THE Champions League group stage has become such a formality for English clubs in the past few years that it comes as shock to realise Arsenal could be the only English club left in the competition by Thursday morning.

Mafia mobsters in Italy have been banned from wearing designer clothing in prison.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has attempted to diffuse the political furore he has created after awarding Valencia grand prix status earlier this week.

The Spanish city of Valencia has signed a contract with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone to host a grand prix for the next seven years.