Raymond Domenech today left captain Patrick Vieira out of his France squad to face the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup qualifying play-off this month.

Faroe Islands 0 France 1

VOLKAN DEMIREL was the hero for Fenerbahce as they advanced from a penalty shoot-out into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

Fenerbahce goalkeeper Volkan Demirel was the hero as his team advanced via a penalty shoot-out into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in their history.

SUBSTITUTE Semih Senturk’s late strike lifted Fenerbahce to a 3-2 win in their Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Sevilla.

Thierry Henry will aim to become France‘s all-time leading goalscorer in their must-win Euro 2008 Group B against Lithuania.

Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka has been ruled out of France’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Lithuania on Wednesday and Les Bleus have also lost Sevilla defender Julien Escude to injury.

SEVILLA got their Champions League Group H campaign up and running with a convincing win over Slavia Prague last night.

Rangers and Barcelona will clash in the Champions League later this month with 100% records at stake after both sides made it two wins out of two in Group E tonight.

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Arsenal 1 Sevilla 0

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MANCHESTER United left-back Patrice Evra has been recalled to the France squad by Raymond Domenech.

Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has been recalled to the France squad by Raymond Domenech.

Sevilla defender Javi Navarro played down his hard-man reputation and insisted a “cool head” will be just as important as a “hot heart” in tonight’s UEFA Cup final against Middlesbrough.

MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson has put Brazil World Cup star Ronaldinho at the top of his wish list but realistically expects to sign a French defender, Portuguese forward and English goalkeeper in the close season.

Alex Ferguson is confident Wes Brown has the mental strength to recover from the shattering blow of a second ruptured cruciate knee ligament injury.

Sir Alex Ferguson knows better than most that next season’s masterplan for domestic and European domination begins almost immediately and that sides who do not strengthen their squads go backwards very quickly.

ALEX FERGUSON’S search for an experienced central defender to bolster his side’s Champions League challenge has been given fresh urgency by the latest injury setback for luckless defender Wes Brown.

Manchester United skipper Roy Keane has urged Sir Alex Ferguson to get his cheque book out this summer in a bid to ensure success in Europe.

It did not take Alex Ferguson long to mark out his next major challenge as Manchester United manager.

MANCHESTER UNITED boss Alex Ferguson will not be allowed to expand his squad this summer even though he has complained it is too weak to compete properly in Europe.

CONFIRMED Champions League quarter-finalists Manchester United seek their 10th victory in this season’s competition tonight with Alex Ferguson claiming his squad is not big enough to cope.

ALEX FERGUSON might want to strengthen his ailing squad when the transfer window opens in January but the Manchester United boss admits finding the right man could be difficult.

Legendary boss Brian Clough has urged Alex Ferguson to use his authority to curb the excesses of shamed skipper Roy Keane.

ALEX FERGUSON is facing a test of his managerial juggling skills just two weeks into the new season.

Roy Keane will make Manchester United’s trip to Sunderland on Saturday after ruling out an immediate operation on his troublesome knee.

Rennes defender Julien Escude has not given up on his dream move to Manchester United.

Ryan Giggs refuses to entertain the thought of defeat as Manchester United attempt to save their Champions League skins at Old Trafford tonight.

Manchester United’s attempt to capture Rennes full-back Julien Escude appears to have ended in failure.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Rio Ferdinand is still not quite fully fit, which is likely to mean another chance for John O’Shea at the heart of the United defence in the make or break Champions League qualifying tie against Hungarian minnows Zalaegerszegi on Tuesday.

JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK may be ready to leave Chelsea after admitting he would “like to form part” of Louis van Gaal’s new Barcelona team.

Manchester United target Julien Escude is out for three weeks after injuring himself while walking his dog.

DAMIEN DUFF is to sign a new deal with Blackburn Rovers before the week’s end.

MANCHESTER UNITED skipper Roy Keane insists he has not been affected by the row which has erupted over his controversial autobiography.

MANCHESTER United defender Wes Brown has been ruled out for three months after a scan revealed he fractured his right ankle in their shock Champions League defeat to Zalaergeszegi.

Julien Escude’s future remains in the balance after talks between his club Rennes and Manchester United officials stalled in Paris.

JULIEN ESCUDE’S future remains in the balance after talks between his club Rennes and Manchester United officials stalled in Paris yesterday.

Julien Escude’s future remains in the balance after talks between his club Rennes and Manchester United officials stalled today in Paris.

Manchester United expect to sign £5m (€7.95m)-rated French defender Julien Escude by the weekend, says the Daily Star.

Manchester United are to make a £4m (€6.3m) move for Rennes defender Julien Escude, according to the Daily Star.