Sport News Update, what you need to know

SOCCER - FFA chief executive David Gallop says he's encouraged by the stern response of Melbourne Victory to their troublemaking A-League fans, with the club disowning those who let off flares or cause havoc.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Wayne Bennett insists Brisbane's World Club Series clash with Wigan on Saturday is not a trial, claiming the Broncos are in England to win rather than test out combinations ahead of the NRL season.

SOCCER - NSW Police and Football Federation Australia are ramping up preparations for this weekend's Sydney derby, in a bid to prevent potential scenes of flare ripping and fan violence.

SOCCER - Chelsea captain John Terry has been ruled out of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Paris St Germain after failing to recover from a hamstring injury.