Tony Adams admits he has “not even thought about his future” with Portsmouth despite the fact his contract as assistant manager at Fratton Park runs out in the summer.

Southampton are expected to complete the permanent signing of Marek Saganowski early next week after taking up their first option on the striker.

Paris St Germain climbed out of the Ligue 1 relegation zone as goals by Amara Diane and Sylvain Armand helped see off second-placed Lens today.

RONALDINHO shrugged off claims about his weight as he helped Barcelona shrug off their mini-crisis and go two points clear in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao last night. An own goal by Amorebieta, a fine volley by Xavi and a cool finish from the recalled Eto’o in a brilliant first half display saw Barca home.

REAL MADRID failed to take advantage of slip-ups from La Liga’s frontrunners with a woeful display at the Riazor as they went down to Deportivo last night.

RONALDINHO grabbed his 11th league goal of the season as Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga to two points after a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad at the Nou Camp on Saturday, while Sevilla moved into second spot after a 2-1 comeback win at home to Real Madrid.

SEVILLA’S dream season continued yesterday as they took command of the Spanish Primera Liga at Barcelona’s expense with a 2-0 win over Osasuna.

CHAMPIONS Barcelona came unstuck last night as Real Madrid triumphed 2-0 in El Classico at the Bernabeu.

SPANISH champions Barcelona sent out a warning shot to Champions League opponents Chelsea last night as they opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga after their nearest rivals all faltered.

BARCELONA’S Cameroonian international Samuel Eto’o was targeted by racist taunts after scoring at Racing Santander in the Primera Liga last night.

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY grabbed a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid won 4-1 at newly-promoted Levante yesterday.

Lyon went top of Ligue 1 for 24 hours at least with a convincing 2-0 win over Troyes.

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Premiership newcomers Sheffield United have signed French striker Christian Nade on a three-year deal.

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Lyon may be five-times French champions but they were on the receiving end of a 4-0 thrashing at Lille.

Player power will almost certainly ensure Harry Redknapp signs a new contract to manage Portsmouth again next season after he controversially returned to Fratton Park to engineer Barclays Premiership survival.

AC MILAN’S Champions League clash with Lyon tonight has taken on extra importance following the Rossoneri’s Serie A defeat to Lecce on Saturday.

INTER MILAN overcame an Adriano no-show to thrash Livorno 5-0 yesterday and move within six points of Serie A leaders Juventus.

Alain Perrin will feel the pressure of becoming the first Premiership manager in danger of losing his job this season after Portsmouth’s humiliating Carling Cup exit at League One strugglers Gillingham.

The Republic of Ireland’s youngsters failed to stop the rot of a seven-match sequence without a win as they lost to France in their UEFA U21 Championship qualifier in Cork.

Newcastle today learned the identity of the first of three clubs they could face in their opening Intertoto Cup clash in July.

Portsmouth are expected to announce the appointment of Alain Perrin as their new manager at a 12.30pm press conference this afternoon.

CHRISTMAS was not a happy time at Olympique de Marseille. In France’s second city, crisis is a way of life, and not just football-wise.

A 2-0 victory for Real Sociedad away to Malaga put them back on top of the Primera Liga last night after Real Madrid had briefly reclaimed the top spot on Saturday night.

BAYERN MUNICH’S German international goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has insisted he is ready for a move abroad despite the Bundesliga giants’ determination to hold on to him.

Norwegian defender Claus Lundekvam intends to finish a fantastic week on a high by helping Southampton record their first away win of the season at Aston Villa.

BRAZILIAN, Elber struck four times as Bayern Munich put their German league title chase on track by hammering Arminia Bielefeld 6-2 on Saturday.

Marian Pahars, Southampton’s leading scorer last season, has been ruled out of his side’s opening game of the new Premiership season against Middlesbrough tomorrow by injury.

Julien Escude’s future remains in the balance after talks between his club Rennes and Manchester United officials stalled today in Paris.

Former European Cup winners Aston Villa face a tough task to qualify for this season’s UEFA Cup following today’s Intertoto Cup semi-final and final draw.

Coleraine's Intertoto Cup adventure came to a halt as Troyes inflicted a second 2-1 defeat on the Northern Irishmen in a week.

Southampton have completed the signing of Swedish defender Michael Svensson from French club Troyes.

Southampton are looking to bolster their defence by luring Sweden international Michael Svensson to England.

Paris St Germain coach Luis Fernandez has confirmed star striker Nicolas Anelka will stay at the club despite mounting rumours he could be loaned to Premier League side Sunderland.

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David O’Leary was able to field a full-strength line-up as Leeds looked to return to the top of the Premier League.

Leeds boss David O’Leary is hoping for the luck of the draw when Leeds are pulled out of the UEFA Cup third-round hat later today given the fears surrounding his squad.

Leeds are through to the next round of the Uefa Cup after a 3-2 defeat to French side Troyes tonight.

Robbie Keane has scored Leeds United's second goal.

Troyes have scored a third goal against Leeds United.

Troyes have scored a second goal against Leeds United.