Former Juventus captain Gianluca Vialli believes Celtic were unfortunate not to be awarded any penalties during Tuesday night’s Champions League defeat to the Italians.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed the club are close to completing the signings of Swansea winger Scott Sinclair and veteran goalkeeper Richard Wright.

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho admits he has rejected offers from around 10 clubs since being out of work because he was not prepared to see his career “take a step backwards”.

The final two places in the Heineken Cup 2005-2006 tournament have been claimed by Clermont Auvergne and Cardiff Blues.

ARGENTINE football legend Diego Maradona was fighting for his life yesterday after suffering acute heart failure.