Uefa is willing to consider an application from Portsmouth to enter next season’s Europa League, but the chances are slim for the surprise FA Cup finalists because of FA rules.

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Former Renault team principal Flavio Briatiore cannot return to Formula 1 until 2013 after resolving his legal case with motorsport's governing body. Briatore had a lifetime ban for his role in Nelson Piquet Jr's deliberate crash at the 2008 Sinagpore Grand Prix quashed by a French court in January.

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In Germany the fan is king. The Bundesliga has the lowest ticket prices and the highest average attendance of Europe's five major leagues. At Borussia Dortmund their giant stand holds 26,000 and costs little more than £10 for admission. Clubs limit the number of season tickets to ensure everyone has a chance to see the games, and the away team has the right to 10% of the available capacity.

Source: Guardian.co.uk

Burnley have announced the suspension of the midfielder Joey Gudjonsson for two weeks pending a full investigation following his comments about the manager, Brian Laws.

Source: Guardian.co.uk