Portsmouth say they are close to reaching an agreement to avoid being wound up in the High Court.

Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack hits out at Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger’s criticism of his team following the Gunners’ 2-0 defeat on Sunday.

AC Milan’s David Beckham vows not to celebrate if he scores against Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Barry Ferguson remains undecided on whether to make a return for Scotland under new manager Craig Levein.

England hopeful Gary Cahill is in danger of missing the rest of the season because of a blood clot in his arm.

Anthony Wordsworth scores twice as Colchester defeat local rivals Southend in their League One fixture.

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says he always believed the Liverpool defence would come good as they keep another clean sheet on Saturday.

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne and another man are arrested after a disturbance at a takeaway in North Yorkshire.

Wigan defender Erik Edman leaves the club after having his contract cancelled by mutual consent.

Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson is ruled out for between four and six weeks after injuring his ankle in the 1-1 draw with Wigan on Saturday.