Ivory Coast and Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is named African Footballer of the Year.

Three first-half goals see Juventus take command of their Europa League last-16 tie with Fulham but Dickson Etuhu's goal gives the Cottagers' hope.

Liverpool face an uphill task to progress from the last 16 of the Europa League after Eden Hazard's goal gives a lively Lille side a 1-0 first-leg lead.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says he "gets under the skin" of Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez.

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn reassures fans that the club is in stable hands under the ownership of US businessman Ellis Short.

Fulham lose 3-1 at Juventus after Liverpool are beaten in Lille in the first leg of their respective Europa League ties.

Celtic midfielder Marc Crosas believes winning the Scottish Cup would salvage something from a disappointing season.

The validity of Portsmouth's administration will not be challenged by HM Revenue & Customs, the BBC learns.

Swindon Town sign Liverpool full-back Stephen Darby on-loan until the end of the season.

Macclesfield Town will pay tribute to Keith Alexander before Saturday's home game with Bury

The Red Knights group eyeing a possible bid for Manchester United says investment bank Nomura will advise it.

Sir Alex Ferguson challenges Wayne Rooney to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo's 42-goal season for Manchester United.

The group considering a possible takeover of Rangers will decide within a fortnight whether to make an offer for the club.

Derby and Nottingham Forest are fined £35,000 each by the FA for failing to control their players at Pride Park.

Derby boss Nigel Clough is confident he will sign a goalkeeper before Saturday's game against Doncaster.

Motherwell boss Craig Brown will ignore talk of targeting a Europa League place until Well secure a top six spot in the Scottish Premier League.

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini receives support from the club's director general following the Spanish giants' Champions League exit.

Jim Jefferies says the club's owner Vladimir Romanov is happy with the way the manager's second spell at Tynecastle is shaping up.

Hearts issue a final warning to Christian Nade over the striker's recent breach of discipline at the club.

Burnley fail to counter Stoke's weapon of mass assistance at Turf Moor as Delap delivers again