The tricky subject of third party ownership (TPO) in world football has reared its ugly head once again after Sam Allardyce was filmed discussing workarounds as part of an investigation.

Manchester City's attacking exploits grabbed the headlines as Guardiola's side came from a goal down to win 5-3, but their defensive frailties were exposed by free-scoring Monaco.

THE NUMBERS GAME: All of this week has been dominated by talk of a dispute between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba. He was a Manchester United statement signing in 2016.

It's the addictive Netflix documentary that has won cheerleading a whole new audience since it was released just two weeks ago.

A California man was shot dead by a gang member during an argument at a Super Bowl party after the suspect mistook a San Francisco 49ers flag for a rival gang's colors. 

The 27-year-old pop megastar lived it up during her four night stay at the celeb-favorite Nobu Hotel Miami Beach leading up to the big game.

After incredible performances at the Grammy Awards and Super Bowl, Demi Lovato announced she's going to host her own talk show and have frank conversations.

Abbie Flynn, 59, was last heard from at around 4pm on February 2 when she called her son and told him she was going for a walk before hosting friends at her home in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

They relocated to the state following his switch from the New England Patriots NFL franchise to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers - but Tom admits their transition hasn't been entirely seamless.

Grace Poo, 23, was arrested at the Midnight Mafia music festival in Sydney's Olympic Park last May when sniffer dogs detected her trying to enter with the $50,000 worth of ecstasy tablets.

The body of Bernard 'Butch' Gore, 71, was found in Sydney's Westfield Bondi Junction in January 2017, three weeks after he walked into a stairwell and disappeared.

NSW Rural Fire Service has urged holidaymakers to flee the area from Batemans Bay down to the Victoria Boarder as conditions could be as bad as New Year's Eve.

A seven-day state of emergency has been declared in NSW, as officials warn residents and holidaymakers to flee the fire-ravaged east coast.

Giving Princess Charlotte a touch of sparkle on her way to school in London this morning was a pink, sequined unicorn head key ring seen dangling from her bag.

Kensington Palace suddenly cancelled Kate Middleton's attendance this afternoon, citing an undisclosed matter relating to Prince George, six, Princess Charlotte, four, and Prince Louis, one.

The Duchess of Cambridge, 37, is allegedly working on her tennis game at the Hurlingham Club in Fulham, west London and is often joined by her husband and children.

London-based Charlie van Straubenzee, who was one of Prince Harry's ushers, welcomed daughter Clover on Wednesday last week, reports The Sunday Times.

Bernardo Silva has stated he expects Portugal international team-mate Bruno Fernandes to be a success at Manchester United, after backing him to settle in England.

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has refused to rule out making a return to the England squad for Euro 2020 with doubts over the fitness of Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.

England crashed out of the tournament in the quarter-finals when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners Brazil, Ronaldinho scoring an unforgettable winner in the second half.

At his peak he was unbelievable. I knew he was a talent the moment I played against him. He had bravery to take the ball at any time, constant movement and tricks to get himself out of trouble.

Less than 24 hours after watching their young team-mates beat Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, Liverpool's leading lights were back to the grind in warmer climes.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE HAWTHORNS: Free-scoring Newcastle United are into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup - now there is a statement that requires a double-take.

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata revealed former Red Devils manager Louis Van Gaal cried in front of his players during his time at Old Trafford.

Mayweather is due to face 5ft 4in Japanese fighter Nasukawa in an exhibition bout on New Year's Eve, and recently called his clash with Alvarez 'some of the easiest work' he's ever had.

Alongside his twin brother Jermell at a public workout, the 28-year-old showed he is in peak physical condition as he prepares to face fighter Willie Monroe Jr in New York on Saturday.

Since his professional debut in 1996, Floyd Mayweather has earned hundreds of millions of pounds. His net worth is estimated to be close to a staggering £440million.

Floyd 'Money' Mayweather was once again flaunting the vast wealth he has accumulated from his boxing career on Friday night, including a special 50-0 jacket.

Floyd Mayweather has revealed he will be speaking to his old foe Manny Pacquiao about the possibility of a big money rematch bout to settle their score once and for all.

Eddie Hearn expects Billy Joe Saunders' blockbuster showdown against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to go ahead provided the coronavirus pandemic does not eat into the summer schedule.

Ever a man of the people. That was the key to that roaring following which it took time for the Americans to grasp as the tens of thousands hit Sin City for Mayweather fight week.

Andrew Milroy died from a single stab wound to the chest in Lloret de Mar during the early hours of yesterday morning.

The 28th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, which opened on Christmas Day, features work by some of the country's best ice sculptors and attracts thousands of visitors from around the world.

The public hospital lost power when Hurricane Sandy hit on Monday and electricity was spotty as the facility relied on generators, with members of the Army National Guard hiking up to the hospital's roof with fuel throughout the week to power the generators.

Disgraced former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been spotted canoodling with his new girlfriend at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. Myriam Aouffir, 43, is a high-profile press officer for French television. She has already seen with her new boyfriend on the Mediterranean island of Corsica but now the couple have been pictured lapping up the sun in the holy city.

The law breaking men were caught at a rented rest house in Al-Farouq area of Buraidah and accused of holding a party with women who were unrelated.

JEFF POWELL: For once in her bubbly lifetime of mischievous laughter, Joan Rivers was not being funny as she shielded her eyes and in hushed tones asked at ringside: 'Is it always like this?'

The 23-year-old Spanish midfielder has built a strong reputation for himself following his £27m transfer from La Liga outfit Real Betis just last summer.

The 31-year-old, who was a regular last season, has made six of his seven appearances from the bench this campaign, as Ernseto Valverde has opted to start summer-signing Frenkie de Jong.

'The electoral commission has excused our goalkeeper from being a reserve at the Mondragon polling station. We'll see you at San Mames,' Levante tweeted on Saturday.

The 28-year-old has never been a nailed-on regular at Madrid and the diminutive Spaniard has featured from the start on just four of a possible 12 La Liga games so far this season.

The Atletico Madrid striker scored in the national team's 7-0 pummeling of Malta on Friday night in Cadiz, and is set to feature in Spain's final qualifier against Romania on Monday.

MALLORCA 4-1 VALENCIA: The unfancied home side welcomed the European hopefuls needing a big boost, with the team still stuck in the relegation zone after just one win in seven games.

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Quique Setien admitted that his Barcelona players 'were not very good' and questioned their tactical understanding after a 2-0 La Liga defeat at Valencia on Saturday.

Barcelona have reportedly walked away from the negotiation table with Valencia for striker Rodrigo, after opting not to give into the financial demands of their La Liga rivals.

Ruby Rose fulfilled her 'childhood dream' earlier this year by landing the groundbreaking role as the first openly-lesbian Batwoman. 

In September, Ruby revealed she had to undergo emergency surgery after suffering two herniated discs on set several months ago

The Irish actress, 35, went all out for the look with a Sherlock-inspired deerstalker cap, trench coat, magnify glass and plastic pipe.

Jerome Boateng is facing charges of aggravated assault against his former partner and longtime fiancée Sherin Senler. Boateng is accused of causing dangerous bodily harm to Senler.

Two two defenders went head-to-head when Holland took on Germany in a Euro 2020 qualifier last Friday night, with Van Dijk's side coming out on top in an enthralling 4-2 victory.