Under-pressure manager Giovanni Trapattoni has received a big message of support from opposite number Paul Le Guen on the eve of the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against Oman.

September, then, is set to be a month of firsts for Ireland: a first 2014 World Cup qualifier, a first trip to Kazakhstan and first ever meeting with Oman.

The Republic of Ireland are to face Oman in a friendly at Fulham as they gear up for their World Cup qualifying campaign.

The French Football Federation (FFF) have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

The French Football Federation have opened disciplinary proceedings against four members of France’s Euro 2012 squad.

The French Football Federation will hope to make progress today in their search for a successor to former Les Bleus coach Laurent Blanc.

Cameroon have appointed former Spain boss Javier Clemente as their new coach.

THE NETHERLANDS made it three wins from as many Group E matches with victory in their dead rubber against Cameroon in Cape Town.

Cameroon 1 Holland 2

Cameroon 1 Denmark 2

CAMEROON coach Paul Le Guen has called on his team to live up to their nickname and produce a lion-hearted performance against Denmark today in a World Cup encounter that is crucial for both sides.

CAMEROON coach Paul Le Guen could not hide his disappointment following his side’s 1-0 defeat by Japan in their Group E opener.

Japan 1 Cameroon 0

CAMEROON coach Paul Le Guen has lauded Samuel Eto’o as a true champion ahead of their opening match against Japan today.

Cameroon manager Paul Le Guen has named star man Samuel Eto’o in his 23-man World Cup squad despite the striker’s claims he might walk away from the tournament.

Mohammad Idrissou put Cameroon on course for a spot in the African Nations Cup quarter-finals with a late winner in a topsy-turvy Group D clash against Zambia.

Tottenham are hopeful of centre-back Sebastien Bassong being fit of the Barclays Premier League clash against Manchester United on Saturday despite missing Cameroon’s midweek clash against Gabon.

Twenty years ago tonight, Arsenal and Liverpool staged the most remarkable climax in history to an English football season. “A night of chilling simplicity” as commentator Brian Moore called it. Tony Leen was there.

Walter Smith insists there is no disruptive influence in the Rangers dressing room.

Barry Ferguson and Allan McGregor have nobody to blame but themselves for their lifetime ban from Scotland and their two-week suspension from Rangers, according to David Edgar, spokesman for the Rangers Supporters Trust.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan played down his indifferent record at Ibrox as he looks for only his second Old Firm win in Govan at the seventh attempt tomorrow.

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp admitted Gilberto’s career at White Hart Lane is drawing to an end after hauling the Brazilian off at half-time following his blunder against Spartak Moscow which almost cost a place in the UEFA Cup knockout stage.

BARCELONA sent out a strong signal to potential Champions League opponents ahead of Friday’s second round draw as late goals from Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi gave them a win over bitter rivals Real Madrid at the Nou Camp on Saturday night.

Liverpool have signed highly-rated teenage striker David Ngog from Paris St Germain.

Former France international Claude Makelele is set to sign for Paris St Germain, the Ligue 1 club confirmed on Monday.

FORMER France defender Lilian Thuram admits his career is hanging in the balance after medical tests revealed he is suffering from a heart problem.

Rangers have confirmed the sale of striker Filip Sebo to French club Valenciennes for an undisclosed fee.

Brahim Hemdani has hinted that winning more silverware could convince him to remain at Rangers beyond the end of the season.

Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor has revealed he has signed a new three-year contract at Ibrox.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger remains hopeful of bringing in a couple more fresh faces before the new campaign kicks off.

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Paris St Germain coach Paul Le Guen has refused to confirm that Celtic have made an approach for Bernard Mendy.

Tommy Gemmell has warned Celtic to prepare for a far stiffer challenge from Rangers in Walter Smith’s first full season back in charge.

Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam has been rewarded for an outstanding breakthrough season at Ibrox with a new five-year contract.

Gerard Houllier appeared to rule himself out of immediately taking another job after confirming he is to depart as coach of reigning French champions Lyon at the end of this season.

Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier is close to leaving six-times French champions Lyon, according to reports.

Rangers midfielder Gavin Rae is planning a move to England when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Assistant manager Ally McCoist is “confident” Rangers will avoid a hat-trick of losses to Inverness when they tackle the Highlanders at Ibrox this Saturday.

RANGERS have suffered a massive blow ahead of their UEFA Cup tie against Hapoel Tel Aviv with the news Kevin Thomson and Ugo Ehiogu are almost certain to miss out.

REAL Madrid coach Fabio Capello praised David Beckham after the former England captain marked his return with a goal in a 2-1 win at Real Sociedad.

Kilmarnock 1 Rangers 3

Paul Gascoigne has backed Walter Smith to lead Rangers to the Bank of Scotland Premier League title next season – because his players will be terrified of letting him down.

Chris Burke ended months of speculation over his future by signing a new deal with Rangers on the day Jeremy Clement cut short his stay at Ibrox.

Lyon manager Gerard Houllier has confirmed his club are attempting to re-sign midfielder Jeremy Clement from Rangers.