ONE of Britain’s most promising young footballers — praised by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as “outstanding” — will receive at least £4.5 million (€5.7m) compensation over a tackle which ended his career.

Footballer Ben Collett, described by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson as an “outstanding” player, was today awarded more than £4.3m damages at the High Court in London over a tackle which ended his career.

A British grandfather has said today that he broke his wrist when trying to intercept a kick by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

MIDDLESBROUGH last night got the answer they wanted when Gareth Southgate was given the green light to remain in charge while he pursues his coaching qualifications.

Gareth Southgate was tonight given permission to carry on as Middlesbrough manager until the end of the season.

One man has died and another is fighting for his life after they were both attacked in Amsterdam, police said today.

Middlesbrough and Everton have been fined £8,000 (€11,600) and warned over future conduct following “mass confrontation” at Barclays Premiership game at the Riverside on January 16.

A Middlesbrough fan who had his season ticket confiscated after falling asleep while drunk at the Riverside Stadium was today urging the club to return the ticket.

A Middlesbrough fan who had his season ticket confiscated at the first home game of the season for allegedly being drunk had simply fallen asleep towards the end of his team’s drubbing by Arsenal, a court heard today.

Middlesbrough FC say West Ham's Frederick Kanoute has much to learn about the north if he thinks it is "always raining" and is full of "little houses."