Lazio coach Roberto Mancini admits his side will have to keep a very close eye on former favourite Juan Sebastian Veron in tonight’s Champions League clash against Chelsea.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is optimistic that defender Mark Delaney will not be a long-term injury casualty – even if he requires further surgery on his knee.

FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to write to the Football Association demanding to know why Rio Ferdinand has been allowed to continue playing for Manchester United after failing to attend a random drugs test.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish has sent Michael Stewart back to Manchester United to consider his future.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson named his strongest possible line-up to face Champions League holders Real Madrid in the Bernabeu Stadium tonight.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson criticised Arsenal’s players for hounding referee Jeff Winter during the Gunners’ 2-0 FA Cup fifth round triumph at Old Trafford.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is backing Celtic to lift the UEFA Cup tonight.

Everton want to put “the icing on the cake” of a fine season of improvement by beating new champions Manchester United, claims striker Kevin Campbell.

Paris St Germain president Francis Graille today revealed Barcelona have moved into the driving seat to sign Manchester United target Ronaldinho.

Manchester United could be without seven of their first-team squad when they face Basle in Switzerland tomorrow.

Nicky Butt remains Manchester United’s main doubt as they prepare for tomorrow’s Champions League opener against Maccabi Haifa.

A leading soccer finance expert has advised Manchester United to go it alone and sell their overseas screening rights individually.

Patrick Vieira claims he “would love to stay” with Arsenal and is prepared to sign a four or five-year contract if he is happy with the deal offered to him.

Ryan Giggs knows a thing or two about coming through the trials and tribulations of being hailed as a teenage sensation and he is confident Manchester United’s new kid on the block will also prove more than just a one-hit wonder.

A hat-trick by Ruud van Nistelrooy – including a spectacular solo effort – put Manchester United on top of the Barclaycard Premiership for the first time this season following their 3-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.

Manchester United begin their latest Champions League campaign at Old Trafford tonight without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United chief executive has warned that manager Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to bounce back from last season’s disappointments.

Sunderland manager Howard Wilkinson was left cursing his luck in the FA Cup today at Ewood Park.

Manchester United are getting ready to face Liverpool on Sunday without six of their big name players.

Goalkeeper Fabien Barthez and Rio Ferdinand will both miss Manchester United's Champions League qualifier with Zalaegerszeg in Budapest.