Moyes era starts as Ferguson’s men told to go

Resentment at media criticism helps inspire Bento's side to the brink of semi-final place

After a creditable but ultimately fruitless performance in their opening match of Euro 2012 against Germany, the requirement for Portugal is simple when they face Denmark in Lviv. A win is imperative, "so we'll only need to depend on ourselves," as Nani put it.

Captain must rediscover his hot streak against Denmark to avoid elimination

Fulham manager Martin Jol admires Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson - but is relieved he did not take up the post as his assistant.

Jonny Evans has abandoned the idea of practising a goal celebration for when he eventually breaks his Manchester United duck.

The job of Sunderland manager is Martin O'Neill's to turn down with Mark Hughes, the other preferred candidate, forced to wait to discover whether the Northern Irishman sees the Stadium of Light as the platform on which to end his 16-month hiatus from football.

Mark Hughes second choice if Irishman decides to further delay return to dugout

Sunderland have begun making contact with candidates to replace Steve Bruce as manager, with Martin O'Neill at the very top of their list.

Manchester United winger Bebe could be sidelined for up to six months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament while playing for Portugal Under-21s in Slovakia on Tuesday night.

Former Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz today signed a three-year deal to take charge of the Iran national team.

Former Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has had his six-month ban for allegedly disrupting an anti-doping testing session before last year's World Cup lifted on appeal.