Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini last night confirmed striker Mario Balotelli had been fined a week’s wages for breaking a club curfew.

EMBATTLED Sporting Lisbon coach Jose Peseiro has vowed to defy his critics and lead his side to UEFA Cup success on home soil tonight.

SHELBOURNE have drawn French side Lille in the first round proper of the UEFA Cup, giving them a fighting chance of progressing to the group stages of the tournament.