Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table after their 4-2 victory over Brighton, while Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton.
Richards Bay reclaimed second place in the DStv Premiership following their 1-0 win over Swallows FC, while Kaizer Chiefs end the year on a positive note following their 2-0 victory over Golden Arrows.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola strongly believes that in form striker Erling Haaland still has a lot more to offer the club after netting his 26th goal.
Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory over Orlando Pirates to stretch their lead to seven points in the DStv Premiership, while Cape Town City edged out Royal AM 2-1 on Friday.
Karim Benzema buried his World Cup nightmare after scoring a brace as Real Madrid defeated Real Valladolid 2-0 to go top of Spain's La Liga.
Two own goals from Wout Faes helped Liverpool to a 2-1 comeback victory over Leicester City as the Reds move within two points of fourth place in the Premier League.
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed for Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia in a deal believed to be worth more than €200 million, the club announced.
Franz Beckenbauer mourned the death of fellow World Cup winner Pele, claiming "football has lost the greatest player in its history".
World Cup winner Lionel Messi led the rest of football-crazy Argentina in bidding Brazilian hero Pele farewell on social media.
Football icon Pele was praised by Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday as a "source of inspiration for so many millions".