European football leagues see dramatic Champions League results and regulatory scrutiny while London 2012 Olympic preparations intensify.

Manchester United faced a difficult defeat against Atletico Madrid, while Arsenal secured their twelfth consecutive victory by defeating Lille.

England's women's national team dominated Greece with a 5-0 win, successfully advancing to the playoff series against Ukraine.

The Independent Football Regulator chair has vowed to resign if subjected to political pressure regarding ongoing investigations into Manchester City.

Enzo Maresca remarked that he would label Manchester City as cheats if he were a Manchester United supporter, amid high-profile debates over the club's financial conduct.

Swansea's win over Millwall in the Championship was marred by reports of racist chanting from the stands.

Club Brugge's Tresoldi stunned Inter Milan with a hat-trick in a high-scoring 4-3 Champions League encounter, while Bayern Munich was held to a 3-3 draw.

Usain Bolt has set an ambitious goal of running the 100m in 9.4 seconds at the London 2012 Olympics.

UK Athletics is working to ensure families of athletes can attend the London Games, even as Haile Gebrselassie announces he will no longer pursue an Olympic marathon spot.

Marathon runner Emmanuel Mutai is preparing to defend his London title this Sunday despite a recent battle with typhoid.