Ried’s Nacho Rodriguez-Ortiz (L) challenges Rapid Vienna’s Markus Katzer

Ried's Nacho Rodriguez-Ortiz (L) challenges Rapid Vienna's Markus Katzer during their Austrian league soccer match in Vienna September 19, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Zolles (AUSTRIA)

Ried’s Nacho Rodriguez-Ortiz (L) scores past Rapid Vienna’s Raimund Hedl

Ried's Nacho Rodriguez-Ortiz (L) scores past Rapid Vienna's Raimund Hedl during their Austrian league soccer match in Vienna September 19, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Zolles (AUSTRIA)

Ried’s Nacho Rodriguez-Ortiz (L) celebrates with team mate Saikou Kujabi after scoring a goal against Rapid Vienna

Ried's Nacho Rodriguez-Ortiz (L) celebrates with team mate Saikou Kujabi after scoring a goal against Rapid Vienna during their Austrian league soccer match in Vienna September 19, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Zolles (AUSTRIA)

Ried’s Anel Hadzic (L) challenges Rapid Vienna’s Veli Kavlak during their Austrian league soccer match

Ried's Anel Hadzic (L) challenges Rapid Vienna's Veli Kavlak during their Austrian league soccer match in Vienna September 19, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Zolles (AUSTRIA)

Ried’s Thomas Burgstaller (L) challenges Rapid Vienna’s Stefan Maierhofer

Ried's Thomas Burgstaller (L) challenges Rapid Vienna's Stefan Maierhofer during their Austrian league soccer match in Vienna September 19, 2008. REUTERS/Robert Zolles (AUSTRIA)

St Helens 38 Leeds 10

DANIEL ANDERSON ended his Knowsley Road love affair with a bang tonight

Rafa hails ‘best’ Gerrard

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has described Steven Gerrard as "the best midfielder in the world" ahead of this weekend's crucial clash.

Ribery out of Bayern’s Bremen test

Franck Ribery will not be fit to play in Bayern Munich's encounter with Werder Bremen on Saturday owing to a thigh strain.

Trezeguet to have knee op

Juventus striker David Trezeguet is to have surgery on a recurring knee injury, according to the Italian club Friday.

Ronaldo talks PSG, City

Brazilian striker Ronaldo has spoken about Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, clubs with whom he has been linked in recent weeks.