In brief...

Schalke fans: A group of Schalke 04 fans have formally apologised to the Bundesliga leaders in an open letter after the team were jeered and booed during their 2-0 home defeat to Hamburg. "We're all sitting in the same boat. We can only apologise for the behaviour of all those who were in the stadium," the letter said.

Anti-Semitic chants: West Ham face a police and FA investigation after a video was released showing some of their fans singing anti-Semitic songs at Sunday's Premier League match against Tottenham. According to media reports, the video showed a group of West Ham fans singing a song referring to Tottenham's large Jewish fanbase.

Brazil: Brazil confirmed they had arranged friendlies against Chile and Ghana later this month but said they could not disclose the venues. The Brazilian Football Confederation said Brazil would play Chile on March 24 and Ghana three days later.

Rangers: Rangers have signed 22-year-old St Mirren defender Kirk Broadfoot on a pre-contract agreement. "He has played very well for St Mirren this season. He has gained vital experience and will be a welcome addition to our squad next season," Rangers manager Walter Smith said.

Milosevic: Osasuna striker Savo Milosevic will be out of action for around a month after scans showed a torn a calf muscle. Fellow striker Roberto Soldado has also suffered a calf injury, but his injury is less serious.