THE TIMES: The row over Robinho that has set Manchester City and Brazil at loggerheads showed no signs of abating last night, as Dunga ordered the Barclays Premier League club to show some respect for his national team’s place in world football. Also: the referees’ union will press Alan Wiley to take legal action against Sir Alex Ferguson after signalling that the Manchester United manager’s touchline ban for his outspoken criticism of the official was not the end of the matter.

THE SUN: Didier Drogba has rocked Chelsea with the news he will be out for three weeks with a broken rib. Also: Darren Bent is ready to grab his chance against Brazil and gatecrash England’s World Cup party.

DAILY MAIL: Jenson Button flew into Heathrow yesterday and immediately drove to McLaren’s headquarters to begin talks with the Formula One heavyweights. Also: Manchester United plan to make a £20million bid for West Ham’s Carlton Cole when the transfer window reopens in January.

DAILY STAR: Fabio Capello last night confirmed Wayne Rooney is England’s future captain. Also: Brazil boss Dunga last night slapped down moneybags Manchester City over the Robinho affair.

DAILY MIRROR: Wayne Rooney will become England skipper tonight after Fabio Capello hailed him as potentially one of the all-time greats. Also: David Beckham will fly to the rescue of England’s failing 2018 World Cup bid next month in a make-or-break mission which will cost the FA £100,000.

THE GUARDIAN: Wayne Rooney will take his first step towards becoming England’s long-term captain by taking the armband for the first time in tonight’s friendly against Brazil with John Terry expected to be ruled out with an ankle injury. Also: The England and Wales Cricket Board has claimed plans to add Ashes cricket, home and away international football qualifiers, Wimbledon and Open golf to the list of events reserved for live broadcast on free-to-air TV will have a "disastrous impact" on grassroots funding for every sport.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: England threatened to withdraw from today’s friendly with Brazil after being refused permission to land at the special terminal at Doha international airport reserved for the Interior Minister. Also: Stephen Ireland, the Manchester City midfielder, claims no manager will persuade him to play for the Republic of Ireland again.

DAILY EXPRESS: Hull City, beleaguered by a second successive relegation battle and upheaval in the boardroom, are up for sale. Also: Stephen Ireland will never play for Ireland again – even if they reach the World Cup finals.

THE INDEPENDENT: Chelsea have made their first significant move since their transfer embargo was suspended by making a preliminary £14million offer for the Everton teenager Jack Rodwell, which has been rejected by the Merseyside club.