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Police probe Mourinho claim

Author: Sir David Smith
Date: 12/03/2009

Jose Mourinho is at the centre of a police probe following an allegation of common assault made against the Internazionale coach in the aftermath of Wednesday's Champions League defeat to tournament betting favourites Manchester United.

The Portuguese coach is alleged to have punched a supporter outside Old Trafford as he boarded the Inter team coach following their 2-0 defeat in the second leg of the last 16 tie.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are investigating an allegation of common assault and have requested CCTV footage from United.

Meanwhile, UEFA's decision to stage this season's Champions League Final in Rome has again been questioned following the

stabbing of an Arsenal fan on Wednesday.

One supporter was stabbed in the leg after a minibus carrying away fans to the Champions League last 16 second leg encounter between AS Roma and Arsenal was attacked.

The British Embassy in the Italian capital confirmed the attack and this latest incident involving fans from Rome has led to further questions of UEFA's decision to stage its showpiece event at the Stadio Olimpico.

In the Premier League, West Ham United are hopeful that Jack Collison can return from injury before the end of the season after scans revealed the midfielder had dislocated his kneecap.

The 20-year-old Wales international is facing up to seven weeks on the sidelines after being stretchered off in the 1-0 victory over Wigan Athletic on March 4.

Meanwhile, Newcastle United have handed promising striker Andy Carroll a new three-and-a-half year contract.

The England Under-20 forward has scored two goals in eight Premier League games since breaking into the first team in October and is now tied to his hometown club until summer 2012.

In cricket, West Indies captain Chris Gayle has been ruled out of Sunday's Twenty20 match against England with a groin injury.

Gayle pulled a muscle in the first innings of the drawn fifth Test and will play no part in the limited-overs game in Port of Spain.

Elsewhere, assistant coach Andy Flower has confirmed he has applied for the vacant head coach role with England despite presiding over the disappointing series defeat in the Caribbean.

In rugby union's Six Nations, Italy have made two changes to their starting line-up for Saturday's clash with Wales in Rome.

Coach Nick Mallett has named Gloucester's Carlos Nieto at tight-head in place of Martin Castrogiavanni of Leicester.

Parma's Giulio Rubini has been given the nod on the wing, with Mirco Bergamasco moving back to centre and Gonzalo Garcia missing out entirely.

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