What is most striking about so many of the tales from Roy Keane’s new book is that they straight away come from a completely different and distinctive angle; an unexpected take.

“I said to Ferguson, ‘Can I play for somebody else? I just thought, ‘F*****g p***k’ – and I stood up and went ‘Yeah. I’m off.’”

Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 Iran 1

Nation has more than three points on the line against Argentina

Ryan Giggs will assume responsibility for first-team affairs at Manchester United until a permanent manager is appointed, the club have announced.

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz does not believe Alex Ferguson should stop going to watch games at Old Trafford – calling suggestions it would help current incumbent David Moyes ’pure fantasy’.

Roy Keane has hit back at Alex Ferguson, accusing him of not knowing the meaning of loyalty after the former Manchester United manager savaged one of his once most trusted captains in his autobiography.

Manchester United are to part company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.

RUI COSTA led the so-called golden generation and Deco masterminded Luiz Felipe Scolari’s more combative side but now there is a big hole in the Portugal midfield.

Greece opened their 2004 triumph with victory over hosts Portugal, and they will once again be looking to spoil the party, taking on the hosts in Warsaw tonight.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo be crowned king of Europe by claiming the tournament’s Golden Boot?

ROY KEANE effectively burned his remaining bridges with Manchester United when he blasted former manager Alex Ferguson for putting his own interests before the club’s.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has defended his right to criticise the club following their Champions League exit earlier this month.

Sunderland have begun making contact with candidates to replace Steve Bruce as manager, with Martin O’Neill at the very top of their list.

2007: November – Ferguson is charged with using abusive and insulting words towards an official by the Football Association following an exchange with referee Mark Clattenburg during Manchester United’s 1-0 defeat to Bolton.

“Please God, he’ll still be here in February. I don’t see any way Robbie won’t be here unless someone comes up with £50 million or something for him!”

Portugal 4 Spain 0

Paulo Bento has been appointed as the new coach of Portugal.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted a draw would have been a fairer result from last night's tough trip to Real Sociedad and described his side's three-point haul as "golden".

REAL MADRID boss Jose Mourinho has admitted it is unlikely he will take temporary charge of Portugal – but stopped short of ruling himself out entirely.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted it is unlikely he will take temporary charge of Portugal – but stopped short of ruling himself out entirely.

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is confident coach Jose Mourinho will not be tempted into taking over as Portugal boss on a temporary basis.

The Portuguese Football Federation want Jose Mourinho to take charge of the national team for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers in October, according to a report.

ALBERTO GILARDINO ended his 11-month goalscoring drought for Italy in a 5-0 European qualifying triumph over Brian Kerr’s Faroe Islands last night.

ALEX Ferguson has described Bebe’s €8.55m (£7m) move to Manchester United as a fairytale for the 20-year-old.

Alex Ferguson last night claimed he turned down the chance to manage England twice.

SPAIN’S crusade to add the World Cup trophy to their Euro 2008 title continued last night with a closely-fought last-16 win over Iberian neighbours Portugal.

Spain 1 Portugal 0

Portugal 0 Brazil 0

BRAZIL have already progressedto the last 16 of the World Cupbut coach Dunga is still feeling plenty of pressure ahead of today’s final Group G showdown against Portugal.

Portugal 7 North Korea 0

IT IS two years since Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal in a competitive international but the world’s most expensive player says he is “not concerned” by his ongoing struggles to find the net.

Sven-Goran Eriksson is hopeful that Ivory Coast superstar Didier Drogba can be unleashed on Brazil in their World Cup clash tomorrow and does not anticipate his much-discussed protective cast to cause any problems.

CRISTIANO RONALDO cut a frustrated figure after being denied by the woodwork and picking up a booking in Portugal’s scoreless draw against the Ivory Coast yesterday.

Ivory Coast 0 Portugal 0

IVORY COAST boss Sven-Goran Eriksson is quietly confident striker Didier Drogba could play in today’s World Cup opener against Portugal.

PORTUGAL suffered a major injury blow yesterday after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the World Cup after damaging his collarbone.

Portugal suffered a major injury blow today after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the World Cup after damaging his collar bone.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz praised his side’s organisation and discipline after overseeing a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Cameroon last night.

Pepe has been included in Portugal’s final 23-man World Cup squad despite having been out of action since December.

NELSON MANDELA proclaimed that it has been worth the long wait for the World Cup to arrive on African soil, but Brazil and Portugal may not be feeling quite so welcoming after last night’s draw.

PORTUGAL negotiated a tricky tie to qualify for the World Cup after a 1-0 success in Bosnia-Herzegovina sealed a 2-0 aggregate success last night.

Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 Portugal 1 (Portugal win 2-0 on aggregate)

DECO admitted Portugal rode their luck as they secured a narrow advantage over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Lisbon.