Football

A referee in Germany's top league was found bleeding in his hotel hours before the game between Cologne and Mainz.

The Manchester United midfielder damaged his ankle ligaments last month.

Cahill signed for Bolton from Aston Villa for around 5 million Pounds in January 2008.

The 33-year-old has been forced to sit out the Red's last two matches with a calf injury.

Republic of Ireland secured a resounding 4-0 away win over nine-man Estonia.

Bolivia frustrated Argentina when they held them to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualifier.

Ivory Coast trio Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba and Gervinho were among 10 footballers nominated.

Levante's memorable start to the Spanish league was dealt another blow when they lost 2-0 to Valencia.

Alex Ferguson reaches 25 years in charge of Manchester United on Sunday.

Messi scored his 200th Barcelona goal as the champions cruised past Viktoria Plzen 4-0.

Alex Ferguson says he is shocked with the recent race rows emerging in football.

Liverpool moved to within a point of third-placed Chelsea with a 2-0 win.

Javier Hernandez goal helped Manchester United back to winning ways in the Premier League.

Inter have conceded five penalties in eight games.

Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from its 1-0 defeat at QPR.

Liverpool will find their next generation of stars in the Asian continent, according to director Damien Comolli.