Frankfurt - Nuremberg's first Bundesliga win of the year was spoilt by their misbehaving fans whose throwing of flares and fire crackers onto the Frankfurt pitch will prompt an official probe.

London - One man tried to snatch the Olympic torch and another tried to put out the flame as protests against China marred the London leg of the Olympic torch relay for the Beijing Games on Sunday.

London - Liverpool confirmed Friday that they will appeal against an additional two-match Premier League ban given to Javier Mascherano following his protests at the red card he was shown against M

Zagreb - Croatian media reported Friday that the national coach Slaven Bilic had extended his contract for two years after settling financial issues with officials.

London, Dec.15: New England coach Fabio Capello’s dad was a Italian war hero and a fan of the England football team.

Surviving the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp, Guerrino Capello instilled in his son the need to work hard, learn well and never to be afraid of anything.

But most of all, he taught his boy the importance, even in the toughest of circumstances, of being happy.

The former AC Milan boss’s lawyer son, Pier Fillipo, met FA chiefs in London yesterday to tie up the final details of his dad's contract.

Fabio’s sister Bianco Soprano, 66, said last night: “Dad would always say England was one of the best footballing nations in the world.