Ryan Giggs takes his place for Wales in their Euro 2004 play-off second-leg against Russia in Cardiff tomorrow, despite being charged with improper conduct by UEFA.

Football agent Pini Zahavi has denied any knowledge of Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich’s reported approach to Alex Ferguson.

Arsenal striker Francis Jeffers has rejoined former club Everton on loan until the end of the season.

Chelsea are planning to make a bid for David Beckham in the summer because the England captain is having trouble settling in Spain, The Sun says.

Irish manager Brian Kerr will name his squad later today for friendly international against Poland in Bydgoszcz - and everyone is waiting to see if Roy Keane is included.

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Roy Keane has run out onto the pitch with his Republic of Ireland teammates to fans' shouts of "Keane-o!"

Irish manager Brian Kerr is due to name his squad today for the upcoming friendly game against Romania at Lansdowne Road.

Barclays bank is set to offer a gold credit card in the Republic.

Orlando Bloom has changed the football team he supports following David Beckham's move to Real Madrid.

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Liverpool signing Antonio Nunez will be out for a month with a knee injury.

Roy Carroll has withdrawn from Northern Ireland’s friendly international against Estonia on Wednesday.

Wayne Bridge has suffered a calf injury and will miss England’s friendly against Ukraine at St James’ Park.

Harry Kewell’s agent expects a decision to made on the Australian’s future by the start of next week.

The draw for the second phase of the Champions League:

England captain David Beckham has picked up a couple of penguins in an advertisement for a pair of revolutionary trainers, it was revealed today.

Speculation is mounting that former Republic of Ireland captain Roy Keane will travel to the World Cup in the next few hours.

Ronaldinho has passed a routine medical at Barcelona to complete his £21m (€27m) transfer from Paris St Germain.