NEWS ROUND-UP:FORMER BRAZIL full back Roberto Carlos has joined Russia's Anzhi Makhachkala on a 2½ year deal, the club said yesterday.
Roberto Carlos, who helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup and played more than 100 times for his country, ended his contract with Brazilian club Corinthians by mutual agreement on Saturday.
The 37-year-old former Real Madrid defender was targeted by fans during violent protests against the team following their shock early exit from the Libertadores Cup this month. He joined Corinthians at the beginning of 2010 and had a good season, being voted the best left back in the Brazilian championship.
Elsewhere, Barnsley moved to bolster their squad yesterday by completing the signing of Hull defender Paul McShane on a two-month loan deal.
The 25-year-old Republic of Ireland international has been drafted in as cover for Steven Foster, who will be sidelined for several weeks with a muscle problem in his leg.
Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Lee Camp has been cleared to play for Northern Ireland, the Irish Football Association confirmed yesterday.
The Derby-born 26-year-old qualifies through his grandfather and could now come into contention for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Serbia and Slovenia next month. “I am delighted that clearance has come through for Lee to play for us,” said Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington. “It has taken a bit of time, but the patience has paid off.”
IT Carlow claimed the Colleges and Universities Premier League title for the first time last night with a convincing 3-1 win over IT Tallaght at Whitehall.
Carlow went ahead with two goals in the space of five minutes before half-time through captain Shane Tracy and Ray Foy. Jamie Carr grabbed the third on the hour mark, with Dave Webster scoring for Tallaght.
IT CARLOW: M Schlingermann, B Tier (A Baldvicius, 58) D Ledwith, J Carr, J Scallan, A Humphries, A Hanlon, C Wall, B Ryan, S Tracy, R Foy (P Donnachie, 90).
IT TALLAGHT: C Hogan, D Vickery, C Rothery, D Webster, D Kavanagh, J O'Ruadh (J Mullane, 72), J Morley (M Isichei, 64), A Cullen, S Griffin, D Cowan, D Kelly (S Stewart, half-time).
Referee: J Caulwell(Dublin).
