Scottish FA chief executive Gordon Smith makes a formal objection to make Scotland international matches free-to-air.

Allan McGregor is omitted from Craig Levein's first Scotland squad for next month's friendly against Czech Republic at Hampden.

France coach Raymond Domenech insists Patrick Vieira will be his captain at the World Cup as long as the Manchester City midfielder can prove his fitness.

England boss Fabio Capello is to undergo major knee surgery later this week, the Football Association has confirmed.

Walter Smith warns Craig Levein that he will miss day-to-day dealings with players, if the Dundee United boss becomes the next Scotland manager.

The Scottish FA asks Dundee United for permission to speak to Craig Levein about the national manager's job.

Reaction from the bidding teams selected to be part of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup.

Milton Keynes will be part of England's 2018 World Cup bid after being named as a candidate host alongside 11 cities.

Fabio Capello says Man Utd midfielder Owen Hargreaves could play in next summer's World Cup, even though he has been out injured for over a year.

Germany captain Michael Ballack says his side have been "too weak" in the build-up to next year's World Cup and are not among the favourites.