Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager capped a remarkable day for English soccer with Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp at the centre of it.

John O'Neill has just missed out on one of the biggest jobs in world sport - chief executive of English Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Stephane Sessegnon struck deep into extra-time as Sunderland booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 replay win over second-tier rivals Middlesbrough.

Ryan Nelsen headlines an 18-man All Whites squad to play Jamaica in an international football friendly at Mt Smart Stadium on February 29, but the big omission is that of World Cup hero Rory Fallon.

Top-ranked Ivory Coast lived up to their billing by reaching the African Nations Cup final as the tournament delivered yet another surprise when Zambia also reached Sunday's deciding match.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp was cleared by a London court of tax evasion after a long investigation into allegations of financial corruption in British football.

Italian Fabio Capello's turbulent reign as England manager ended when he resigned after meeting FA chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne at Wembley stadium.

Hamilton teenager Holly Patterson headed to the United States yesterday with thoughts of London also on her mind.

Lying second in the A-League has clearly put the Wellington Phoenix in the mood for mischief.

Cheers, Manny.

Their attacking weapon Besart Berisha may be making headlines but another danger man was on Brisbane Roar's mind ahead of Sunday's A-League clash in Wellington.

Loose-limbed Democratic Republic of Congo striker Lomana LuaLua celebrated with his customary somersault as his superb goal helped Blackpool secure an FA Cup fifth round trip to Premier League Everton.

A cat that invaded the famous Anfield turf for three minutes during Liverpool's 0-0 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur has become an internet celebrity.

The chances of the New Zealand U-23 men's football team playing at the London Olympics have received a significant boost with news that the Oceania qualifiers have been moved from Fiji to Taupo.

Uncapped Waikato teenager Holly Patterson has been added to the Football Ferns squad to face USA on Sunday morning (NZT).

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez returned after a nine-match absence but failed to inspire Liverpool to victory in a cagey 0-0 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today.

All Whites skipper Ryan Nelsen spent his first game day on the bench for Tottenham during their English Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield.

Fabio Capello's roller-coaster ride as England soccer coach could come to a screeching halt this week for his role in another controversy surrounding his now deposed team captain John Terry.

A lawyer defending Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp attacked prosecutors for using evidence from a tabloid newspaper to support its allegations that he cheated the taxman.

Perth Glory set a club record and took another step towards securing a top-four berth with a 4-0 thumping of A-League strugglers Gold Coast.