West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has admitted the appointment of Avram Grant as the club’s manager last summer was a “bad selection” by the board.

The Football Association’s attempt to have the FIFA election called off is “too little, too late”, according to the man who blew the whistle on alleged bribery by senior football figures.

Jack Warner has been reported to FIFA for allegedly violating his ban, it can be revealed.

Barcelona captain Carles Puyol will undergo knee surgery tomorrow.

The Donegal Competitions Control Committee are poised to launch a full investigation into an incident in a club match which left Leo McLoone with a double fracture of his eye socket.

Gervinho may feel he will fit right in at Arsenal, but Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is likely to be facing a huge void in his squad when they return for pre-season training next week.

Tens of thousands of people have voiced anger over Hong Kong’s skyrocketing property prices and government policies at an annual march marking the former British colony’s return to Chinese rule.

Wolves 2 Southend 1

Hartlepool 0 Wigan 3

Newcastle 6 Aston Villa 0

West Brom 1 Sunderland 0

Swedish prosecutors have withdrawn an arrest warrant for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, saying the rape suspicions against him are unfounded.

A Swedish tabloid reported today that an arrest warrant has been issued for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on suspicion of rape, and officials said they could confirm “media reports”.

Tens of thousands of workers took to the streets of European cities today to protest at job cuts, public spending reductions and tax rises.

An emotional Bubba Watson will dedicate his Ryder Cup debut at Celtic Manor to his dying father.

Picketers hurled eggs at buses and blocked trucks from delivering produce to wholesale markets as Spanish workers went on a general strike today.

The Football Association will not take any action against West Ham goalkeeper Robert Green for his gesture at the final whistle of Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Tottenham.

The Football Association have charged Everton manager David Moyes and his assistant Steve Round with improper conduct following their post-match confrontation with referee Martin Atkinson at Goodison Park on Saturday.

German Martin Kaymer coasted to a second successive victory today, following his US PGA triumph four weeks ago with a four-shot triumph in the KLM Open at Hilversum.

Midfielder Darren Fletcher accepts Manchester United have lessons to learn about their away performances so far this season if they are to avoid serious damage to their Barclays Premier League title challenge.