Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
Jurgen Klopp punched the air in front of the Kop after a thrilling win that will have Liverpool and their fans believing it really could be their year.
Infantino: Extra teams at 2022 World Cup is a good thing (0:41)
PSG visit 2022 World Cup stadium in Al Wakra (1:48)
South Africa, Leeds star Phil Masinga dies at 49
South African legend Phil Masinga has passed away from "a cancer related disease," the nation's football association has announced.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
It's a huge game here at the AMEX Stadium for Liverpool this afternoon. Liverpool are looking to avoid back-to-back defeats in the Premier League for the first time since September 2015. There are concerns at centre-half for Jurgen Klopp, but Liverpool won here 5-1 last season with a three-man defence consisting of Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
An encounter that will draw attention from all corners of the globe. There is the potential for a six-point swing tonight in the Premier League title race.
France World Cup heroes to receive honour
France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad and coaching staff will receive the French Legion of Honour later this year.
Infantino: Qatar could co-host 2022 World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the organisation is studying whether some of Qatar's Gulf neighbours could help host an expanded World Cup.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
Some leaving Anfield can barely believe it. Liverpool are nine points clear at the top and show no sign of feeling the pressure.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
There were cheers around Anfield when Tottenham's shock defeat to Wolves was announced. With Manchester City not in action until Sunday, Liverpool can move nine points clear at the top of the table with a win over Arsenal.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
Liverpool's one change sees Fabinho replace Jordan Henderson. The summer signing struggled in November's 1-1 draw vs. Arsenal, when he was fortunate not to be sent off.
It's the Toe Poke review of 2018!
It's time to look back on another year of ridiculousness in the world of football. That means bad statues, awful hairdos and World Cup shenanigans!
The Exploding Heads' review of 2018 (4:48)
Best moments of the 2018 Calendar year (1:29)
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
Liverpool players salute their jubilant fans after the win over Wolves confirms Jurgen Klopp's side will top the Premier League on Christmas Day.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
A win at Wolves would see Liverpool spend Christmas on top of the Premier League. A potential good omen is that each of the last four sides to top the table on Dec. 25 have gone on to become champions. In fact, Brendan Rodgers' 2013-14 Liverpool team were the last to buck this trend.
World Cup watched by 3.5 billion - FIFA report
The final between France and Croatia is said to have been watched by 1.12bn people for at least one minute.
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
"Jimmy" Lozano was confirmed as Mexico Under-23 coach through to the 2020 Olympics, while we also got a hint as to when the full national team's new boss - expected to be Gerardo Martino - will be named.
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
Club America and U.S. national team midfielder Joe Corona describes lifting the Liga MX title in Estadio Azteca as a "dream come true."
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
Club America overtakes Chivas and moves onto 13 Liga MX titles. Deserved win that over Cruz Azul here in Estadio Azteca. America also won the Liga MX Femenil title on Saturday. This is a good time to be an America fan and Las Águilas' faithful are naturally delighted.
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
"The day of truth has arrived," reads one headline in Mexico City. Another outlet, Record, is already selling separate front pages, one with "America champion," the other with "Cruz Azul champion." It's all set up for a classic.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
All the talk in the Anfield press room is about Paul Pogba's absence in Man United's starting XI. Nathaniel Clyne is a surprise starter for Liverpool. Given the injuries to Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez and now James Milner, Clyne is required to make just his third start in the last 17 months.
Glenn Price Liverpool correspondent
Liverpool are unbeaten in the league at Anfield since April 2017 and can reclaim top spot with victory -- like this fixture needs any more incentive!
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
Some positive injury news for Club America ahead of Sunday's return leg of the Liga MX 2018 Apertura final against Cruz Azul, although the reaction to the first leg in Mexico City has been largely negative.
Tom Marshall Mexico correspondent
All level at 0-0 at half-time of the Liga MX 2018 Apertura first leg between Club America and Cruz Azul. Cruz Azul came closest to opening the scoring when Julio Dominguez forced a fine save from Agustin Marchesin in the 10th minute. Not much between these two sides.
WC Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Russia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 |
| Egypt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Iran | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Morocco | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Denmark | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Peru | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Australia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Croatia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Argentina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Iceland | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +1 | 5 |
| Serbia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Costa Rica | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sweden | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Mexico | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 6 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belgium | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
| Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Colombia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| Japan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Senegal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Poland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |