an impact on the club's transfer policy.

Liverpool are facing up to the prospect of potentially being without star man Mohamed Salah for four months next season, if the rescheduled Tokyo Olympic games move to a spring slot.

BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Jofra Archer's first Test wicket provided the catalyst as England's bowlers enjoyed a profitable third morning against Australia at Lord's.

BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Finally I have an answer to my question. How do you get Steve Smith out? A straight one from Chris Woakes. Simple.

BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Captain Joe Root was back in the old routine, as he went to his hundred with a broad smile. You could see the relief, having at last got into some sort of nick.

The England international went on a downward spiral after the 2018 World Cup but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looked to have rejuvenated his career after replacing Jose Mourinho as United boss.

All games for the under-23 competitions and below have been terminated for the rest of the season, with a means of determining final standings still to be announced.

The Daily Mirror claim Paul Pogba has told Manchester United he wishes to join Real Madrid, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to have plans to make him part of the club's future midfield.

Manchester United are readying themselves for all possibilities once football is able to finally return amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the dawning realisation that fans may not be present until 2021.

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has been out of a job since resigning as boss of Eredivisie side Feyenoord in October after less than five months in charge of the club.

According to Tutto Mercato, Manchester United scouts have attended four of Juventus' Champions League fixtures this season to run the rule over midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

Alexis Sanchez is currently on loan at Inter Milan after struggling to adapt to life at Manchester United. Sanchez's future at Old Trafford is uncertain, but he is reportedly keen on a move back to Chile.

Rojo, who is on loan at Estudiantes until the end of the season, was seen playing poker and smoking with friends in a video posted on social media and later deleted by his brother Franco.

The Manchester United forward has not played since sustaining a back injury against Wolves in an FA Cup third round replay on January 15, but is nearing full fitness as he trains during lockdown.

The French defender became a firm favourite at United, spending eight-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford after joining the club from Monaco in January 2006. But he wasn't always in favour.

EXCLUSIVE: United had hoped to act after the introduction of new areas for disabled supporters had recently reduced capacity. But work has been put on hold until the end of next season.

Man United midfielder Fred has put his hands up and admitted to having an 'awful' first season after struggling to settle into the Premier League. He failed to make his mark under ex-boss Jose Mourinho.

The coronavirus crisis means the Premier League season will likely finish past the ending date initially agreed in the goalkeeper's season-long loan move to Bramall Lane in the summer.

The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since the beginning of the season and could set the Red Devils back £80million should they want him this summer.

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber is among those opposed to the idea, with the Seagulls hovering two points above the drop zone with nine fixtures remaining - five of which would have been at home.

An image uploaded on Reddit shows the woman's shoes and bags taking up nearly two empty seats of a packed Sydney train.

A retail worker has been slammed online after he complained about a female colleague for breastfeeding her baby in the lunch room every day.

Rail passengers jumped out of seats after being confronted with the unwanted guest on a Sydney train earlier this month.

Reddit has become infamous for its abusive and toxic users. The site has revised its policies on bullying and harassment in an attempt to combat the anti-social behavior of many of its users.

Reddit user Alarmed_Writer asked if he is in the wrong for wanting to pay his 22-year-old daughter to work out while she in graduate school because he is worried about her weight.

Maya, who attends the University of Liverpool, was on a night out for the Athletic Union decided to write 'It's.... Rebekah Vardy's account' on a piece of cardboard around her neck.

The friend was furious and and has since blocked the Redditor on social media and reported her to Child Protective Services.

If you're stuck for inspiration ahead of October 31, take a look at these hilarious home-made efforts put together at the last minute by Reddit users from across the world.

A new plant-based dairy replacement company backed by Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian is being hailed for creating the 'Impossible Burger of ice cream.'

A driver smashed traffic lights while driving wooden beams in their trailer in Schliersee, Bavaria, Germany, in a clip shared yesterday. Some viewers have said 'common sense failed to load'.

 A decision to charge punters to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks (right) from public parks has caused outrage online.       

If you're looking for beauty news and reviews, Reddit is an Aladdin's cave of information and brand recommendations. Now, the site has shared the five most popular beauty brands in the world.

A furious Melbourne pedestrian left a handwritten note on a motorist's car slamming their parking job before it was shared online.

A Reddit user revealed the awkward moment between the bride and groom. The bride forbid the groom from dancing with his mom at their wedding because she couldn't dance with her dad.

Reddit user inoahguy98 took to the 'AmItheA**hole' forum on Sunday to ask if he was in the wrong for not getting his cousin's unborn child a gift.

A sheriff's deputy was forced to chase after a runaway police car when he forgot to put the vehicle in park in Cherokee County, Georgia. The patrol car appears to be undamaged.

The shop owners told the would-be thieves to 'go home and sleep', instead of trying to source the in-demand product in the Asian neighbourhood.

The man, believed to be from the US, explained in a Reddit post that his spouse had presented him with a booklet 'of some fantastic photos', but his joy turned to anger when she said the photographer was male.

A Reddit user insisted he didn't think it would be a problem that he proposed to his girlfriend at the wedding because he and his brother 'get along great.'

The red Ferrari 360 was pictured in a Brisbane car park with no sign of a disabled permit.

Video has emerged of a line of Australian shoppers queuing in a calm, orderly fashion as supermarket staff hand out packs of toilet paper. 

An internal investigation by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office has concluded that contrary to what appears to be shown in a video, a deputy did not plant drugs on suspect Dominique Griffin.

In a Reddit post, a mother from the US revealed that she's had a huge fall-out with her daughter after ordering her to cancel the wedding and refusing to pay for it because the groom is her fifth cousin.

Men around the world shared photos of their questionable at-home haircuts on Instagram, Reddit and Twitter as the world looks to lighten the mood.

The video showed the couple lingering in the hallway of a Bondi apartment block, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, where they knocked on the door and demanded to speak to the woman.

They are still ripping off customers to the tune of millions of pounds a day despite regulators vowing to stamp out the scourge.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN LOS ANGELES: Another good day for Rory McIlroy at the Genesis Invitational but a deeply troubling one for the tournament host, Tiger Woods.