Ivory Coast captain Didier Drogba expects to sign a new one-year contract extension that will tie him to Stamford Bridge until 2013.

Football’s world governing body Fifa bans Mohamed Bin Hammam for life over claims he tried to buy presidential votes.

Aberdeen dominate the Perth Saints in their season opener at Pittodrie but neither side can find the back of the net.

Bolton are set to hold talks with Burnley’s Chris Eagles and Tyrone Mears after the two clubs agreed a joint fee, believed to be in the region of

Motherwell begin their Scottish Premier League campaign with a comfortable victory over visitors Inverness.

West Ham United sign Bolton Wanderers midfielder Matt Taylor for an undisclosed fee, their third signing of the summer.

Chairman Huw Jenkins issues a statement dismissing speculation linking Swansea City with strikers Mariano Pavone and James McFadden.

Ally McCoist has to settle for a home draw with Hearts in his competitive debut as manager of Scottish champions Rangers.

Cardiff City plan to unveil Scottish striker Kenny Miller on Monday as their latest signing on Monday.

QPR announce that they will not sell Adel Taarabt during the current summer transfer window.