World Cup winner Nobby Stiles MBE reassured fans about his health today after suffering a “very minor” stroke.

Sunderland have received positive news over the fitness of both Craig Gordon and Andy Reid ahead of the start of next season.

Cesc Fabregas has his heart set on playing for Barcelona next season, according to his Spain team-mate Gerard Pique.

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp could hand Aaron Lennon his first start of 2010 in tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Bolton at White Hart Lane.

Bulgaria captain Dimitar Berbatov has announced his retirement from international football.

Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor has signed a new one-year contract with the Barclays Premier League club.

Ben Burgess and Blackpool were celebrating promotion to the top flight after Brett Ormerod scored the winner to earn a 3-2 victory over Cardiff in the Coca-Cola Championship play-off final.

A pair of British men have spent £50,000 (€56,249) customising their car into a theme of their favourite football club.

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is short of central midfielders for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Birmingham.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is the latest potential big-name signing in Blackburn’s sights, manager Steve Kean has revealed.

Sunderland today completed the signing of Egypt international Ahmed Elmohamady on a permanent deal.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez will recall midfielder Tom Cleverley to the squad for the Barclays Premier League match at Newcastle tomorrow.

Bookmaker William Hill today said operating profits will be at the top end of forecasts after an improved run of sporting results boosted business.

Alex Ferguson has ruled out making any new signings in the January transfer window.

Patrice Evra’s appeal against his five-match ban from the France national team will be heard by the French Football Federation tomorrow.

Carlo Ancelotti today claimed he would have “no problem” if Chelsea sacked him at the end of the season.

Liverpool defender Fabio Aurelio remains hopeful of making his comeback from injury before the end of the season.

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez feels he has settled in at Anfield quicker than he could have expected.

Norwich will sign Bradley Johnson, subject to the relevant paperwork being completed, after the midfielder’s contract with Leeds expired.

West Brom’s leading scorer Peter Odemwingie is a major doubt for tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham.