Woodgate: Middlesbrough defender Jonathan Woodgate is unsure whether Real Madrid will want him back when his one-year loan spell in the Premier League ends. The centre back returned to his hometown club in August after being plagued by injuries in his two-year spell with the nine-times European champions. The English side have an option to turn the loan move into a permanent one. "At the end of the season we'll have to wait and see. I am extremely happy here and I don't know if Real want me to return. My future isn't in my hands," he said.
Curbishley: Former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley said he will talk to West Ham United's new owner Eggert Magnusson in the next few days to discuss the managerial vacancy at Upton Park. Curbishley has emerged as favourite to succeed Alan Pardew who was sacked on Monday after five defeats in six league games which left the club third from bottom of the Premier League. "I'd love to know what they want to say - of course I'm interested," Curbishley said. "I suspect we will get together over the next day or so when the dust has settled."
Paris St Germain: Paris St Germain's first home league game since one of their fans was shot dead by a policeman has been moved from Saturday night to Sunday afternoon for security reasons. The French Professional Football League said that PSG's Ligue 1 match against Nice at Parc des Princes, initially scheduled for Saturday at 1900 GMT, will kick off on Sunday at 1600 GMT.
Hands off the Duck: Internacional coach Abel Braga yesterday warned media and prospective suitors alike to keep their hands off prodigious teenager Pato Alexandre. The South American champions are set to unleash the 17-year-old, nicknamed Alex the Duck, when the Brazilian side face Egypt's Al Ahly in the Club World Cup today. Alexandre made an extraordinary debut for Inter last month, scoring with his first touch after 94 seconds and setting up two more goals in a 4-1 win at Palmeiras.
Adu: Freddy Adu has been traded from DC United to Real Salt Lake. Ghana-born Adu, 17, was sent to Real Salt Lake for reserve goalkeeper Jay Nolly and the right to sign a major player. Adu scored 11 goals in 87 regular season appearances with United and in 2004, his rookie year, played a big part in helping United with the MLS Cup.
Scholl: Bayern Munich midfielder Mehmet Scholl, who has been at the club since 1992, will retire in 2007, manager Uli Hoeness said. "We'll give him a big farewell match - against Barcelona," Hoeness told Bild newspaper. He added former Germany international Scholl, 36, would work with Bayern's youth team after his playing career ended.
Everton: Everton hope to sign Brazilian midfielder Anderson da Silva within weeks according to club chairman Bill Kenwright. Kenwright said Everton had invested £700,000 last year to acquire Da Silva's "federative and economic rights" in an arrangement with Uruguayan club National Montevideo.
Lille: Lille will play their home game in the first knockout round of 16 of the Champions League at nearby Lens's Felix-Bollaert stadium, Lens have said. Lille, whose stadium does not meet UEFA's standards played their group matches at Lens.
Snooker: UK Championship last 16 results - Ding bt Stevens 9-5; Perry bt Doherty 9-6; Hendry bt Williams 9-6.