Rangers goalkeeper Roy Carroll has withdrawn from the Northern Ireland squad to face Latvia and Iceland in Euro 2008 qualifiers on September 8 and 12.

Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger rarely see eye to eye - but one thing they agree on is Fabio Capello's suitability for the England job.

Sunderland midfielder Kieran Richardson is set to be out for three weeks with a hamstring injury.

Damien Johnson and Jonny Evans have been ruled out of Northern Ireland's Euro 2008 qualifier against Liechtenstein at Windsor Park on Wednesday.

Plymouth must play Watford in their FA Cup quarter-final at 6pm on Sunday, March 11.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy has agreed a contract extension with Real Madrid, tying him to the Primera Liga champions until the end of the 2009-10 season.

Michael Stewart has clinched a surprise return to Hearts after signing a three-year contract.

AaB defender Michael Beauchamp has had his red card rescinded after he was incorrectly sent-off during the Champions League draw against Celtic on Wednesday night.

Brazil midfielders Anderson and Gilberto Silva have been withdrawn from the squad for the friendly international against Canada.

Russia’s upper house of parliament has approved a proposed law allowing visa-free entry on special occasions such as soccer’s Champions League final.

Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho has been ruled out for six weeks with a thigh injury, the club have confirmed.

Postings on Twitter purporting to be from Coleen Rooney and confirming pregnancy rumours are fake, a statement on her behalf said today.

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has launched another stinging attack on the way Aer Lingus is being run

PSV Eindhoven boss Guus Hiddink has revealed he fought until the last minute to bring AC Milan defender Jaap Stam back to the club.

ALAN SMITH has been told a few more goals for Leeds this season should seal his place at the European Championships.

IRATE Manchester United supporters have accused the club of fleecing fans by widening a three percent ‘ticket tax’ to all match-day applications.

Bryan Hamilton admitted it was "terrific news" that Ipswich have won a Uefa Cup place next season - but insisted the priority was still an instant return to the Premiership.

The graphic designer on Belgium TV’s coverage of the Champions League maybe in need of a quick geography lesson.