FA forces Fergie to explain linesman criticism
The Football Association has contacted Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson asking him to explain the comments he made to the media about linesman Simon Beck.
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Ferguson fumes at linesman's performance
Alex Ferguson was left ruing a decision not to award his Manchester United side a penalty as they conceded an injury-time equaliser at Tottenham.
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Linesman stood down for Lescott suggestion
The assistant referee who told Manchester City players to thank fans who had paid £62 for tickets against Arsenal has been taken off duty for tonight's FA Cup third-round replay between West Brom and QPR.
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Linesman dies following assault at youth game
A linesman affiliated to Dutch youth club Buitenboys has died after being assaulted by players in a match yesterday, the club have announced.
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Alan Pardew charged for linesman shove
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged for pushing a linesman during his side's opening 2-1 Premier League win against Tottenham Hotspur.
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Niland disqualified from LA event
Ireland's Conor Niland has been disqualified from an ATP Challenger event in Los Angeles after accidentally hitting a linesman with a ball.
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Barcelona beat ten-man Chelsea
An inspirational performance from Argentinian teenager Lionel Messi helped Barcelona to a 2-1 win over ten-man Chelsea in a Stamford Bridge Champions League thriller.
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Duff scores as Chelsea beat Newcastle
It was business as usual once more at Stamford Bridge as goals from Joe Cole, Hernan Crespo and Damien Duff brought Chelsea's mini-crisis to an end with a 3-0 victory over Newcastle.
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UEFA blasts Mourinho remarks
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been criticised by UEFA for claiming that the linesman "scored" Liverpool's winner in their Champions League semi-final.
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Rangers secure controversial victory
Rangers retained the CIS Insurance Cup with a controversial 2-1 victory over Celtic at Hampden Park today.
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Clubs deny player bust-up
Fulham and Birmingham today denied reports of an alleged players' lounge row between Rufus Brevett and Clinton Morrison after yesterday's match which Birmingham won 1-0.
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Gregory faces touchline ban
John Gregory faces a lengthy touchline ban after being sent off during Aston Villa's home defeat to Liverpool yesterday.
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Luzhny punished with four-game ban
Arsenal's Ukraine full-back Oleg Luzhny has been suspended for the club's next four Champions League matches following his red card in the recent 3-1 defeat by Schalke a fortnight ago.
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Late penalty earns Boro a point
A dramatic injury-time penalty from Alen Boksic earned Middlesbrough a valuable away point against Chelsea after the sides drew 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
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Irate O'Neill chases linesman
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill chased a linesman down the touchline during last night's friendly defeat by Porto, after being infuriated by his biased decisions.
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United star Neville banned for foul language
Manchester United and England defender Gary Neville was banned for two matches and fined £30,000 today by a Football Association disciplinary committee.
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GAA: New changes afoot for GAA
The GAA's Central Council has given the go-ahead for several new changes following a meeting at Croke Park today.
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Soccer: Dundalk secure controversial victory
A hotly disputed goal by Martin Reilly, secured a 1-0 victory for Dundalk over Waterford United in last night's only First Division game at Oriel Park.
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Soccer: Ireland denied by offside strike
Ireland were denied a first win over the United States on American soil when drawing their US Cup clash with the hosts 1-1 in Boston overnight.
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Soccer: Vialli quarantine for Champions League clash
Chelsea boss Gianluca Vialli will be banned from any contact with his players from the moment the team arrives at Marseille's stadium for next week's Champions League tie.