Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has described the latest match-fixing scandal to hit Italy as "devastating" and believes it further tarnishes the image of Italian football.

AC Milan's Massimo Donati will jet into the UK this week in a bid to seal a move to Celtic.

CHELSEA have moved a step closer to signing Claude Makelele after agreeing personal terms with the French midfielder.

Rangers defender Lorenzo Amoruso will consider his options back in Italy before committing himself to a move to West Ham.