Srnicek: Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek is in critical condition after the 47-year-old collapsed while jogging in his hometown near Ostrava. The hospital declined to provide further details at his family’s request but media reports citing his agent said the current Sparta goalkeeping coach’s heart stopped while he was jogging and that he remained unconscious in a critical condition.

Marquez: Mexico captain Rafael Marquez has left Verona to return to Atlas. The 36-year-old centre-back was a near ever-present for Verona in 2014-15 but had found his opportunities limited with the Serie A side this season.

Lyon: Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas will announce “a certain number of changes” on December 28 as pressure builds on coach Hubert Fournier. Sunday’s defeat to Ajaccio means Lyon have taken only one point from six games. “We are moving towards a certain number of changes,” Aulas said. “I will communicate them on December 28.”

Ighalo: Top scorer Odion Ighalo, whose goals have caught the attention of bigger Premier League clubs, will stay at Watford at least until the end of the season, manager Quique Sanchez Flores said. “I think Ighalo is completely clever, he chose five months ago the option to stay here with Watford,” Sanchez said.

Lega Pro: Group C – Casertana vs Melfi 4-1.

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