Modric equals Suker with Croatian Footballer of the Year win*

* *Modric equals Suker with Croatian Footballer of the Year win*

Real Madrid star Luka Modric has been named Croatian Footballer of the Year for a record-equalling sixth time, pulling level with the great Davor Suker.

Modric will lead his nation at this year's World Cup, having skippered their play-off victory over Greece and scored the opening goal in their 4-1 first-leg win.

The playmaker remains a mainstay of Real Madrid's team, helping them to a LaLiga and Champions League double in 2017. Modric was also named Player of the Tournament as Zinedine Zidane's side won the Club World Cup in December.

The 32-year-old has made 12 LaLiga appearances thus far this season, with Real fourth in the Spanish top-flight, 14 points behind leaders Barcelona.

*Jones: Man Utd in danger of missing out

*Jones: Man Utd in danger of missing out on top four*

Manchester United's faltering form over the Christmas period has left them battling for a top-four spot in the Premier League, according to defender Phil Jones.

Jose Mourinho's side were held to a third consecutive draw on Saturday, as they played out a goalless stalemate with Southampton at Old Trafford.

United head into their New Year's Day clash at Everton 15 points behind leaders Manchester City and, having dropped to third in the table behind Chelsea, Jones concedes his team-mates should maybe be more concerned by the teams behind them in the fight for Champions League qualification.

"For sure [we are]," said the England international told reporters. "It's obvious if you look at the table.

"But we have to concentrate on ourselves. It sounds so cliche but we need to look after each other, stick together, which is what we will do, and keep going and keep battling.

"It's frustrating for us, frustrating for the fans and everyone involved but there's no point sitting here and sulking about it."

*Leicester City 3 Huddersfield Town 0: Mahrez and Slimani help stop the rot for Puel

*Leicester City 3 Huddersfield Town 0: Mahrez and Slimani help stop the rot for Puel

Two instances of individual brilliance from Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani helped Leicester City to a 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the King Power Stadium on Monday, ending the hosts' four-match winless run.

Leicester struggled over the festive period and went into 2018 on the back of successive league defeats, but Mahrez and Slimani scored excellent goals early in the second half to stop the rot in their first New Year's Day home game since 2013, when they beat Huddersfield 6-1 in the Championship.

Marc Albrighton, who provided the assist for Mahrez's opener, added a third late on, after Adrien Silva had been introduced for his belated Leicester debut like this

*Burnley 1 Liverpool 2: Klavan the unlikely last-gasp hero without Coutinho or Salah 📹

*Burnley 1 Liverpool 2: Klavan the unlikely last-gasp hero without Coutinho or Salah 📹

Ragnar Klavan proved Liverpool's saviour as his stoppage-time header capped a dramatic finale to secure a 2-1 win at Burnley on Monday.

The Reds were shorn of two members of their 'fab four' at a sodden Turf Moor, with Philippe Coutinho and Mohamed Salah missing while Roberto Firmino started on the bench as Jurgen Klopp sought to manage his resources amid a hectic festive schedule.

Coutinho's absence sparked further speculation surrounding his potential move to Barcelona although Klopp insisted the Brazilian had been ruled out with a thigh injury.

Salah, who scored twice in Saturday's 2-1 win over Leicester City to take his Premier League tally to 17, was missing with a groin problem although Liverpool described both his and Coutinho's ailments as "minor" with the Reds due to welcome fierce rivals Everton to Anfield in the FA Cup third round on Friday.

Sadio Mane's stunning finish just past the hour put Liverpool ahead but it looked as though Burnley had secured a share of the spoils when Johann Gudmundsson stooped to head in at the far post in the 87th minute.

But in the fourth minute of time added on, Dejan Lovren headed back across goal and Klavan raced in to nod home from practically on the goalline and ensure Liverpool were not left to rue their key absentees.

2018 wishes.

I'm not wishing anybody anything for 2018, I am tired of wishing every year:
*For HEALTH: see the   doctor regularly, eat well, work out and worry less.*

*For MONEY: reduce your sleep to 6 hours a day, watch less of Tv, disengage from wrong associations, increase your work time and Pray always for Divine help.*

*Don't try to impress anybody while "depressing" yourself in the process.*

*For LOVE: be honest and sincere in your relationships.*

*For HAPPINESS: follow peace with all men and love your Neighbour as thyself.*

*For FINANCES: have a budget for everything you want do, reduce your borrowing anointing in 2018 instead invest more.*


*Your Children School fees, your accommodation and your general lifestyle must be within your income range...*

*Take more responsibility for your livelihood in 2018 and it will surprise you what God can do. God bless you!*

*Colorado shooting: Four police officers injured, one dead*

*Colorado shooting: Four police officers injured, one dead*

A police officer has been killed and four others have been injured in an "ambush-style attack" while responding to a verbal disturbance in Colorado. The shooting happened at an apartment at Highlands Ranch, south of Denver. Authorities confirmed two civilians, thought to be the shooter's neighbours, were also shot before the suspect was shot and killed by officers.

Residents in the area were put on "code red" alert and told to stay inside away from windows during the incident. People were told to avoid the area while Swat officers responded. A bomb squad was also pictured at the scene.

At a news conference, Douglas County Sheriff Tony Spurlock confirmed the dead officer was 29-year-old Zackari Parrish, who was married with two children. He and the other officers were called to the property at about 05:00 (12:00 GMT) after neighbours confirmed about a verbal disturbance involving two male roommates at the property.

After being let into the apartment, they were shot by the suspect, who police say was known to law enforcement but did not have a criminal record. Authorities say he used a rifle to fire at least 100 rounds before being killed. His identity has not yet been released while formal identification takes place.