NEWS IN BRIEF

Last updated : 26 June 2007 By editor

* The FA has compensated Newcastle to the tune of £10m for the injury sustained by Michael Owen during the 2006 World Cup.

* Sven is once again touted in all the papers as being very close to agreeing to become manager of Manchester City.

* Paul Ince has left Macclesfield and joined the abomination of a football club known as the MK Dons.

* Henry has completed his move to Barcelona. Martin Tyler is being comforted by friends.