Celtic emerged triumphant from a hard-fought battle at Dens Park courtesy of Bobo Balde’s first-half winner to reclaim top spot in the Bank of Scotland Premier League – but Martin O’Neill watched in horror as his Champions League injury crisis deepened.

Macedonia's Artim Sakiri has made light of David Beckham's claims he threatened the England captain during Saturday's game.

Llanelli 35 Gwent Dragons 11

David Beckham expects to be fit for England's Euro 2004 qualifier against Macedonia on Saturday.

Man Utd 5 Panathinaikos 0

Leeds boss Peter Reid was left criticising his team’s attitude and desire following a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Leicester.

Leicester 4 Leeds 0

Ballinasloe (Galway) 0-14 Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) 0-10

Dublin Institute of Technology 3-8 University College Cork 0-7

Reading 0 Wigan 3

The United States Government has confirmed it has joined a civil lawsuit against Lance Armstrong to claim around $100m (€75m) from the disgraced cyclist.

Mercedes-Benz and three commercial vehicle dealers are to pay fines totalling £2.6m (€2.98m) following an inquiry into market rigging.

Everton captain Phil Neville admits he was embarrassed by his performance in the FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Wigan.

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez reopened his feud with Alex Ferguson by accusing the Manchester United manager of snubbing his attempt to shake hands before the start of the FA Cup quarter-final at Old Trafford.

Offaly 0-16 Wexford 0-14

Antrim 1-10 Dublin 3-12

Newcastle 2 Stoke 1

Tipperary 2-17 Kilkenny 1-19

Both Millwall and Blackburn remain in this season’s FA Cup after grinding out a mediocre goalless draw in their quarter-final clash at the New Den this afternoon.

Derry 0-16 Armagh 0-16