Six teenagers and one of their fathers appeared before a Dutch court on Monday to face charges over the killing of a football linesman last year.

Former goalkeeper Peter Shilton, England's most capped footballer, will appear in court later this month after being arrested for drink-driving, police said Monday.

Goalkeeper Jack Butland would rather play in this year's European Under-21 Championships than take part in England's summer friendlies.

Chief executives of some of Britain's biggest companies -- including BP, Vodafone and GlaxoSmithKline -- on Monday joined the boss of English football's Premier League in stressing the need for Britain to maintain its overseas aid budget.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson hailed goalkeeper David de Gea after his superb late save against Chelsea kept the Premier League leaders in the FA Cup.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is refusing to contemplate the possibility of qualifying for Europe despite his team's rise to sixth place after an impressive 3-2 win over Tottenham.

Real Madrid assistant boss Aitor Karanka played down concerns about his strikers' inability to find the net after two more goals from Cristiano Ronaldo guided them to a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Real Madrid registered their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions as two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo led them to a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Lyon and Marseille failed to make up ground on French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain when they played out a tame goalless draw on Sunday night.

Substitute Emanuele Giaccherini struck in injury time to snatch a 1-0 win for an uninspired Juventus at home to Catania on Sunday to increase their Serie A lead to nine points.

England international Wilfried Zaha has apologised for a rude gesture he made towards Leeds supporters during Crystal Palace's 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea interim coach Rafael Benitez has risked sparking a fresh war with Alex Ferguson by appearing to question the Manchester United manager's "education".

Holders Chelsea stormed back from two goals down to draw 2-2 against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday and take their FA Cup quarter-final to a replay.

Steven Gerrard put a dent in Tottenham's bid to qualify for the Champions League as the Liverpool captain's late penalty clinched a 3-2 win at Anfield on Sunday.

Bayern Munich finished the weekend 20 points clear in the Bundesliga and are now just three league wins from the title, while Eintracht Frankfurt stayed in the chasing pack after Sunday's draw at Hanover.

Chelsea staged a dramatic second half fightback to rescue a 2-2 draw at Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.

Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez should be fit for their crucial Champions League clash with AC Milan on Tuesday, the club confirmed on Sunday.

Bayern Munich finished the weekend 20 points clear in the Bundesliga and are now just three league wins from the title, while Eintracht Frankfurt stayed in the chasing pack after Sunday's draw at Hanover 96.

Borussia Dortmund's Germany defender Mats Hummels is set to miss the next four weeks with torn ankle ligaments and looks to be sidelined for this month's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan.

Senegal striker Papiss Demba Cisse bagged a stoppage-time winner as Newcastle boosted their survival bid with a 2-1 victory over Stoke at St James' Park on Sunday.