Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is on the verge of joining Wigan after Latics chairman Dave Whelan revealed a contract was virtually agreed but had not been signed.

Ex-goalie Peter Schmeichel was hanging up his dancing shoes today after being voted off Strictly Come Dancing.

FIFA has told England they can wait until June 9 to replace Wayne Rooney.

Blackburn boss Mark Hughes is not expecting Chelsea’s title-winning champagne to have gone to the players’ heads tonight.

Wayne Rooney has left the exclusive BUPA hospital in Manchester to await the results of the scan which will make or break his World Cup.

A heel injury picked up in training has left Cristiano Ronaldo a doubt for Portugal’s Euro 2008 qualifier against Serbia tomorrow.

England midfielder Owen Hargreaves may not be back in action as soon as expected after complications with his broken leg.

The parent company of Arsenal have categorically denied an approach has been made to take over the Barclays Premiership club.

Alex Ferguson was today counting the cost of a pulsating first competitive encounter with Celtic.

Ireland manager, Brian Kerr, today issued a statement in relation to the yesterday's injury to midfielder, Roy Keane.

Everton striker James Beattie has been ruled out of the UEFA Cup tie against Dinamo Bucharest.

Everton striker James Beattie could return to the starting line-up against Dinamo Bucharest in the UEFA Cup following a toe injury.

Blackburn manager Mark Hughes has no fresh injury worries to contend with for tomorrow’s local derby with Bolton at Ewood Park.

Sports Minister John O’Donoghue is to attend the funeral of George Best on behalf of the Government, it was confirmed tonight.

Celtic chief executive Peter Lawwell insists the whole club is behind the signing of Roy Keane.

Manchester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has signed a two-year contract extension at Eastlands – but could be loaned out to gain first-team experience.

England captain David Beckham admits he is desperate to avoid ending his career “with a period of failure” at Real Madrid.

Macclesfield have called a press conference for 3pm this afternoon where they are expected to unveil former England captain Paul Ince as their new manager.

Sunderland defender George McCartney faces an operation and up to three months on the sidelines after damaging his hamstring again.

Wigan goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has become the latest member of England’s squad to be ruled out of Wednesday’s friendly with Spain at Old Trafford.