Greece: Tour operators climb Colosseum to protest against Holy Year selling ban

Six Roman tour operators climbed on Romes Colosseum on 7 December to protest against an order banning them from approaching tourists on the streets to sell them their packages. The decree, passed by Romes municipality last month, came just before the Holy Year, due to start on 8 December and to last almost one year, when millions of pilgrims and tourists are expected to flock to the Italian capital as well as to the Vatican. Dec 8, 2015

Jose Mourinho: I am still man for the job

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho repeatedly insisted he was the right man to lead the club on 8 December, ahead of the Blues Champions League clash against Porto. Dec 8, 2015

Louis van Gaal: Players have to prove they can continue in Champions League

Manchester United will be looking for the goals that have been so hard to come by this season when they travel to VfL Wolfsburg on 8 December, with their hopes of sealing qualification for the Champions League knockout stage still hanging in the balance. All the talk among United supporters is of the teams lack of goals under what they believe to be manager Louis van Gaals sterile conservative approach. Dec 8, 2015