Football boss Harry Redknapp told a jury today: "I have always paid my taxes."

Portsmouth FC say their bank accounts have been frozen following the winding-up petition issued by HM Revenue & Customs.

Harry Redknapp threatened to “sue the bollocks” off a journalist as the football boss and his former employer gave conflicting excuses for an alleged offshore tax fiddle, a court heard yesterday.

Football manager Harry Redknapp went on trial yesterday accused of receiving offshore bungs from his former employer.

Football manager Harry Redknapp went on trial today accused of receiving offshore bungs from his former employer.

MARIO BALOTELLI, the match winner in Manchester City’s stunning 3-2 victory over Tottenham, last night found himself embroiled in further controversy after Harry Redknapp accused him of deliberately stamping on the head of Spurs midfielder Scott Parker.

Football manager Harry Redknapp will face trial for tax evasion next year, it can be reported for the first time today.

Portsmouth FC have tonight announced they are on the brink of being closed down.

Republic of Ireland defender Steve Finnan has been released by his club Portsmouth.

Portsmouth’s debts have increased to £138m, it has emerged.

Portsmouth administrator Andrew Andronikou insists the club will not rush into selling players despite today being given permission to do so by the Premier League.

Portsmouth received a much-needed boost today with the news the Premier League will allow the club to sell players immediately.

The Premier League has confirmed a nine-point deduction for Portsmouth to take place “with immediate effect”.

PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie has admitted he has already begun talks with an administrator ahead of tomorrow’s deadline.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has admitted he has already begun talks with an administrator ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai has been told at a meeting with Premier League chiefs that they cannot bail out the financially-stricken club.

Portsmouth have been dealt another blow after their application to have a winding up petition from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs struck out was dismissed by a High Court judge today.

PORTSMOUTH last night denied being formally served with a winding-up petition in a statement released by the club.

Portsmouth FC has issued a strongly-worded statement denying rumours the club planning to go into administration.

Portsmouth’s turbulent season took another downward turn last night as the club confirmed their players had not been paid for a second time this season.

Portsmouth FC chief executive Peter Storrie was formally charged with tax evasion today.

Tax authorities are continuing investigations into Portsmouth’s former manager Harry Redknapp and chairman Milan Mandaric, it was confirmed today.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie today insisted he will clear his name after being charged with tax evasion, claiming he was on his honeymoon at the time the alleged offence took place.

Portsmouth players are expected to be paid wages owed to them in the next two days, the club have confirmed.

Sulaiman Al Fahim today issued a statement announcing his investment group have completed their takeover of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth have confirmed a new consortium led by chief executive officer Peter Storrie is in negotiations to buy the club.

Sulaiman Al Fahim remains committed to completing his proposed takeover of Portsmouth as soon as possible, the club said in a statement last night.

Dubai-based businessman Sulaiman Al Fahim was today given the green light to complete his takeover of Portsmouth after passing the Premier League’s stringent fit and proper persons test.

Premier League chairman Dave Richards has warned the impending takeover of Portsmouth will fail if former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra is involved.

Portsmouth insist neither former Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra nor Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards is involved in the impending takeover of the club.

The man at the centre of the Manchester City takeover, Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, is on the verge of buying Portsmouth after the club announced last night they had accepted an offer from the billionaire businessman.

The man at the centre of the Manchester City takeover, Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim, has had an offer to buy Portsmouth accepted.

Portsmouth last night claimed they were “astounded” to have been fined £15,000 (€16,700) for breaching Football Association transfer rules over the purchase and sale of striker Benjani Mwaruwari.

Portsmouth FC owner Alexandre Gaydamak today confirmed he is hoping to sell the club.

Football manager Harry Redknapp faced boos and shouts of “Judas” as he arrived to be granted the freedom of the city of Portsmouth – the home of the club he quit just three days ago.

SAM ALLARDYCE has emerged as the favourite to become Portsmouth’s new manager after Harry Redknapp’s sudden departure on Saturday night.

The draw will be made for the Euro 2008 finals with the spectre of a match-fixing inquiry hanging over football.

Portsmouth Football Club manager Harry Redknapp said tonight that he was “not directly concerned” with a police investigation into corruption in the sport.

Portsmouth chairman Milan Mandaric has confirmed new co-owner Alexandre Gaydamak will become a director of the club next week after investing £20m (€29m) in Pompey.

George Ennor, one of the most popular and honourable supporters of horseracing, died today after a long struggle with illness. He was 65.

It was my decision and something I have been thinking about for some time. I made it without any pressure from the chairman or the board.