Manchester United have been given the all clear in their bid to sign 16 year old Paul Pogba from French club Le Havre.

Le Havre reported United to FIFA claiming that they had agreed a contract with the midfielder which was due to come into effect at the start of the 09/10 campaign.

Le Havre also dragged United's good name through the mud, slinging accusations of bribery our way, however, no report was made to FIFA over these allegations; presumably because the allegations were unfounded.

All the stuff being covered outside the unfriendly confines of the award winning Dirty Tackle...

Outrage over Wayne Rooney's use of wussy hand covers in the Champions League. [Channelbee]

Chelsea consider selling the naming rights to Stamford Bridge. And I consider crying.

Oh yes, we're back in China - and it ain't for the football. Another day, another scandal. The latest nugget comes to us from Chongqing and their Dutch coach, Arie Haan, who is quite lucky to have a job this morning, frankly. It's not an altogether rare occurrence when a coach disagrees with a penalty [.

Could this work of art kill England's World Cup Bid?

OK so perhaps the title is a tad hyperbolic, but really things are getting ridiculous. A quick refresher course for those of you who have missed this: England (as you all should know) is bidding to host the 2018 World Cup. Recently there was a conference in London at which Jack Warner, a FIFA vice-president, was present.

Ever wondered what it's like to be part of world football's ultimate elite jetset, FIFA's Executive Committee? As I mentioned last week, all you have to do to find out is go and visit the amazing photo blog by FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer, the Executive Vice President of the US Soccer Federation whose favourite footballing memory is Mexico winning the Confederations Cup in 1999.

Giuseppe Postiglione, the president of FC Potenza, a third division club (Lega Pro Prima Divisione) has been arrested along with eight others on suspicion of manipulating the outcomes of matches through bribery, threats, and links to organized crime. The arrests were carried out by Potenza anti-mafia prosecutor Francesco Basentini.