Auxerre have looked to replace outgoing striker Issam Jemaa by completing a permanent deal for Rennes midfielder Georges Mandjeck.
Stephane Mbia will be sidelined for up to three weeks after the Marseille player was injured during last night's Coupe de France victory against Le Havre, while Lucho Gonzalez also picked up a knock.
First played over 50 years ago, the CAF Africa Cup of Nations is one of the world's most colourful and competitive tournaments. Here we look at 13 facts that you may not know about the continental finals.
Samuel Eto'o has said he never considered leaving Anzhi Makhachkala "for a single second" and intends to remain at the Russian club until the end of his career.
With the CAF African Cup of Nations set to kick off on 21 January, both Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire have been pegged as hot favourites to win the title in the absence of such heavyweights as Egypt and South Africa.
FIFA.com highlights some of the footballing figures who will celebrate their birthday this week, including Maxi Rodriguez, Diego Tristan and Eden Hazard.
FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011
FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011
FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011
