Pep savours first Barca win

Pep Guardiola finally tasted his first competitive win as Barcelona manager with his side defeating Sporting Lisbon 3-1 on Tuesday.

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Bordeaux during their Champions League Grou

Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Bordeaux during their Champions League Group A soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London September 16, 2008. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez (BRITAIN)

Barcelona’s Rafael Marquez (L) and Xavi Hernandez celebrate a goal against Sporting during their Cha

Barcelona's Rafael Marquez (L) and Xavi Hernandez celebrate a goal against Sporting during their Champions League Group C soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona September 16, 2008. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN)

Pinto sacked in Colombia

Colombia's FA announced the sacking of national team coach, Jorge Luis Pinto, Tuesday following the team's poor results in qualifying.

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PFA boss slams Guthrie tackle

Players' union chief Gordon Taylor branded the challenge by Danny Guthrie which left Hull's Craig Fagan with a broken leg "clearly not acceptable."

Muntari banned for three games

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho will be without Sulley Muntari for three games after he was suspended for being sent off against Catania.

Terry free to face United

Chelsea's John Terry, sent off in their victory over Manchester City, will be free to face Manchester United on Sunday after his ban was overturned.

Pirlo out of UEFA Cup tie

Midfielder Andrea Pirlo will not line up for AC Milan when they take on FC Zurich in the UEFA Cup on Thursday, after pulling a thigh muscle.

Carrick out for up to six weeks

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be without Michael Carrick for between four and six weeks after he broke a bone in his foot.