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Fortunately, despite the leak of critical pre-match tactical information to the Swedish, England managed to beat Erik Hamren's side 3-2 to all but ensure qualification for the quarterfinals of the 2012 Euros and, in the process, knock Sweden out of the competition

Spanish champions Real Madrid have reportedly renewed their interest in signing David Silva from Manchester City

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that he has spoken to Iceland midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson regarding a move to Anfield.

Schalke general manager Horst Heldt has confirmed that striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has a release clause in his contract in the region of £16.25mn.

Greece coach Fernando Santos knows he needs a minor miracle if his side are to beat Russia in a Group A game at the 2012 European Championships

Both Poland and Czech Republic have injury concerns over influential players and the home crowd could have a huge role to play in this crucial game .

Tiger Woods shares the lead with fellow Americans Jim Furyk and David Toms.

Two second half goals within a gap of three minutes by Jeremy Menez and Yohan Cabaye gave all three points to France.

Danny Welbeck's 78th minute winner capped a remarkable England turnaround and put Roy Hodgson's men on the brink of the European Championship quarter-finals after their first-ever competitive victory over Sweden in Kiev.

Live coverage of England's second Euro 2012 group game against Sweden in Kiev

Group D Clash between France and Ukraine in the Donbass Arena in Donetsk suspended after a deluge, restarted alomst an hour after it was first abandoned.

UEFA will investigate reports of a banana being thrown at Italy striker Mario Balotelli during the European Championship group match against Croatia in Posnan on Thursday.

Former England manager Kevin Keegan is confident Gary Neville can play a key role as part of Roy Hodgson's backroom team at the European Championship.

Ex-Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has expressed his interest in taking charge as the new Tottenham Hotspur boss

Former England defender Jamie Carragher believes Michel Platini is on the brink of ruining the European Championship, by extending the tournament from 16 to 24 teams in 2016.

If the tests prove that Pinki Pramanik is a man, the former Indian athlete will lose all the medals she won since they would be deemed as 'unfairly won on the track'.

Thousands of English and Swedish supporters gathered in the fan zone in the centre of Ukraine's capital ahead of the game later today.

Fulham manager Martin Jol believes Arjen Robben can provide the spark to turn the Netherlands' faltering Euro 2012 campaign around in their final Group B game against Portugal on Sunday.

Tiger Woods continued his recent return to form with a first round one-under 69 to kick start his campaign for a 15th major title at the US Open at The Olympic Club.

England will make just one change from the draw with France, with Andy Carroll set to replace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes England cannot ignore Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite the striker's mediocre record against English sides.

Russian star Alan Dzagoev is attracting interest from Arsenal, according to the Daily Mail.

France know that Ukraine are high on confidence with their thrilling win over Sweden on Monday. With all the support from the Donbass Arena in Donetsk behind the costs, the French could be in for a tough game.

Former Liverpool legend Alan Hansen believes Ashley Young must show against Sweden that he deserves a place in the England starting side.

Sweden manager Erik Hamren praises Roy Hodgson's contributions to Swedish football but cautions England ahead of their Euro 2012 Group C game in Kyiv

Despite protestations of looking to play attractive attacking football, it begins to look as if the Azzurri, assuming they qualify for the quarterfinals, will do so the traditional Italian way - unbeaten and with just enough points in the bag

Fernando Torres made a timely return to form with two goals as Spain ended Republic of Ireland's European Championship adventure with an emphatic win in Gdansk.

Charles Green purchases troubled club for £5.5m after taxman rejects compromise deal.

Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Max Eberl believes the club can't compete with Arsenal for Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud.