The England manager Fabio Capello was at loggerheads with the Football Association last night after he launched a personal attack on the governing body's decision last week to strip John Terry of the captaincy in an interview with an Italian broadcaster.
Premier League clubs have agreed to move all matches on the penultimate weekend of the season to the Sunday to avoid a clash with the FA Cup final on Saturday May 5.
The Blackburn Rovers defender Michel Salgado was in the United States yesterday, seeking a role at LA Galaxy, six weeks after claiming that he was being denied a game at Ewood Park because nine more appearances would entitle him to a new contract.
Rangers chairman Craig Whyte insists he has a £25million "personal commitment" in the club as he again defended the deal to cash in on future season ticket sales.