Colombia: Jose Pekerman had a superb official debut as Colombia boss as his side claimed a 1-0 away victory over Peru in the fifth round of South American World Cup qualifiers late Sunday. After an uneventful first half, Porto’s James Rodriguez finished a good move involving Freddy Guarin and Dorlan Pabon with a precise left-footed touch. The win puts Colombia fifth in the standings while Peru remain eighth.

Boenisch: Stuttgart look to be closing in on the signing of full-back Sebastian Boenisch from Werder Bremen. Stuttgart director of sport Fredi Bobic claims the Poland international is “one of the candidates that we are taking a close look at”. However, Boenisch insists he has not yet held talks with Stuttgart.

Nainggolan: Cagliari presi-dent Massimo Cellino has put an €18 million price tag on highly-rated midfielder Radja Nainggolan. The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus. The Belgian scored one goal in 37 league appearances for Cagliari last season.

Tonnies: Clemens Tonnies has been re-elected as chairman of Schalke after receiving an overwhelming vote at the club’s annual general meeting. The 56-year-old, who has held the role since 2001, was confirmed in his position for the next three years after securing every single vote of the members with only one abstention – his own.

Axed: Celtic first-team coach Alan Thompson has instructed lawyers to act on his behalf after parting company with the club yesterday. He joined the club in June 2010, when he was appointed by manager Neil Lennon alongside assistant manager Johan Mjallby following the sacking of Tony Mowbray.

Uefa U-21 Championship: Lithuania vs Ukraine 1-0; Ireland vs Italy 2-2.

Friendly: Hungary vs Ireland 0-0.