Schweinsteiger: Bayern Munich hope that midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will make his comeback from injury before December 18. The 27-year-old had a plate inserted in his right shoulder after breaking his collarbone against Napoli on November 2.

Bulgaria: Bulgaria’s prime minister may take to the field for a third-division side Vitosha Bistritsa, but even he admitted yesterday being nominated the country’s best footballer might be a step too far. Boiko Borisov, 52, is on track to be crowned best player in a poll of fans with 44 per cent, well ahead of Man. United striker Dimitar Berbatov on 24 per cent.

Wallwork: Former Manchester United and West Brom defensive midfielder Ronnie Wallwork was sentenced to 15 months in jail yesterday for selling on parts from stolen cars. The 34-year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of handling stolen goods.

Sparta Prague: Sparta Prague yesterday parted company with their general manager Jozef Chovanec, blaming the move on unsatisfactory results. Despite topping the table at home Sparta failed to qualify for the Europa League after failing to make it past the preliminary qualifying rounds.

Primera Liga: Sevilla vs Getafe 3-0.

Serie B: Bari vs Cittadella 2-2.

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