Leagues

Eredivisie Round-Up

The top three of the Eredivisie did not spill any points this weekend, while number four Feyenoord were held to a draw by Utrecht. Ajax scored five times, with midfielder De Zeeuw bagging a brace during the rout over Heerenveen. Click here for a full breakdown of all the matches.

Henry Didn't Cheat

Zinedine Zidane has leapt to Thierry Henry's defence as the row about the handball assist that helped put France through to the World Cup finals continued to rumble. The former Real Madrid star believes that his compatriot would not deliberately seek to gain an unfair advantage.

Russia Calling

Former Inter coach Roberto Mancini has been tipped to replace Guus Hiddink at the helm of the Russian national team. According to a report, 'Mancio' went to observe a few Russian league matches to gain further insight into the game in the country.

Life's Tough

Arsenal ace Andrey Arshavin has admitted he is still having trouble settling down in London. He is a fan-favourite at the Emirates Stadium, but has had trouble with life outside the four walls of the club. But he now insists that things are improving as his family has joined him.

Rubin Retain Russian Title

Rubin Kazan have won the 2009 Russian Premier League after a 0-0 draw at home to 2007 champions, Zenit St. Petersburg. Results elsewhere allowed the 2008 champions to win the title for the second successive year.

Saturday Round-Up

Bremen and Hoffenheim earned emphatic victories over Freiburg and Koeln respectively, while Wolfsburg were upset by Nuernberg in what was yet another day of fascinating Bundesliga action.

Ligue 1 Round-Up

Neither of Ligue 1's top two could claim maximum points on Saturday, as les Girondins and OL surprisingly dropped more points. Valenciennes ended Bordeaux’s unbeaten home run while Grenoble held Lyon to a draw.