Jim Pallotta is worried, writes David Shonfield.

Anti-discrimination group Kick It Out last night called on Paolo Di Canio to state his commitment to anti-racism after the newly-appointed Sunderland manager refused to confirm or deny whether he is a fascist.

ULTRA exclusive is the sales pitch given to Desert Heights, a scheme of just five bungalows on a height overlooking Clonakilty Bay, in West Cork with bay views.

An eye-witness today gave a terrifying account of how Middlesbrough fans were attacked ahead of tonight’s crunch Uefa Cup match in Rome.