Wigan have “firmly rejected” a £3m bid from Tottenham for want-away defender Pascal Chimbonda.

Referee Horacio Elizondo insists Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo did not influence his decision to send off England striker Wayne Rooney in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final.

Gary Neville continued his comeback from a calf injury in today’s England training session ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter final with Portugal.

Celebrities are expected to descend upon a leafy village today for the 21st birthday party of Coleen McLoughlin.

Reacting to today's FA Cup draw Blackburn Rovers midfielder Robbie Savage - currently out with a broken leg - told Sky Sports: "Some of the boys said we thought we wouldn't get Watford and Watford would have probably liked Blackburn as well, to be honest.''

Barcelona midfielder Deco has admitted he would be tempted by a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.

Manchester City have signed Brazilian midfielder Geovanni on a free transfer.

Javier Zanetti wants West Ham striker Carlos Tevez to join him at Inter Milan next season.

Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has turned down a new deal with the club.

Middlesbrough duo Emanuel Pogatetz and James Morrison return from suspension for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premiership trip to Liverpool.

Stephen Jordan could be handed a farewell Manchester City appearance by manager Stuart Pearce at Tottenham tomorrow.

Chelsea will be without Andriy Shevchenko (hernia), Michael Ballack (ankle), Didier Drogba (ankle), Ricardo Carvalho (knee), Arjen Robben (knee) and Scott Sinclair (metatarsal) for Sunday’s visit of Everton.

Chelsea have denied Michael Ballack’s future at the club was ever in doubt after he underwent surgery on his ankle in Germany.

Former England international Trevor Sinclair will leave Manchester City in the summer.

Barcelona midfielder Jose Edmilson has praised the team ethic at Liverpool which has helped the English side reach the Champions League final for the second time in three years.

Ryan Giggs believes Liverpool will have to weather AC Milan's revenge-driven storm if they are to claim a second Champions League crown in three years on Wednesday.

The Football Association has moved to allay fears that fans could stay away from Wembley at next season‘s FA Cup semi-finals.

Everton striker Andy Johnson sprained his ankle in the Premiership defeat at West Ham, the club have confirmed.

Nicolas Anelka has revealed he is “waiting for a big club” to come calling.

Sunderland midfielder Liam Miller returns from suspension for the Premier League clash with Bolton tomorrow.