Chelsea midfielder Deco has labelled his red card against Roma as “crazy”.

Wayne Bridge replaced the injured Ashley Cole for Chelsea as they looked to cement a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with victory over Roma.

Arsene Wenger feels Arsenal’s “momentum” was maintained following a dramatic late equaliser by captain William Gallas which rescued a point from their Champions League opener against Dynamo Kiev in Ukraine.

England winger Theo Walcott was given another chance to impress as Arsenal opened their Champions League campaign against Dynamo Kiev in the Ukraine.

ENGLAND’S Euro 2008 hopes — and possibly Steve McClaren’s job — rest in the hands of Israel after Russia completed an astonishing comeback win at the Luzhniki Stadium last night.

Russia 2 England 1

ARSENAL moved a step closer to the lucrative group stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 away victory over Sparta Prague last night.

ALEX FERGUSON is convinced the sheer speed of Cristiano Ronaldo’s feet will rob the Manchester United winger of penalties.

Manchester United 1 Lille 0 (Man Utd win 2-0 on aggregate)

Alex Ferguson has launched a scathing attack on Lille for their behaviour in the Champions League first-leg encounter against Manchester United a fortnight ago.

REPUBLIC of Ireland boss Steve Staunton admits he regrets landing a one-game touchline ban but does not expect his absence to hamper chances of victory in Cyprus on October 7.

Republic of Ireland boss Steve Staunton admits he regrets landing a one-game touchline ban but does not expect his absence to hamper chances of victory in Cyprus on October 7.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton said today that he has every faith in his backroom staff after receiving a one-game touchline ban from UEFA.

Steve Staunton has been handed a one-match touchline suspension by UEFA today following his dismissal in Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifying defeat against Germany.

Bobby Robson has still not ruled out a return to the Republic of Ireland fold for next month’s Euro 2008 qualifiers with Cyprus and the Czech Republic.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton insists sitting in the stands for next month’s clash with Cyprus will hold no fears.

FAI chief executive John Delaney will temporarily step down from UEFA’s control and disciplinary body in light of Steve Staunton facing a touchline ban.

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is adamant his side have enough about them to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals.

Germany 1 Republic of Ireland 0

Inter Milan president Giacinto Facchetti has questioned FIFA’s decision to hand Italy defender Marco Materazzi a two-match ban for insulting Zinedine Zidane.

FIFA are to open a disciplinary investigation into Zinedine Zidane‘s conduct in the World Cup final which led to the French captain being sent off.

FIFA has insisted video replays played no part in Zinedine Zidane being sent off in last night’s World Cup final.

Brazil 0 France 1

Argentina 0 Holland 0

Germany 1 Poland 0

Liverpool start Peter Crouch tonight, as Damien Duff returns from injury to start on the bench for Chelsea. Here are tonight's Champions League teams.

Jonathan Woodgate has given his backing to England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson but admits he is uncertain about his own chances of making it to next summer’s World Cup finals.

Manchester United 3 Debrecen 0

ALEX’S early strike was the difference between PSV Eindhoven and Monaco as the home side defeated their in-form visitors at the Philips Stadion.

PSV EINDHOVEN sail into uncharted territory as far as the Champions League is concerned when Guus Hiddink’s men play last season’s beaten finalists AS Monaco tonight.

Arsenal 1 Panathinaikos 1

Arsenal lead against Panathinaikos thanks to a goal from Thierry Henry.

Liverpool 0 Graz AK 1

Liverpool 0 Graz AK 1 (agg 2-1)

BARCELONA president Joan Gaspart tried to defend his own unruly supporters after their 0-0 draw with bitter rivals Real Madrid descended into disgrace as former Barcelona playmaker Luis Figo was pelted with missiles on Saturday night.