Champions League debutants Tottenham will face holders Inter Milan in the group stages of the competition.

Uefa president Michel Platini warns the Football Association that delaying naming a new chairman could damage England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis plans talks with Asmir Begovic after the keeper's claim he did not refuse to play in the Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury.

Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham and Rangers will find out their Champions League group opponents when the draw is made at about 1700 BST in Monaco.

Fifa's inspectors broadly praise England's 2018 World Cup bid at the conclusion of a four-day visit.

Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez distances himself from reports linking his club with moves for Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt and Javier Mascherano.

Kilmarnock sign striker Harry Forrester from Aston Villa on loan until January.

Two Premier League clubs and Glasgow Celtic show interest in Derry City forward Patrick McEleney.

Florent Malouda is one of nine France World Cup players recalled for the start of the Euro 2012 qualification campaign.

Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray announces his retirement after admitting defeat in his long-running battle against injury.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez criticises his Birmingham counterpart Alex McLeish for making his interest in Charles N'Zogbia public.

France defender Sebastien Squillaci completes his move to Arsenal from Spanish club Sevilla for an undisclosed fee.

New Rangers striker Nikica Jelavic is likely to make his debut on Saturday after receiving a work permit.

Utility player Michael Mancienne rejoins Wolves on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea.

Barcelona striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be on his way back to Italy with AC Milan, according to Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani.

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton says he would like to keep Steven Taylor on the day the central defender was placed on the transfer list.

Ross County knock Premier League outfit St Mirren out of the Co-operative Insurance Cup 4-3 on penalties.

Queen of the South ease aside Forfar to move into the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.

Conor Sammon's hat-trick helps Kilmarnock hammer Airdrie to move into the third round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup.

Adam Rooney's double helps Inverness ease to victory over Peterhead in the Co-operative Insurance Cup.