Wolves captain Paul Ince has shelved plans to retire.

Highbury staged its last European tie after 93 years tonight as Arsenal looked to secure their place in the Champions League final for what would be a first appearance in their long and illustrious history.

Charlton defender Hermann Hreidarsson will miss the last three games of the Premiership season after admitting a Football Association charge of violent conduct.

West Ham manager Alan Pardew insists highly-paid footballers have a responsibility not to gamble “incomprehensible” amounts of money.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan is confident Roy Keane will still be a Hoops player next season.

England captain David Beckham has again stated his interest in playing in the United States.

Ten-man Chelsea moved closer to their second successive Barclays Premiership crown with a fabulous victory against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.

Fulham skipper Lee Clark and striker Andy Cole are expected to feature against Bolton tomorrow after shaking off knocks sustained in the 3-1 win against Portsmouth last Sunday.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness will ask for a personal hearing after being charged with improper conduct.

Roy Keane would consider going to see a musical based on the infamous bust-up which saw him walk out of the 2002 World Cup – but only if it came to Manchester and he received a free ticket.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce is set to ring the changes for the match against fellow strugglers Blackburn at the Reebok Stadium tomorrow.

Real Madrid have moved to end speculation on the future of Michael Owen by insisting the England striker is not for sale.

Paul Scholes has placed the Barclays Premiership title at the top of his wish list for next season.

Andy Cole has completed his free transfer switch from Fulham to Manchester City.

The FTSE 100 Index edged closer to the landmark 5000 barrier today as momentum from across the Atlantic rubbed off on London shares.

Gary Neville has become the latest player to pull out of England’s tour to the United States, withdrawing tonight with the groin injury that kept him out of the FA Cup final.

Patrick Vieira insisted Arsenal “deserve” to win a trophy this season as he committed his long-term future to the club ahead of the FA Cup final.

David Moyes has jumped to the defence of under-fire Wayne Rooney and demanded critics look at their own consciences before hounding the teenage star.

Steven Gerrard took a rest on the substitutes bench as Champions League semi finalists Liverpool brought an otherwise strong-looking side to Fratton Park, with Milan Baros returning from suspension to join Spaniard Fernando Morientes in attack.

FA Cup holders Arsenal will travel to Leeds in the third round of the FA Cup.