The German captain severely regrets the act that led to the first straight red card of his career for Chelsea after stamping on the leg of Liverpool's Sissoko during Sunday's bitterly contested rivalry match. Posted September 18, 2006 by Reuters

It's all gossip and rumours from the newspapers so please don't take it as fact! Today's first bulletin also takes in Everton, Reading, Valencia, Villarreal and Racing Santander. Posted November 28, 2007 by Ed Bottomley

With England playing the role of spectators during Euro 2008, Germany will not be this nation's second choice to lift the trophy. But Sportingo author Alex Alsworth expects a Deutsch treat - with the inspirational Michael Ballack very much involved. Posted April 28, 2008 by Alex Alsworth

The sudden death of the youngest member of England's World Cup winning team comes as a great shock. But the little midfielder leaves a footballing legacy for generations to come. Posted April 25, 2007 by Mark Rivlin

Sometimes the punishment just doesn't fit the crime. The Ball was in Manchester City's court over the Ronaldo incident, but instead of taking firm action, they've rewarded the boot-boy defender with a new contract. Posted May 12, 2007 by Donna Gee