He caught necrotising otitis externa after a piece of the cotton became lodged in his ear

Europe's top clubs say they will boycott FIFA's proposed new Club World Cup, leaving FIFA president Gianni Infantino's latest plans in serious doubt and risking a major split in the world game.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will miss Sunday's Premier League match at Fulham after failing to shake off an ankle injury, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday.

Spain coach Luis Enrique has dropped Real Madrid midfielder Isco and Atletico Madrid pair Koke and Saul from his squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Norway and Malta while handing a return to Sevilla veteran Jesus Navas.

The following is the draw for the Champions League quarter-finals made by UEFA on Friday.

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has a foot problem and faces a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final clash at Wolverhampton Wanderers, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday.

Investors in the Restaurant Group have not had much to smile about during recent years.

Hooker Folau Fainga'a scored two tries, both from close range, as the Brumbies held off the Waratahs in a tight encounter in Canberra where neither side were able to dominate in the face of strong defences and big tackles.

Four-times champion Sebastian Vettel sounded an early alarm bell for Ferrari at Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, saying he was lacking confidence in his car after a disappointing run in Friday practice.

Outsourcing firm Interserve is on the verge of administration after investors rejected a rescue deal that would have seen their holdings slashed and lenders seize control.