Football

Carrick will be out of action for three weeks because of an Achilles' tendon injury.

Madrid will be without Cristiano Ronaldo who will be out of action for three weeks due to injury.

Portugal's Sports Institute has suspended national football team coach Carlos Queiroz for six months.

Inter Milan opened its pursuit of a record sixth consecutive Serie A title with a 0-0 draw against Bologna.

In the dying moments of the match, Sunderland were awarded a penalty and Darren Bent stepped up to fire past Hart.

Zamora had put Fulham ahead in the 35th minute, only for an own goal by John Pantsil to bring the teams level.

Wigan has accepted "a much improved offer" for the winger, who has been given permission to speak to Birmingham.

Disputed plays during this year's WC led to worldwide criticism, strengthening calls to bring high-tech methods.

Liverpool will be without key duo Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for Thursday's Europa League playoff.

Sunil Chettri scored a brace as India escaped with a 3-2 win over third division Portuguese team Sertanense FC.

Sevilla were handed a shock playoff defeat by unfashionable Braga.

Sevilla have agreed a deal worth £6.5 million from Arsenal.

The majority of possession belonged to United, with the home side trying to rely mainly on the counter-attack.

Tiote joined Twente in 2008 after spells at Anderlecht and Roda JC Kerkrade and helped them win the Dutch title.

The Spain international had a scan on his right ankle after picking up the injury.

Ryan Giggs, who has played for Manchester United more times than anyone else.