Thierry Henry's second-half equaliser away to Lyon saved Barcelona from another defeat after Juninho had opened the scoring

Jose Reina has said he couldn't imagine being at Liverpool without Rafael Benítez in charge

Roma will carry a narrow advantage to the Bernabèu in two week's time after beating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Stadio Olimpico

~Football League round-up

Football: The Russia coach said Gareth Barry has created an effective partnership with Steven Gerrard in England's midfield.

Arjen Robben has said he is glad Real Madrid are interested in him, prompting further speculation as to his imminent Chelsea departure.

To tilde: FA Cup round up

World Cup champion Bode Miller has apologised after he claimed it was hard "to ski when you're wasted", obviously it's not.

Stormy weather yesterday wreaked havoc on the fifth day of the latest America's Cup warm-up regatta at Trapani in Sicily, with the wind gusting in excess of 20 knots.

Watford maintained their excellent start to the Championship season, while Millwall upset Wolves at Molineux.

Keith Gillespie was sent off as Northern Ireland, shortly due to meet England in a World Cup qualifier, were held to a 1-1 draw by Malta.

Hull City closed the gap on the League One leaders Luton to three points last night when they defeated Hartlepool.

MIxed results for Scotland's representatives. A round-up of other Uefa Cup results.

After ending a dismal run with three successive league wins recently Sunderland fans may have thought their side had turned the corner but a 4-2 defeat by Third Division Huddersfield at the Stadium of Light will have the alarm bells ringing again.