Real Madrid nominated for Laureus World Team of the Year award

Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodríguez are also up for World Sportsman of the Year and World Breakthrough of the Year respectively.

Pepe joins up with the squad

The La Liga leaders continue preparations ahead of Saturday's game against Deportivo

Real Madrid continue their preparations ahead of this Saturday's La Liga game against Deportivo at the Santiago Bernabéu (6pm CET). Pepe joined the group for a session in which Ancelotti was accompanied by the Real Madrid Castilla goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero. Ramos, Khedira, James, Coentrão, Modric and Pacheco trained at Madrid's indoor facilities.

Ronaldo battles Djokovic for Laureus award

The 30-year-old faces competition from the tennis star, Rory Mcllroy, Lewis Hamilton and three other sporting icons to be named Athlete of the Year

Ibrahimovic is a misunderstood man - Ancelotti

The Real Madrid coach has hailed the PSG attacker as a leader, despite his propensity for winding up opponents

Zlatan Ibrahimovic  is not arrogant but misunderstood, according to former Paris Saint-Germain head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Manchester United debt rises to €514.9 million

A lack of broadcasting revenue due to no Champions League football, plus exchange rates, have seen debt increase, but the club have reduced their wage bill by €3.9 million

Morata not thinking about Real Madrid return, insists agent

The striker has been linked with a move back to the Santiago Bernabeu, but he is focused on the Serie A champions at this stage

Yaya Toure returns to Man City after Afcon triumph

The 31-year-old is back at the club's £200m Etihad Campus for a fitness assessment, while Wilfried Bony is also set to begin training for the first time since his £28m move