Good to hear that Lord Mandelson, that master of mischief, is keeping busy. When the former Business Secretary isn't advising investment bank Lazards, City Spy gathers that he is a regular visitor at the Knightsbridge offices of advertising agency J Walter Thompson, part of Sir Martin Sorrell's WPP... more
Liverpool have been drawn against Sparta Prague in the last 32 of the Europa League while Manchester City will face Greek side Aris Thessaloniki... more
Striker Oscar Cardozo, who scored 36 for Benfica this season, is in danger of missing Monday's match against world champions Italy in Cape Town... more
South Africa star Steven Pienaar has given Everton a boost by committing his future to the club despite reports linking him with a move away from Goodison Park... more
Sporting Gijon's Michel is expected to arrive in Birmingham after the Spanish club announced a deal had been agreed for the midfielder to move to St Andrew's... more
As four English sides take on Europe's best, we look at who is in the driving seat to progress to the quater-finals following the first leg of the last 16 clashes.... more
Ricardo Quaresma has been backed by Portuguese compatriot, and new Chelsea team-mate, Deco to reignite his stuttering club career at Stamford Bridge... more
Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri fears former club Chelsea as he waits to see who his team will meet in the knockout stages of the Champions League... more
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he was within 'touching distance' of joining Arsenal instead of Manchester United after talks with Arsene Wenger... more