Tim Cahill has been banned for three matches after losing his appeal against a Football Association violent conduct charge.

Roy Keane will sign for Celtic - and should complete his free transfer move this week, according to the latest reports on the matter.

League One Doncaster have landed a home tie against Arsenal in the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup.

West Ham have reported no fresh injury worries ahead of Sunday’s home Barclays Premiership clash with Charlton.

West Brom are sweating on the fitness of key midfielder Diomansy Kamara with Baggies boss Bryan Robson fearful he could be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Celtic midfielder Roy Keane faces a late fitness test ahead of the Bank of Scotland Premier League visit of Dundee United.

Birmingham midfielder Nicky Butt today has met manager Steve Bruce after being fined for walking out on the team prior to Monday’s defeat at West Ham.

Alex Ferguson has pleaded with Cristiano Ronaldo not to play for Portugal next week if he is still carrying an injury.

Liverpool have completed a double signing of teenage forwards Besian Idrizaj and Ramon Calliste.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits Sol Campbell “feels insecure” about his return to action following a series of injuries.

Paul Ince has held talks with Swindon boss Dennis Wise with a view to joining the League Two outfit in a coaching capacity.

Marseille president Pape Diouf is adamant Franck Ribery will not leave the French club this summer and has vowed to reject all offers for the winger.

Wayne Rooney has claimed a fall-out with Everton manager David Moyes prompted his exit from Goodison Park.

British 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.

Arsenal captain Thierry Henry returned to the side for today’s Barclays Premiership clash against basement club Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium.

The Carlos Tevez affair took a dramatic new twist today with FIFA recommending the matter be referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

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Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough is hoping the Brewers’ £600,000 (€872,700) FA Cup windfall can help provide the platform for a push towards the Football League.

Roy Keane will make his Celtic debut in the Tennent’s Scottish Cup third-round tie at Clyde on Sunday.

Arsene Wenger has insisted Chelsea would still be a major title rival this season, even though they are currently the “opposite” of Arsenal – keeping clean sheets and scoring no more than a goal a game.