* Florentino Perez has resigned as president of Real Madrid. The Sun speculate this morning that this will lead to Beckham returning to England.
He will be replaced with immediate effect by former club vice-president Fernando Martin.
"I believe that the club needs a change of direction and as a result I have decided to resign as president of Real Madrid."
* The Guardian report that Chelsea are looking to buy Michael Ballack.
* Lee Bowyer pleads not guilty yesterday to breaching the public order act by allegedly attacking Newcastle United team-mate Kieron Dyer on the pitch against Aston Villa last season. The case is expected to hear the full case in May.
