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Footballer N'Zogbia arrested over 'driving test fraud'

A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of getting someone else to sit part of his driving test. Wigan Athletic player Charles N'Zogbia, 23, who lives in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, was arrested yesterday at a driving test centre on suspicion of fraud by false representation after turning up to do the practical part of his examination.

Source: Independent.co.uk

Melbourne cheats stripped of RL titles

Rugby league in Australia was left reeling after Melbourne Storm were stripped of their 2007 and 2009 NRL titles for long-term salary cap breaches — the biggest penalties in the sport's history for what was systematic cheating.

Source: Timesonline.co.uk

Portsmouth barred from Europa League next season

Portsmouth will not be permitted to play in the Europa League next season because of their financial problems. The South Coast club would have qualified to play in Europe next season after reaching the FA Cup final against Chelsea - who will be in the Champions League - but the club’s administrators have been told that any late application for a Uefa club licence will not be considered.

Source: Timesonline.co.uk

Manchester United is world's richest club says Forbes

Manchester United is still the most valuable football club in the world, according to Forbes magazine.

Source: BBC.co.uk

Derek Adams faces being banned from Ross County's great day out at Hampden

Ross County manager Derek Adams could be banned from the dugout for the Scottish Cup Final on May 15 - and denied the historic moment of leading his players on to the Hampden turf.

Source: Mail Online