MARCO Tardelli has ruled Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni out of contention for the vacant Turkey job.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s assistant insists there is “absolutely no truth” to reports that the Republic of Ireland coach is considering taking over the reins of the Turkish national team.

Diego Maradona's personal doctor Alfredo Cahe has claimed he is trying to persuade the Argentinian legend to admit himself to a new hospital next week to deal with addiction problems.