England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.
Wales boss John Toshack hopes defender Craig Morgan will shrug off a foot injury to be available for Friday's Euro 2012 qualifying opener in Montenegro.
Boss John Toshack is not surprised by Gareth Bale's rise and hopes the Tottenham Hotspur star can inspire Wales.
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club's alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal.
Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.
The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
Stephen Craigan is set to captain Northern Ireland in the Euro 2012 qualifying opener against Slovenia in Maribor.
A West Bromwich Albion footballer is given a suspended sentence for throwing punches in a nightclub.
Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne are expected to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has backed Robbie Keane to deliver in Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Aberdeen expect to sign Udinese defender Nikola Vujadinovic on loan should he receive a work permit.
Northern Ireland striker David Healy is determined to prove his doubters wrong if he plays in the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Slovenia and Italy.