Jurors at the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial retired today to consider their verdicts.

Jurors at the Harry Redknapp tax evasion trial are today expected to start considering their verdicts.

The prosecution case at Harry Redknapp’s tax evasion trial is “repugnant to all our basic instincts of fairness”, a court heard.

The wealthy football chairman accused of sending bungs to Harry Redknapp told a court today he is insulted by the allegations.

The football chairman accused of sending bungs to Harry Redknapp told a court yesterday of their rollercoaster friendship.

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

Harry Redknapp told police his home was at risk after he lost millions of pounds in disastrous investments, a court heard.

Football boss Harry Redknapp denied tax dodging by telling police “I couldn’t even fill a team sheet in”, a court has heard.

Football boss Harry Redknapp denied tax dodging by telling police “I couldn’t even fill a team sheet in”, a court heard today.

Harry Redknapp made "disastrous" business decisions and lost £250,000 (€298,196) in a "very unsuccessful" takeover bid at Oxford United, his banker told a court today.

Harry Redknapp said he was “sick and tired” of bung slurs and claimed he was victimised because of his Cockney accent, a court heard yesterday.

Harry Redknapp's excuses for his £180,000 (€216,016) offshore windfall are "contradictory, inconsistent and lack credibility", a court heard today.

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

Football manager Harry Redknapp appeared in the dock in England today to face trial for tax evasion.

Vladimir Antonov has resigned as chairman of Portsmouth after the club’s parent company was placed into administration.

The Russian owner of Portsmouth Football Club has been arrested in London in connection with a money laundering probe that has rocked Lithuania and Latvia, officials said today.

Lithuanian prosecutors have issued a European arrest warrant for the Russian owner of Portsmouth Football Club in connection with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets stripped from a local bank.

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

Portsmouth’s administrators have thanked former owner Alexandre Gaydamak after a deal was finally agreed last night to safeguard the club’s future.

Portsmouth are hoping to sign Liam Lawrence on an emergency loan from Stoke after a permanent deal between the two clubs collapsed.

PORTSMOUTH’S administrator Andrew Andronikou has condemned the FA and Premier League decision to block the club’s entry into next season’s Europa League as “a shambles”.

Portsmouth will not be permitted to play in the Europa League next season, the Football Association and Premier League have told the club.

Portsmouth will go into administration on Friday unless a buyer comes forward before then, the club’s owner today announced.

Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric was charged today with two counts of cheating the public revenue, Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.

PORTSMOUTH expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5.

Portsmouth expect to pay their players’ December salaries on January 5.

The financial future of Portsmouth remains unclear despite the club denying they have been formally served with a winding-up petition.

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

FORMER Chelsea manager Avram Grant is being backed to lift Portsmouth up the table after it was yesterday confirmed he will succeed Paul Hart at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth have sacked manager Paul Hart following their poor start to the Premier League season.

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.

Saudi businessman Ali Al-Faraj has completed his takeover of Portsmouth, the club confirmed tonight.

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

Sportswear firm JD Sports Fashion today announced it had rescued the European arm of rugby shirts firm Canterbury, raising hopes that it will resurrect some of the firm’s sponsorship deals.

UK-based rugby shirts firm Canterbury has gone into administration, with 72 workers losing their job.

MANCHESTER CITY last night finally completed the signing of Roque Santa Cruz as Liverpool confirmed they have reached an agreement with Portsmouth to sign Glen Johnson.

Liverpool are set to sign England right-back Glen Johnson after confirming this evening they have reached an agreement with both the player and his club Portsmouth.

Portsmouth have confirmed the departure of manager Tony Adams “with immediate effect”.

PORTSMOUTH manager Tony Adams is ignoring newspaper speculation surrounding his future as he prepares his side for today’s clash with Barclays Premier League title hopefuls Liverpool at Fratton Park.

The case against Premiership footballer Jermain Defoe, who is accused of speeding and other driving offences, was today halted because of red tape.

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has dismissed suggestions that the south coast club must sell several of their stars this month to balance the books as “a load of rubbish”.

Portsmouth are adamant there is no dispute over Alexandre Gaydamak’s ownership of the club and say they are “surprised” the Premier League have decided to seek further clarification of the matter.

Portsmouth are today considering their response after denying any wrongdoing despite being charged by the Football Association, alongside agent Willie McKay, with breaches of rules in relation to the transfer of Zimbabwe striker Benjani Mwaruwari to and from the club.