AC MILAN striker Ronaldo has been questioned by Brazilian police - after a fall-out with transvestites in a Rio de Janeiro motel.

Police say Ronaldo picked up what he thought were prostitutes - legal in Brazil - and did not realise they were transvestites until they got to the motel.

The player says he offered to pay them, anyway, but an altercation ensued when they allegedly asked for £15,000 to keep the story from the media.

"Ronaldo admitted to everything, he wanted to have fun," said a police spokesman. "But he committed no crime, it was immoral at best."

Ronaldo is in Rio after knee surgery and said he could be back in six months.

English PFA chairman Chris Powell believes deducting points would stamp out the problem of disrespect towards referees.

Man United will hold a testimonial for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against Espanyol on August 2 at Old Trafford.

West Brom are all but guaranteed promotion to the Premier League for the third time in seven seasons after a 1-1 home draw with Southampton.

Former Brazil striker Jardel, 34, one-time Rangers target, has admitted using cocaine for depression after his divorce and bad influences.

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