ROMAN POLANSKI’S libel action against the publishers of Vanity Fair magazine neared its conclusion yesterday, with both sides in the case putting final arguments to the jury.

Roman Polanski’s libel action over an allegation that he propositioned a woman in the wake of his film star wife’s horrific murder begins at London’s High Court today.

MANCHESTER UNITED have expressed their disappointment at the five-match ban handed to Roy Keane by the Football Association and are now considering whether to appeal against the punishment.

Roy Keane arrived at the Reebok Stadium this morning to face his day of destiny with the Football Association.

Heather Mills has accepted £50,000 (€78,000) libel damages over a newspaper article.