Sports minister Hugh Robertson accepts this season's race controversies in the Barclays Premier League have "tarnished" the reputation of the game, but does not think the damage is irreparable.Read
Rio Ferdinand has launched a passionate defence of younger brother Anton while admitting he has been left disillusioned by the current racism issues blighting football.Read
Sir Alex Ferguson intends to speak with Rio Ferdinand ahead of Manchester United's Premier League encounter with Chelsea on Sunday to try and calm concerns about the pre-match handshake.Read
Phil Jones has hailed England skipper John Terry as "a great leader" and claims the squad is unified despite the ongoing racism investigation over comments allegedly made by Terry towards QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.Read
Everton FC News: TIM CAHILL is ready to put his body on the line against Chelsea after admitting he relishes clashing with the Premier League’s toughest defenders.Read
Manchester United FC: Fabio Capello has insisted he had no alternative except hope for a public reconciliation with deposed England skipper Rio Ferdinand at Old Trafford recently.Read
Manchester United FC: John Terry has been installed as England's permanent captain for a third time after being forgiven by head coach Fabio Capello for his off-the-field behaviour.Read