Burnley have signed Aston Villa midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba on loan until the end of the season.

Central defender Philippe Christanval is back in the Fulham squad for the trip to Wigan.

England manager Steve McClaren and striker Wayne Rooney were involved in a dressing-room row after the goalless draw against Israel, according to reports.

David Beckham claims he spurned offers from Italy and England to take on the “biggest challenge” by moving to America.

Chelsea have confirmed that coach Jose Mourinho has left the club.

Wayne Rooney was told today that he will not face charges over an alleged assault on a photographer.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon expects the ongoing issue surrounding David Beckham´s new contract to be resolved within the next three weeks.

England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has revealed how one of his team-mates while at West Ham suffered racist abuse from an opponent.

Goalkeeper Tim Howard is set to return as Everton are likely to make only one change for their final home match of the season against Portsmouth.

Ricardo Carvalho has been ruled out of Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has received a double fitness boost ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Tottenham.

Rio Ferdinand claims he is determined to recover his best form and regain his England place.

Zat Knight returns to the Fulham squad for Monday’s Premiership clash with Charlton after being dropped from the squad for disciplinary reasons.

Everton manager David Moyes’ problems continue to grow as he saw his £6m (€8.7m) striker James Beattie limp out of a reserve team match last night.

Roy Keane would be able to play in Europe this season if he chose to join Bolton – although he could not do so for Real Madrid.

West Ham’s new signing Yaniv Katan has revealed the presence of fellow Israeli Yossi Benayoun convinced him to sign for the London club.

Aston Villa midfielder Steven Davis has agreed a new three-and-a-half year contract with the Midlands club.

Northern Ireland could be set to stage a glamour game in honour of the late George Best.

Celtic defender Gary Caldwell is the only absentee for the Bank of Scotland Premier League trip to Hibernian on Sunday.

Brazil striker Ronaldo has singled out England counterpart Wayne Rooney to be the star of next year’s World Cup in Germany.