Beckham punishes Arsenal-supporting son... by getting him to sing a Tottenham chant

David Beckham showed once again that he is one of the most charitable and good-natured footballers on the planet on Tuesday night when his latest documentary aired for the first time - though his Arsenal-supporting son may not be quite so fond of his mischievous dad.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid legend embarked on a round-the-world football extravaganza to raise money for Unicef, setting himself the incredible challenge of playing a football match on all seven continents of the globe.

Beckham won the hearts of football fans worldwide with his amazing trip in the BBC documentary, For The Love Of The Game, with many viewers even taking to Twitter to call for the 40-year-old to be knighted.

Pavel Srnicek: Former Newcastle keeper dies aged 47

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has died at the age of 47, nine days after suffering cardiac arrest in his native Czech Republic.
A big favourite with fans during his first spell at St James' Park between 1991 and 1998, Srnicek collapsed while jogging on 20 December.
He was taken to a hospital in Ostrava and placed in an induced coma.
Srnicek, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and West Ham, made 49 appearances for his country.
His agent, Steve Wraith, said brain scans had shown "irreversible damage" and the decision "had to be taken" to switch off his life support machine.
Wraith added: "Pav passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, 29 December 2015, with his family by his side."

Golf:Tiger Woods at 40 and his 14-time major champion's legacy

Imagine Earl Woods choosing to put a baseball bat rather than a golf club into the hands of young Eldrick, his toddler son.

How different would golf be if Tiger Woods, who turns 40 on 30 December, had chosen to play something else?

As the ailing 14-time major champion struggles to swing a club again, he can celebrate this landmark birthday by reflecting that no-one has had a bigger impact on the game.

Would modern-day golf be as athletic or back in the Olympics without his influence? "I doubt it," European Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke told the BBC.

"All sports progress, all sports move forward. Tennis has changed immensely as well over the years.

"But golf was somewhat slower to adapt to all that stuff. With all the technology we have now, fitness has become a huge part of it and I think Tiger led the way."

Rugby:Sonny Bill Williams criticised for dead Syrian children photos

Rugby union star Sonny Bill Williams has posted graphic images of dead children on Twitter after a visit to Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon.
Williams, who played a starring role in New Zealand's Rugby World Cup win, was in Lebanon as a Unicef ambassador.
On Tuesday night he tweeted graphic images of two bodies, adding, "What did these children do to deserve this?"
But the UN children's agency objected to his use of the images, and said Williams had not consulted its staff.
"We see it as a fundamental infringement of those children's rights," Unicef spokesman Patrick Rose told the New Zealand Herald.
Although it was clear that Williams had been deeply moved by his visit to Lebanon, Mr Rose said it was better to provide a "positive framework for people to respond" by offering children clean water and counselling.

Transfer Talk: Arsenal line up move for Barcelona starlet

Arsenal are preparing a bid for Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper, according to Sport.

The 20-year-old has a €12 million (£8.8m) release clause but the Gunners are ready to test the water with a €6m (£4.4m) bid.

Barca name Arda & Vidal squad numbers

Courtois wants Madrid move

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Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has told Real Madrid that he wants to join them next summer.

Source: OK Diario
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 00:22

Alexis wants Hernandez at Arsenal

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Alexis Sanchez wants Arsenal to make a move for Javier Hernandez in January, even though the striker has already played in the Champions League with Bayer Leverkusen.

Source: Don Balon
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 07:25

Milan rival Juventus for Banega

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Both AC Milan and Juventus are interested in signing Ever Banega in January. The midfielder's contract expires in the summer and he could leave Sevilla for a small fee during the transfer window.

Source: Corriere dello Sport
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 07:33

Impact prepare for Drogba exit

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The Montreal Impact are actively pursuing strikers, with Didier Drogba very unlikely to return amid speculation he is joining Chelsea's coaching staff.

Source: RDS
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 07:30

Fabregas fighting for Chelsea future

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Cesc Fabregas remains part of Guus Hiddink's plans but is now set to compete for the No.10 role instead of a deeper midfielder position. Juventus and Inter are keen on the Spaniard.

Source: Daily Mirror
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 07:24

Copenhagen in running for Kitchen

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Copenhagen and a second-tier German club are in contention to sign out-of-contract D.C. United midfielder Perry Kitchen.

Source: The Washington Post
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 01:48

Arsenal target Samper

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Arsenal are keen on a move for Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper and are willing to offer €6 million for the 20-year-old.

Source: Sport
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 00:25

Barca name Arda & Vidal squad numbers

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Arda Turan will wear the No.7 shirt for Barcelona, while Aleix Vidal has been handed No.22.

Source: Mundo Deportivo
Wednesday, December 30, 2015 00:20

Mandragora set for Juve

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Juventus are set to sign Genoa midfielder Rolando Mandragora. The 18-year-old, who has been labelled as 'the next Marco Verratti', was also wanted by Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool.

Source: Sky Sport Italia
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 18:27

Norwich close in on Pinto

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Norwich City are closing in on a £2.2 million move for Dinamo Zagreb defender Ivo Pinto having beaten off the likes of Stuttgart and Anderlecht.

Source: Sky Sports
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 14:5