Phil Jones has backed his Manchester United teammate Rio Ferdinand to prove his critics wrong by continuing to play a prominent role at Old Trafford.
Swansea City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed his intention to discuss the prospect of signing Chelsea youngster Josh McEachran on loan in January.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has urged the Football Association to conclude their investigation into the alleged racism by Luis Suarez against Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra as quickly as possible, reiterating his stance that the guilty perpetrator should be punished.
Live online/TV coverage: In the UK, ITV4 will broadcast live coverage of tonight's tie, with further details and match highlights available on the company's web site. Coverage is also available on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Arsenal forward Andrei Arshavin has seemingly endorsed George Graham's recent criticism of the Russian international, by delivering a withering assessment of his performances since joining the club in January 2009.
Follow live coverage of the Europa League match between Rubin Kazan vs Tottenham Hotspur from 1700 GMT. Can Spurs continue their recent good run of form against a passionate Russian team looking to get a famous Premier League scalp?
Santos president Luis Alvaro Riberio has refuted claims that Real Madrid are close to completing a £48m deal to take Brazilian striker Neymar to the Bernabeu in July.
Two teenagers have been arrested over racist abuse posted on Newcastle United footballer Sammy Ameobi's Twitter account.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted he is still haunted by his side's 6-1 capitulation against their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City last month.
Manchester United continued their gradual recovery from their humbling defeat against their bitter Premier League rivals Manchester City, making it three wins from three after they laboured to a 2-0 victory over Champions League minnows Otelul Galati at Old Trafford last night.
Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to secure their place in the last 32 of the Europa League with a second consecutive victory over Rubin Kazan Thursday evening.
Chelsea and England captain John Terry's alleged racist abuse of Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand has reportedly been captured by a second television camera according to The Sun newspaper.
The three Pakistan cricketers and a sports agent convicted of plotting to bowl purposeful no-balls during the Lord's Test against England in the summer of 2010 as part of a wider betting scam, were all handed custodial sentences at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday morning.
Manchester United returned to the top of Group C with victory over Otelul Galati at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Antonio Valencia and Wayne Rooney.
Who's on Arsene Wenger's January Shopping List? Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted he will consider bringing in new players in January as he looks to bolster a defence that has conceded 21 goals in ten matches.
Arsenal transfer news, rumours, gossip. Arsenal's on-going injury problems in midfield have prompted Arsene Wenger to launch an ambitious raid for two Real Madrid players, according to reports.
These days London has been only buzzing with "Olympic fever"! With 268 days left for the 2012 London Olympic Games and 301 days remaining for the 2012 Paralympic Games, the Londoners are feverishly working to make it a world-class event.
Arsene Wenger has admitted it was "a gamble" to rest Robin van Persie for Arsenal's goalless draw against Marseille in the Champions League.
Former Pakistan Test cricket captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Mohammad Asif were found guilty of conspiracy to cheat and of conspiring to accept corrupt payments, by the Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday in London.
Pep Guardiola will be hoping to celebrate his 200th game in charge of Barcelona with victory away at Czech champions Plzeň Tuesday night.
Chelsea will aim to extend their lead at the top of Group E when they travel to Genk Tuesday evening.
Salman Butt, the former Pakistan captain, and fast-bowler Mohammad Asif have been found guilty of two charges of spot-fixing relating to events at Lord's in the fourth Test between England and Pakistan last year.
British horse Red Cadeaux was denied on the line by France's Dunaden in the closest finish in the 151-year history of the Melbourne Cup.
Arsenal will be hoping to extend their unbeaten Champions League record when they entertain Marseille Tuesday evening.
VIDEO: LA Galaxy seized the initiative in the first leg of the Western Conference Semi-final against New York Red Bulls with a 1-0 victory in New York.
Anton Ferdinand has spoken out for the first time about the clash with John Terry that led to a Football Association racism investigation into the Chelsea and England captain.
VIDEO: Shocking footage has emerged from Romania that shows a fan run onto pitch and punch a player before being taken down by security and the victim's team-mates.
All the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from Man Utd. Manchester United have identified Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan as their top target for the January transfer window, after the defeat by Manchester City highlighted their need for extra creativity in midfield. Juventus midfielder Milos Krasic has admitted he is honoured to be linked with a move to Old Trafford in the next transfer window but insists he will not let the speculation affect his impressive start to the season.
All the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from Arsenal. Eden Hazard has paved the way for a summer move to Arsenal after he revealed he will leave France at the end of the season. Wenger has identified Fiorentina striker Stevan Jovetic as an ideal foil for the Dutchman. German midfielder Mario Goetze has once again been linked with a move to the Emirates as Wenger looks to identify a long-term replacement for Cesc Fabregas.
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel continued his season-long domination as he won the first Indian Grand Prix in emphatic fashion.
