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Neville faces FA probe

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 21/01/2010
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The Football Association have confirmed that they will investigate Gary Neville's behaviour during Tuesday's Carling Cup semi-final first leg at Eastlands between Manchester City and Manchester United.

Former United star Carlos Tevez scored both City's goals as Roberto Mancini's team hit back from a goal down to win the tie 2-1.

The Argentina international appeared to gesture towards Neville, who was warming up on the touchline, after scoring his side's equaliser from the penalty spot, with the United veteran responding with what appeared to be a one-finger insult of his own.

The FA confirmed on Wednesday morning that they were 'looking into' the incident, which was caught on camera.

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Meanwhile, head coach Pep Guardiola has put an end to speculation about his future by confirming that he has agreed a new Barcelona contract that he will sign in the summer.

The 39-year-old's current Camp Nou deal is due to expire at the end of this season, prompting speculation that he was being lined up by Manchester United to be Sir Alex Ferguson's successor at Old Trafford.

Guardiola's agent, Jose Maria Orobit, had claimed to have had contact with six clubs, but it now seems that the manager will remain with Barcelona, the online favourites to win this season's Champions League, until at least the end of next season.

Guardiola will not sign the deal until the summer when Barca's new president is voted in.

Former Portsmouth defender Sol Campbell is suing the Premier League club for unpaid fees and bonuses.

The 35-year-old, who returned to Arsenal earlier this month, claims he is owed £1.7million in image rights and bonus payments following his three seasons as a player at Fratton Park.

In rugby union, outside-half Dan Parks has been recalled to the Scotland squad for the Six Nations games against France and Wales, while uncapped duo Richie Gray and Ruaridh Jackson are also included.

Parks has secured a recall after producing a string of fine performances for Glasgow Warriors and is joined by team-mates Gray and Jackson, who have both impressed in recent times for Scotland A.

Six Huddersfield Giants players have been questioned by police in Newcastle over an allegation of rape. A 22-year-old woman made a complaint against the players, who were staying at the Gosforth Marriott Hotel.

A spokesman for Northumbria Police confirmed: "Northumbria Police can confirm that a 22-year-old woman has made an allegation of rape following an incident in Gosforth, Newcastle, in the early hours of January 19.

"Six men have been arrested and are currently helping with inquiries. The investigation is in the very early stages and inquiries are ongoing."

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