Bouzid injury concern for Hearts Hearts' Ismael Bouzid is in hospital with a suspected fractured skull sustained during a 3-2 friendly win at Millwall.
Bothroyd injury fear for Cardiff Cardiff City striker Jay Bothroyd is facing a race against time to be fit for their Championship opener against Sheffield United on 8 August.
Blackpool promise to pay bonuses Blackpool players who are still waiting to receive bonuses for winning promotion to the Premier League are reassured that they will be paid.
James targets more England caps Goalkeeper David James says he has no intention of retiring from England duty despite joining Championship side Bristol City and turning 40.
Inverness CT 3-0 Queen's Park Inverness ease into the second round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup with a comfortable home win against Queen's Park.
Lennon pleased with Celtic spirit Celtic manager Neil Lennon hopes the 2-2 draw with Lyon in the Emirates Cup will inspire a Champions League recovery against Braga.
Stranraer 1-7 Morton Morton thump Stranraer to secure their passage into the second round of the Co-Operative Insurance Cup.
New beginning for Brazilian Aurelio at Liverpool LONDON (Reuters) - Brazilian defender Fabio Aurelio hailed his latest contract at Liverpool a new beginning after he re-signed for the Premier League club on a two-year deal.
Celtic show fighting spirit to earn draw with Lyon LONDON (AFP) - Celtic showed the fighting spirit they will need to recover from their Champions League flop as the Scottish club battled back to earn a 2-2 draw against Lyon in the Emirates Cup on Saturday.
New squad rules a "disaster" for football, says Wenger LONDON (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger discarded his usual diplomacy when he dismissed the Premier League's new squad rules as "disastrous for football" on Friday.
David James joins second tier Bristol City LONDON (Reuters) - England's World Cup goalkeeper David James has signed a one-year deal to play for Championship (second division) Bristol City, the club said Friday.
Queiroz faces inquiry over anti-doping agents row LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz will be asked later on Friday to answer allegations that he insulted Portuguese anti-doping agents before the World Cup.
Sami Khedira to join Real Madrid from Stuttgart BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, who played a major part in Germany's progress to the World Cup semi-finals, is to join Real Madrid from VfB Stuttgart, the Bundesliga club said Friday.
Lazio return to City to snap up Garrido MILAN (Reuters) - Lazio have signed left back Javier Garrido from Manchester City just days after selling defender Aleksandar Kolarov to the English side.
Goalline technology feted as cheaper solution SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Introducing goalline technology at football stadiums would prove a cheaper, as reliable aid to referees than UEFA's method of two additional assistants, according to manufacturers.
Liverpool, Juve make winning Europa League starts PARIS (AFP) - European giants Liverpool and Juventus began life under new coaches with victories in the first legs of their Europa League third qualifying round ties on Thursday.