Chuck Blazer, the man who blew the whistle on an alleged bribery scandal, has dismissed claims of a FIFA/USA conspiracy, insisting: “The only things that were American in all this were the $100 bills.”

Macedonia 0 Republic of Ireland 2

England 2 Switzerland 2

The power struggle at CONCACAF continued today after acting president Lisle Austin was provisionally banned for an alleged rule violation.

Austria 1 Germany 2

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was left to count the cost of more poor defending as boos rang around the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners’ final home game of another bitterly disappointing campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

West Ham co-owner David Gold admitted he wished he had done things differently following the club’s relegation from the Barclays Premier League and the sacking of manager Avram Grant yesterday.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez felt his team fully deserved to emerge triumphant from yesterday’s “phenomenal” Barclays Premier League clash with West Ham.

Arsenal 1 Aston Villa 2

Celtic 4 Motherwell 0

Kilmarnock 1 Rangers 5

Newcastle 2 Birmingham 1

Everton 2 Manchester City 1

Newport Gwent Dragons 13 Ulster 20

Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 1

West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady insists former manager Avram Grant was given every opportunity to succeed by the club in their failed bid to preserve their Barclays Premier League status.

Porto 1 Braga 0

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.