Manchester United were this morning paired with Deportivo La Coruna, Juventus and Basle in the second round of this season’s Champions League.

ALEX FERGUSON is bracing himself for the toughest Champions League dogfight of all this season — and indicated that Ireland’s John O’Shea will play an important role in the assault on European glory.

England captain David Beckham today thanked the thousands of well-wishers who are praying his broken foot mends in record time.

Uefa have confirmed Deportivo La Coruna will not be kicked out of this season's Champions League even if four of their players are found guilty of passport irregularities.