Make way for the Carling Cup

Carling is owned by Coors Brewers, which is also the parent company of Worthington, sponsors of the competition for the last five years. The League has not revealed the size of the deal, but its chairman Sir Brian Mawhinney said: "The healthy increase in revenue it delivers will provide a timely boost to our clubs as they begin their preparations for the new season and is a massive vote of confidence in League football.

"Over the past five seasons Coors Brewers has become highly valued partners."

The first round draw will be made tomorrow. TURKEY are facing the prospect of a FIFA investigation after fans hurled missiles during their side's 2-2 Confederations Cup draw with Brazil.

Turkey dumped Brazil out of the competition to set up a semi-final with holders France. However, the game was marred by crowd problems for the second successive match involving Turkey. Earlier in the competition, Cameroon coach Winfried Schaefer claims he had to avoid a barrage of marbles and bottles during his side's 1-0 defeat by Turkey.

Adriano gave Brazil the lead, but the Turks hit back with goals from Gokdeniz Karadeniz and Okan Yilmaz before Alex equalised for the Brazilians. But Ronaldinho then wrestled Turkey keeper Rustu Recber for the ball and was dismissed.