Sporting Life

Europe's top clubs have called on FIFA to scrap "nonsense" friendly internationals.

Nigel Adkins says he is "focused" on Scunthorpe amid speculation linking him with Southampton.

Coventry manager Aidy Boothroyd has appointed Martyn Pert as his assistant at the Ricoh Arena.

Stiliyan Petrov could quit international football again, says former Bulgaria boss Stanimor Stoilov.

Rafael van der Vaart is becoming "despondent" at his treatment by Holland coach Bert van Marwijk.

George Peat has apologised after Scotland fans booed the Liechtenstein national anthem.

Arsenal's medical team will assess the extent of Theo Walcott's ankle injury.

Patrick Vieira has dismissed criticism that Man City's squad is overloaded with surplus star players.

Laurent Blanc thinks France reached a "turning point" with the win against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt hopes to recover from his shoulder injury in time to return to Utrecht.

Inverness boss Terry Butcher has signed Stuart Duff until the end of the season.

Skipper Steven Gerrard believes England had no choice but to lift their game to another level.

Stoke have opened the door on a permanent move for on-loan winger Jermaine Pennant.

Blackpool manager Ian Holloway still has money available to improve his squad.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is confident Andy Carroll will be fit to face Blackpool on Saturday.

Cesc Fabregas felt Spain did not deserve to be on the receiving end of a 4-1 mauling by Argentina.

Billy Stark reckons Scotland U21s will welcome the challenge of taking on Europe's best.

Stuart Pearce will speak to Fabio Capello about which players he wants for the U21 play-off.

Adam Johnson is eager to earn a starting spot for England after scoring twice in four days.

Lee McCulloch admits Scotland's players were relieved to scrape a win for Craig Levein.