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UEFA admit their decision not to award the 2010 Champions League final to Wembley was down to UK tax policy. The Government, as part of a crackdown on foreign earners, are now taxing overseas sportsmen or women on money earned in the UK at domestic rates.

Egypt goalkeeper Essam Al Hadari packs his bags and left for Switzerland, saying he was going to join Swiss club FC Sion, two days after being booed by Egyptian fans during a friendly against Argentina.

Rangers beat Celtic 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal by Kevin Thomson in an Old Firm SPL derby at Ibrox. The win takes Rangers six points clear of second-placed Celtic. Rangers also have a game in hand.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho denies that he is in talks with Internazionale following claims from his agent. “It is just false to say that I am on the point of signing a contract with Inter Milan,” Mourinho said.