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.

Quinton Fortune will re-ignite his career at Bolton after signing a one-year deal.

Police were hunting thieves today who broke into the home of Wayne Rooney’s parents and stole valuable football memorabilia belonging to the England star.

Former Celtic manager Lou Macari believes Roy Keane will have no problems adapting to Scottish football.

Wayne Rooney will not feature against Spurs tomorrow - despite Alex Ferguson's declaration the striker is “available to play”.

Newcastle midfielder Lee Bowyer was today charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.

Pierluigi Collina’s continuation as a Serie A referee was confirmed on Wednesday when he was included on the officials list for next season.

Republic of Ireland U21 striker Daryl Murphy has been named Player of the Year by Waterford United’s Independent Blues Supporters' Club.

A yellow ball will be introduced in the Barclays Premiership for the first time tomorrow when every game in the top flight uses Nike’s new high-visibility Total 90 Aerow.

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Pele has warned England striker Wayne Rooney he must not believe the hype surrounding himself if he wants to fulfil his potential.

Holders Liverpool will play more east European opposition in the third qualifying round of the Champions League if they finish off FK Kaunas if next week’s second leg at Anfield.

Liverpool will be the poor relations of the English clubs in the Champions League next season.

Spanish referee Manuel Enrique Gonzalez will take charge of Wednesday’s Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan.

Steve Coppell was an interested spectator at the RSC last night as Waterford played Cork City and is believed to have been particularly interested in City ace Kevin Doyle.

The second, and oldest existing, FA Cup is to be sold at auction, it was announced today.

Norwich were today looking to climb off the bottom of the Barclays Premiership with a third successive home win as Charlton came to Carrow Road.