Triple red card: Dundee's Andy McLaren received three red cards yesterday when his side lost 2-1 at Clyde in a Scottish second division match. McLaren was shown a red card for aiming a blow at Clyde's Eddie Malone on 87 minutes. He then struck Michael McGowan in the face as he left the pitch. Referee Dougie McDonald was alerted to the second offence by an assistant, but McLaren had already raced up the tunnel. The match official called McLaren to his dressing room after the match to administer a second red card. But McLaren then kicked the door of the official's room, leaving a small hole, and earned a third red.

Real Madrid: After signing up River Plate's teenage striker Gonzalo Higuain, Real Madrid are now turning their attention to Boca Juniors midfielder Fernando Gago as they look to rejuvenate their squad during the January transfer window. Boca president Mauricio Macri is due to arrive in Madrid today to negotiate the move for the 20-year-old.

Steaua: Romanian champions Steaua Bucharest have signed 23-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Andrey Nazario from Atletico Paranaense on a three-year contract. "Nazario is Steaua's player for the next three years, and the deal starts after medical examinations," said a statement on the club's website www.steauafc.com

Park Ji-Sung: Manchester United's South Korea midfielder Park Ji-sung is hoping to play some part in today's match at West Ham United after three months of treatment following ankle surgery. "I am entirely recovered from the injury," he told the club website.

Middlesbrough: Middlesbrough's first team coach Steve Round has left the club by mutual consent, the club's website said on Friday. "The decision is due to a difference in philosophy and ideas," said manager Gareth Southgate, whose side are away to Fulham tomorrow.

Snooker: UK Championship SF: Hendry bt Dott 9-7.