The controversial Michael Jackson statue which has stood outside Fulham's Craven Cottage ground for over two years was removed today.

Saturday’s Premier League clash between Burnley and Stoke at Turf Moor has become the second top-flight fixture in England to fall victim to the freezing weather.

THE FAI have moved to dampen down expectations of a glamour friendly against Brazil next year after the South Americans’ manager, Dunga, appeared to jump the gun by announcing a game would take place between the two nations in Dublin on March 3.