England 18 Argentina 25

England manager Steve McClaren believes it is easy to see why managers lose their cool during matches - but insists they must always shake hands and "be humble" once the final whistle blows.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol has backed Graham Poll following the referee’s controversial performance at White Hart Lane last week.

The new owner of UK department store House of Fraser today promised a shake-up for Britain’s “boring” high street after buying the chain for £351m (€522.3m) this week.

Wigan 0 Arsenal 1

Video replays could soon be used to identify and punish players guilty of diving if the English Football Association succeed in convincing FIFA it is in the best interests of the game.

Alex Ferguson’s pre-match observations proved eerily accurate as Manchester United battled back from the brink of humiliation to book their place in the Champions League knockout stages.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol was waiting to see a replay of Didier Zokora’s dismissal during the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough before deciding whether to appeal against the decision.

Nicolas Anelka claimed his third goal in as many days as Bolton came from behind to beat Newcastle for the second time this season.

Celtic came from two behind against Dundee United to rescue a point in a dramatic Bank of Scotland Premier League clash at Parkhead.

Leeds failed to make home advantage pay as relegation rivals Hull ground out a potentially priceless Coca-Cola Championship point at Elland Road.

Crystal Palace 1 Sunderland 0

The top American coach accused of making false statements to federal agents about his athletes using drugs has pleaded not guilty to magistrates in San Francisco.

Gordon Brown received a frosty reception when he turned up at a showbiz event to present an award to “fifth Beatle” George Martin.

Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel has escaped disciplinary action over his alleged elbowing of Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan during last night’s Barclays Premiership match at Bramall Lane.

The Football Association will study video footage of last night’s match between Sheffield United and Aston Villa at Bramall Lane after striker Juan Pablo Angel appeared to elbow Blades captain Chris Morgan.

Dunfermline 1 Celtic 2

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admits the next month is an important one for his team but he will not be paying too much attention to the Barclays Premiership table.

New Zealand gained revenge for their Dubai Sevens loss last week when they defeated South Africa in front of their home crowd 24-17 in a pulsating Emirates Airline George Sevens final at Outeniqua Park.

London Irish 29 Ulster 13