Hull City have confirmed the capture of Irish internationals Robbie Brady and David Meyler.

Paris St Germain have confirmed that they have agreed a deal with Sao Paulo for the transfer of midfielder Lucas Moura.

Everton’s FA Cup fourth-round tie at home to Fulham will be played on Friday, January 27.

Wayne Rooney tonight backed Harry Redknapp to be the next England manager following Fabio Capello’s dramatic resignation.

Arsenal midfielder Alex Song has accepted a Football Association charge of violent conduct and will now serve a three-match suspension.

Newcastle midfielder Stephen Ireland has been ruled out of the final four games of the season with an ankle injury.

Nicky Butt has accepted the offer of a three-month contract with Hong Kong outfit South China.

International referee Pedro Proenca has been attacked while out shopping in Lisbon, Portuguese media reported today.

Chelsea will play Everton, and Arsenal will face off against Bolton in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

David Beckham has explained why he and his wife Victoria decided to call their baby daughter Harper Seven.

Sunderland’s Kieran Richardson has signed a new three-year contract which commits him to the Barclays Premier League club until the summer of 2013.

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is facing a three-week spell on the sidelines after surgery on a groin injury.

Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has signed a contract extension to remain at the European and Italian champions until 2015.

Activists in Paris emptied their bank accounts today after a call by French sports star Eric Cantona to protest at practices by leading banks.

FA Cup fifth round draw:

Shay Given got some much-needed match practice tonight as Manchester City’s elite development squad ended their season with a 4-0 drubbing of Chelsea at Hyde.

Former Northern Ireland midfielder Keith Gillespie is leaving Glentoran after failing to agree terms.

Today marks the official opening of the revamped Lansdowne Road Stadium in Dublin, now known as the Aviva Stadium.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has quashed speculation linking Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik with a move to Eastlands.

William Hill posted a 7% fall in annual profits today after the recession, poor sporting results and weather disruption hit the business.