A Dublin man accused along with his brother of murdering a father of six in front of his wife and children, has told his trial that the man would still be alive today if he hadn't produced a knife.

AC Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso could face a lengthy ban after UEFA today announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings following his clash with Tottenham coach Joe Jordan.

Gennaro Gattuso could be facing a lengthy European ban after his headbutt on Joe Jordan took the gloss off Tottenham’s fine 1-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro last night.

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Carlo Ancelotti refused to speculate on whether a sensational late comeback in the Barclays Premier League title race would see him avoid the sack after Chelsea closed to within six points of Manchester United.

Manchester United will not face any action from the Football Association for either the damaged dressing room wall at Wembley or the fracas involving a number of players after the FA Cup semi-final defeat.

Levante 1 Barcelona 1

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said his own conscience is clear after new allegatsions of bribery rocked the organisation today.

Three Co Louth men appeared in court today accused of attacking the referee at last year's controversial Leinster Senior Football final at Croke Park.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke believes Alex Ferguson will remain the club’s manager for “as long as he can carry on” after guiding the Red Devils to the brink of a record 19th league crown.

Tipperary came out on top of an absolute thriller to make it third time lucky and annex the All-Ireland U16 ‘A’ camogie title at the Gaelic Grounds.

Portumna, Inniskeen Grattans, Shannon Rovers and Tourin claimed the four All-Ireland Hurling Sevens titles that were on offer in mixed weather conditions in Dublin yesterday.

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Spain and Portugal boast “ideal” venues for the World Cup and have a strong chance of being elected as tournament host, according to the head of FIFA’s inspection team.

Inter Milan 0 Atletico Madrid 2

Frans Steyn insists the past is irrelevant as he looks to put a forgettable few weeks behind him when he runs out for South Africa against Australia on Saturday.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez criticised the transfer window after watching his side finally get their season up and running with Carling Cup victory at Hartlepool.

Chelsea 7 Ipswich 0

Kenny Dalglish failed to get the dream start he was looking for as Manchester United ensured his second stint as the new Liverpool boss began with an FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford.

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