Serie A strugglers Genoa have today sacked coach Alberto Malesani after just three games back in charge and appointed Luigi De Canio as his replacement.

Bernie Ecclestone has denied reports linking Zinedine Zidane with the newly-vacant manager’s role at QPR.

ROMAN BEDNAR had double cause for celebration on Saturday. As if scoring the winning goal against Burnley was not enough, his manager Tony Mowbray confirmed that he will sign the Czech (pictured right) on a permanent deal at the end of the season.

Championship side QPR have completed the signing of winger Hogan Ephraim from West Ham for an undisclosed fee.