Luton: Luton have sacked manager John Still after four straight defeats. The 65-year-old took the reins at Kenilworth Road in February 2013 and led the club to the Conference title in his first full season in charge. The Hatters finished eighth in their first campaign back in Sky Bet League Two but have struggled to replicate that form this term and sit 17th ahead of Saturday’s trip to Exeter.

Levski Sofia: Levski Sofia have been awarded a 3-0 home win over Litex Lovech after their league match was abandoned when the visitors walked off the pitch in protest at refereeing decisions, the Bulgarian Football Union said yesterday. On Saturday, Litex were down to 10 men but leading 1-0 close to halftime when referee Georgi Yordanov sent off another of their players and awarded Levski a penalty, prompting the club’s sporting manager Stoycho Stoilov to order his team off the field.

Celtic: Celtic are considering legal action against fans who set off flares in Turkey after UEFA opened fresh disciplinary proceedings. The club have issued indefinite bans to two supporters following incidents during their final Europa League game of the season, last Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Fenerbahce. Celtic have been hit with two charges by UEFA, one for the lighting of fireworks by away fans and another for improper conduct of the team, which was automatically sparked by their card count of five yellows.

Schlupp: Premier League leaders Leicester have been dealt an injury blow with the news that Jeff Schlupp could be out for around six weeks. Schlupp is struggling with a hamstring problem and missed the home victory against Chelsea on Monday night. Foxes boss Claudio Ranieri has confirmed the Ghana international, 22, could be out for over a month.

Sirigu: Salvatore Sirigu admits leaving Paris Saint-Germain is a possibility with Roma touted as favourites for his signature. The Italian international has lost his place in the side to Kevin Trapp this season. “Not playing never makes you happy,” Sirigu said. “I have no problem staying, but I’m ready to evaluate any offer. I have no agreements, whether that’s returning to Italy or staying abroad.”

Championship: Wolves vs Leeds United 2-3.

Coppa Italia

Last 16

Lazio 2
Matri 70; Cataldi 79;
Udinese 1
Kone 67;

Sampdoria 0
Milan 2
Niang 50; Bacca 90;

Red card: Zukanovic (S) 64.

Quarter-final draw
Juventus vs Lazio
Napoli vs Inter
Milan vs Carpi
Spezia vs Alessandria

Ties to be played on January 20.

King’s Cup

Last 32, second legs
Atl. Madrid vs Reus - 1-0 (Atl. Madrid win 3-1 on aggregate)
Celta Vigo vs Almeria - 1-0 (Celta win 4-1 on aggregate)
Granada vs Leganes - 1-0 (aggregate: 2-2; Granada win on away goals)
Villarreal vs SD Huesca - 2-0 (Villarreal win 4-3 on aggregate)

Div. One

This weekend’s fixtures from the BOV Division One:

Today: (Centenary Stadium) 7.30pm Fgura United vs Gżira United.

Tomorrow: (Centenary Stadium) 2pm Mqabba vs San Ġwann; 4.15pm Rabat Ajax vs Senglea Athletic.

Sunday: (Centenary Stadium) 2pm Melita vs Ħamrun Spartans; 4.15pm St George’s vs Gudja United. (Tedesco Stadium) 2pm Pieta Hotspurs vs Żebbuġ Rangers; 4.15pm Lija Athletic vs Vittoriosa Stars.

Standings

  P W D L F A Pts
Gżira United 10 8 2 0 21 3 26
Ħamrun 10 7 2 1 24 11 23
Pietà 10 6 2 2 14 9 20
Lija 10 6 0 4 19 11 18
Żebbuġ 10 5 2 3 12 10 17
Senglea 10 5 1 4 15 10 16
Rabat Ajax 10 5 1 4 14 12 16
Vittoriosa 10 4 3 3 19 11 15
Melita 10 4 0 6 8 18 12
Fgura United 10 3 2 5 9 12 11
St George’s 10 1 4 5 5 11 7
Mqabba 10 1 3 6 5 15 6
San Ġwann 10 1 3 6 10 24 6
Gudja United 10 1 1 8 7 25 4

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