National Sport - August 15

Expressandstar.com take a quick look around the national scene in the world of sport: -

Portsmouth have been charged by the Football Association with breaches of rules in relation to Benjani’s moves to and from the club.

FIFA have ordered former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu to pay the club £13.68million in damages for breach of contract after he tested positive for cocaine.

Hull have confirmed the permanent signing of Tottenham defender Anthony Gardner for a club record fee of £2.5million.

Reports of a player revolt at Blackburn Rovers since the arrival of new manager Paul Ince have been denied by the club.

Manchester City suffered a humiliating home 1-0 defeat by Danish side FC Midtjylland in the first leg of their UEFA Cup second qualifying round tie.