A Russian cardiologist says he is facing dismissal after telling Vladimir Putin that an impressive display at his hospital was faked for the prime minister’s visit.

Michaela Harte was never happier than on the day she got married, the Harte family's local parish priest has said.

Everton manager David Moyes has generally been pleased with his side’s performances despite their results but admits it is important Monday’s success at Manchester City is followed by more wins.

Steve Kean has been given the chance to prove his management credentials after Blackburn owners Venky’s today announced he will remain in charge until the end of the season.

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas urged his team-mates to focus on the “great targets” still ahead of them after the bitter disappointment of Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Birmingham in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.

Manchester City 1 Fulham 1

Motherwell 2 Celtic 0

Dublin 3-10 Kerry 1-15, Croke Park

Ireland Club XV 20 Scotland Club XV 15

Dublin Chamber of Commerce said today that visiting fans for this weekend’s Six Nations match between Ireland and Scotland in Croke Park will add €35m to the national coffers.

Atletico Madrid 0 Bolton 0 (Bolton win 1-0 on aggregate)

Celtic 2 Barcelona 3

Sunderland 2 Wigan 0

Schalke 1 Porto 0

Kilmarnock 0 Rangers 2

Liverpool 1 Barnsley 2

Coventry 0 West Brom 5

Chelsea 3 Huddersfield 1

Cardiff 2 Wolves 0

Bristol Rovers 1 Southampton 0