Manager Tony Mowbray doubts the Celtic board will be able to afford to sign on-loan striker Robbie Keane on a permanent deal.

Sheffield United sign Stoke City goalkeeper Steve Simonsen on a month's loan.

Arsenal will face Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals while Manchester United draw Bayern Munich.

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is out for a "few weeks" after tearing his hamstring, says boss Harry Redknapp.

Fulham will face German champions Wolfsburg in the quarter-finals of the Europa League.

England coach Fabio Capello has invited David Beckham to join the England squad at the World Cup in South Africa, despite the midfielder's ankle injury.

Portsmouth boss Avram Grant will consult his players to discuss whether the Premier League remains a priority.

Liverpool draw Benfica and Fulham get Wolfsburg in the Europa League after Arsenal are paired with Barcelona and Man Utd meet Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Liverpool winger Albert Riera attempts to play down his outspoken criticism of Reds boss Rafael Benitez.

A security guard hit by Chelsea captain John Terry's car as he left Stamford Bridge delays their meeting saying he does not want to "cause a fuss".

David Villa's hat-trick helps Valencia progress to the Europa League quarter-finals on away goals following a thrilling 4-4 second-leg draw at Werder Bremen.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez praises his hard-working team after beating Lille to make the Europa League quarter-finals.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson admits he was "on top of the world" after seeing his side knock Juventus out of the Europa League with a 4-1 victory on Thursday.

Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves makes his comeback after 18 months out injured, playing for the reserve team on Thursday.

Fernando Torres scores twice to help Liverpool keep their season alive with victory over Lille and reach the Europa League quarter-finals.

Ukrainian referee Oleh Orekhov is handed a life ban from football for his involvement in a match-fixing scandal.

Fulham produce a stunning second-leg comeback against nine-man Juventus to win 5-4 on aggregate and make the Europa League quarter-finals.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says the plan to convert the Olympic Stadium into a 25,000-seat athletics venue is an "appalling waste of public money".

Liverpool winger Albert Riera says he is considering leaving the club after being given the silent treatment by boss Rafael Benitez.

Crystal Palace's administrator says he would "welcome" a bid by rap star P-Diddy, who is said to be interested in the club.