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ENGLAND

Torino to offer £6M for Man Utd's Luis Saha.
Lyon's Florent Malouda: There's been Liverpool talks
Tottenham boss Martin Jol leaning towards Michael Owen bid
Spurs rival Arsenal for unsettled Briand
Man Utd confirm Owen Hargreaves signing
Spurs keep tabs on want-away Troyes starlet Matuidi
Fiorentina ready to meet Liverpool price for Sissoko
Catania, Torino keen on Liverpool keeper Padelli
Defoe seeks assurances from Spurs boss Jol
Villa keeper Henderson joins Bristol City
Xavi: I'd sign Arsenal's Henry instantly
Liverpool to bid as agent opens door to Daniel Alves sale
Garcia: I want both Xabi, Eto'o at Liverpool
Tottenham turn to Blackburn's Pedersen
Bayern Munich to snap up Chelsea's Boulahrouz
Chelsea, Liverpool alerted as Valencia chief warns Silva
Michael Owen impressed by Newcastle boss Allardyce
Arsenal, Liverpool eyeing Zaragoza's Zapater
West Ham, Wigan know Riga price
Sevilla coach Ramos rejected Man City offer
Middlesbrough, Man City to check on Paraguay star
Ranieri can rescue Corradi's Man City career
Wigan will better any Everton offer for Jagielka
Chelsea boss Mourinho fancies Everton's Lescott
Spurs back in for Atletico Madrid winger Petrov
Reading move for Watford's Shittu
Spurs Christmas knees-up convinced Berbatov to stay

SPAIN

Raul: Eto'o never wanted to leave Real Madrid
AC Milan's Kaka "very happy" Real Madrid plan new bid
Agent: Real Madrid's Emerson happy with Barcelona interest
Wolfsburg to snap up Real Madrid's Meija
Zaragoza's Diego Milito: Barcelona interest is exciting
Saviola: My Barcelona career is over
Villarreal swoop for Babovic, Ja Tomane
Gabi: Aguirre deserves new Atletico Madrid deal
Racing Santander won't consider Garay sale
Getafe to snap up Depor striker Arizmendi
Agent: Betis perfect for Estudiantes striker Pavone
Osasuna clinch deal for FC Zurich's Margairaz
Calderon convinced he can land Kaka for Real Madrid
Real Madrid president: We didn't push Beckham to LA Galaxy
Lyon's Abidal: Barcelona want me
Fed-up Belletti hits out at Barcelona coach Rijkaard
Osasuna's Soldado reluctant to return to Madrid
Juventus alerted as Atletico Madrid ponder Perea sale
Barcelona eyeing Monaco's Toure
Krkic to stay with Barcelona next season
Racing Santander to lose coach Portugal
Espanyol clinch Rodriguez agreement with Spartak Moscow
Atletico Madrid to offload Ze Castro
Depor coach Caparros: Arizmendi's Atletico Madrid return good business
Forlan: I don't expect Villarreal exit
Regueiro unsure of Valencia future

ITALY

Real Madrid raise Cassano swap for Inter Milan's Adriano
Palermo president blasts Juventus over Amauri interest
Corradini excited by Juventus chance
Agent reveals Porto push for Inter Milan's Gonzalez
Parma boss Ranieri in Juventus sights
Genoa president Preziosi goes for Bojinov, Recoba
CSKA Moscow make bid for Palermo kid Cavani
Sampdoria use Taormina to land Spartak Moscow's Mozart
AC Milan field offers for Legati
Barusso agent reveals Roma, Fiorentina interest
Fiorentina target Amoruso wants Reggina stay
Fiorentina chief: Semioli suits us
Palermo chief: Budan staying with Parma
Gamberini expects new Fiorentina arrivals
Sensi confident Roma will secure Chivu to new deal
Buffon warming to Juventus stay
Palermo swoop for Atalanta's Migliaccio
Catania snap up Tedesco, Babu
Corvino admits Fiorentina exit likely for Liverani
Novellino: I wish I had brought Recoba to Sampdoria
Fiorentina chief: We'll replace Toni
Novellino welcomes Juventus, Torino interest

FRANCE

Malouda reveals Reds interest
Ribery Real talk cooled
Saints face Marek Saganowski fight
Rangers are chasing St Etienne ace Pascal Feindouno.
Alain Perrin has been named as the new manager of French champions Lyon.
Henri Camara's PSG talk played down

GERMANY

United confirm Owen capture
Germany to visit Wembley
Matthieu Delpierre pens Stuttgart deal
E. Cottbus have signed Dimitar Rangelov on loan from Strasbourg.
Bayern confirm 11 euros Toni deal
Wolves capture Magath

HOLLAND

Alex is hoping to show Chelsea fans just what he can do when Brazil face England.
Arsenal will play in the prestigious Amsterdam Tournament this summer.
Aberdeen have swelled their squad with the capture of Jeffrey de Visscher.
Danny Buijs will decide his future after Feyenoord's appointment of a new manager.
NAC Breda have snapped up Tim Gilissen from Go Ahead Eagles.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed delight at his international return.

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ENGLAND

Man Utd watch as Barca offer Eto'o for Henry
Arsenal's Henry favours Inter Milan move
Man Utd may loan Nani back to Sporting Lisbon
Man Utd stunner: Nani, Anderson deals confirmed
Chelsea, Arsenal ponder move for Saint-Etienne star Gomis
LA Galaxy open door to Newcastle, Spurs move for Beckham
Chelsea allow Crespo to remain with Inter Milan
Muntari delighted to join "fantastic" Portsmouth
Man Utd's Giggs: Right time to leave Wales
Primus close to inking new Portsmouth deal
Spurs silent on Lennon absence
Arsenal confirmed for Amsterdam tournament
Premiership influence growing in USA squad
Villa's Hendrie fancies Derby move
Birmingham chairman Gold expects relegation battle
Newcastle to sacrifice Parker for Man City's Barton
Chelsea, Man Utd among pack chasing Toure
Chelsea, Arsenal keep tabs on Swedish superkid Ekdahl
Atletico Madrid join race for Man Utd's Heinze
Everton alerted as Atletico Madrid ponder Ibanez sale
Espanyol, Osasuna move for Portsmouth's Kanu
Cocu: Alex will be fantastic for Chelsea
Atletico Madrid ask Arsenal for Vela loan
Villa's Hendrie ready to relocate to stay in Premiership
Real Madrid big threat to Arsenal in Ribery race
Bolton close in on Lens striker Cousin
Newcastle ahead of Villa in Gravgaard battle
Chelsea chief Kenyon in Milan today for Crespo, Sheva talks
Fulham in talks with Juventus defender Tudor
Blackburn warn Liverpool, Spurs off Pedersen
Leicester set to snap up Wigan's De Zeeuw
Derby's Barnes tells Spurs: I'm Arsenal mad!
Arsenal to offer £8M for West Brom's Davies

SPAIN

Calderon convinced he can land Kaka for Real Madrid
Real Madrid president: We didn't push Beckham to LA Galaxy
Lyon's Abidal: Barcelona want me
Fed-up Belletti hits out at Barcelona coach Rijkaard
Osasuna's Soldado reluctant to return to Madrid
Juventus alerted as Atletico Madrid ponder Perea sale
Barcelona eyeing Monaco's Toure
Krkic to stay with Barcelona next season
Racing Santander to lose coach Portugal
Espanyol clinch Rodriguez agreement with Spartak Moscow
Atletico Madrid to offload Ze Castro
Depor coach Caparros: Arizmendi's Atletico Madrid return good business
Forlan: I don't expect Villarreal exit
Regueiro unsure of Valencia future
Beckham: Real Madrid nothing like Man Utd
Atletico Madrid in talks for Inter Milan's Recoba
Valencia president chooses Flores over Carboni
Real Madrid chiefs want Sevilla wing-back Puerta
Lyon defender Abidal agrees Barcelona terms
Atletico Madrid signing Diego: I could've joined Porto
Marcos Senna wants Villarreal stay
Nastic want Barcelona whiz Krkic on-loan
Espanyol agree new deal with Dani Jarque

ITALY

Departing Fiorentina star Toni: I couldn't join Italian rival in respect to club owners, the Della Valle family.
Inter Milan chiefs go for Porto star Anderson, Nasri
AC Milan make contract offer to Roma target Juan
Juventus clinch personal terms with Mavuba
AC Milan make contract offer to Roma target Juan
Juventus clinch personal terms with Mavuba
Barcelona, Lyon lead chase as Juventus plan Trezeguet sale
Juventus move for £15M Palermo striker Amauri
Chievo chief: Semioli close to Fiorentina deal
Palermo's Di Michele keen on foreign switch
Napoli chief seeking talks with Fiorentina's Dainelli
Sampdoria eyeing Bari defender Belmonte
Parma in Messina talks for D'Aversa
Sampdoria in Valencia talks for Tavano
Ascoli's Pesce welcomes Lazio interest
Empoli's Raggi excited by Lazio link
Leonardi replaces Zanzi at Udinese
Orlandoni signs Inter Milan deal
Future of Reggina coach Mazzari decided in 48hrs
AC Milan's Oddo wants more trophies
Atalanta's Zampagna open to Fiorentina move
Italy coach Donadoni disappointed with Nesta retirement
Agent unsure of Chievo future for Obinna
Lupoli can't wait for Fiorentina move
Juventus keeper Buffon: I'd stay for Lippi
Galliani taunts Inter: Ibrahimovic, Zambrotta wanted to join AC Milan
AC Milan chief: We like Real Madrid's Emerson
Spartak Moscow swoop for Sampdoria kid Taormina
Kaka rejects Spain: I'm happy at AC Milan
Blanc: Lippi can have any Juventus job he likes
Juventus to bid big for AC Milan striker Gilardino
Vieri in sensational Juventus return
De Rossi: I want Roma stay for life
Roma chief Sensi confident over Mexes contract talks
Messina's Zoro completes Benfica move
Siena chief admits Beretta could leave
Tedesco pens new Palermo deal
Kaladze commits to AC Milan
Figo still to declare Inter Milan exit

UEFA 2008 LATEST NEWS

Solskjær and Ferdinand ruled out

Two Manchester United FC stars have succumbed to injury and lead a growing list of players who will miss this weekend's international matches across Europe.

Georgia to go on without Arveladze

AZ Alkmaar's Georgian forward Shota Arveladze has announced his international retirement ahead of next month's Group B games against Lithuania and France.

Finland urged to fight for points

Finland coach Roy Hodgson is staying confident despite his squad being short on fitness for their Group A double-header against Serbia and Belgium.

Weakened Andorra go to Russia

Andorra's head coach David Rodrigo must take on qualifying Group E rivals Russia in St Petersburg without at least eight established players.

In-form Inzaghi back in Italy squad

Having fired AC Milan to UEFA Champions League glory, Filippo Inzaghi has been recalled for Italy's EURO qualifiers against the Faroe Islands and Lithuania.

Duo in line for Hungary debuts

Újpest FC goalkeeper Szabolcs Balajcza and Debreceni VSC midfielder Balázs Dzsudzsák are the novelties in the Hungary squad to face Greece and Norway.

Beenhakker appoints new deputy

Experienced coach and former Polish international Adam Nawałka has been made assistant to Poland boss Leo Beenhakker, taking over from Dariusz Dziekanowski.

Slovakia missing key trio

Slovakia coach Ján Kocian will be without Marek Mintál, Martin Jakubko and Szilárd Németh when his side meet Germany in a UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier on 6 June.

Mintál setback for Slovakia

Marek Mintál suffered a knee ligament injury in Saturday's German Cup final victory, ruling him out of a return to the country in Slovakia colours next week.

Lennon misses England qualifier

Aaron Lennon has been ruled out of England's UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier against Estonia with a knee injury, paving the way for a David Beckham comeback.

Zivkovic to miss Croatia qualifiers

HNK Hajduk Split defender Boris Živkovic is out of Croatia's UEFA EURO™ qualifying matches against Estonia and Russia after suffering a knee injury.

Bellamy earns Wales a draw

Wales 2-2 New ZealandWales needed two Craig Bellamy equalisers to draw Saturday's friendly in Wrexham.

Beckham back in England fold

Former captain David Beckham has been recalled to the England squad for Friday's friendly with Brazil and the UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifier in Estonia on 6 June.

Fitzel 'positive' about Malta's task

After naming an unchanged squad for next week's UEFA EURO™ qualifiers against Norway and Bosnia Herzegovina, Malta coach Dušan Fitzel remains "positive".

England fringe feast on Albania

England B 3-1 Albania The visitors were beaten by an England B selection featuring ten full internationals in a friendly game at Burnley FC's Turf Moor.

Soldado gets Spain's approval

Roberto Soldado has taken the place of the injured Fernando Morientes in the Spain squad for the UEFA EURO 2008™ games against Latvia and Liechtenstein.

Domenech keeps faith in youth

France coach Raymond Domenech has called up the uncapped duo of Jimmy Briand and Bakary Sagna for the qualifiers against Ukraine and Georgia.

Victor Piturca has included two newcomers in his tried-and-tested Romania squad for the UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying double-header against Slovenia, on 2 and 6 June.


Qualifying round - Match kick-offs are listed in local time

02/06 Wales 15:00 Czech Republic
02/06 Iceland 16:00 Liechtenstein
02/06 Kazakhstan 18:00 Armenia
02/06 Russia 19:00 Andorra
02/06 Germany 19:00 San Marino
02/06 Finland 19:15 Serbia
02/06 F.Y.R. Macedonia 19:30 Israel
02/06 Faroe Islands 19:45 Italy
02/06 Denmark 20:00 Sweden
02/06 Bosnia-Herzegovina 20:00 Turkey
02/06 Norway 20:05 Malta
02/06 Albania 20:30 Luxembourg
02/06 Slovenia 20:45 Romania
02/06 Belgium 20:45 Portugal
02/06 Azerbaijan 21:00 Poland
02/06 Lithuania 21:00 Georgia
02/06 France 21:00 Ukraine
02/06 Belarus 21:00 Bulgaria
02/06 Latvia 21:30 Spain
02/06 Greece21:30 Hungary
02/06 Estonia 21:30 Croatia

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ENGLAND

Man Utd monitor Ibrahimovic's Inter row
Huntelaar convinces Man Utd boss Ferguson
Inter president to shock AC Milan with Shevchenko bid
Liverpool chasing Lille winger Keita
Crespo tells Liverpool, Chelsea: Sign Tevez, win title
Liverpool scout Inter Milan defender Burdisso
Arsenal target Ribery: Decision made next week
Man Utd, Villa have Afonso Alves in sights
Portsmouth to bid for Watford's Bouazza
Man City, West Ham move for Levante hotshot Riga
Heinze can buy out Man Utd contract
West Brom boss Mowbray: I won't stop stars leaving
Ashley blanks Newcastle board meeting request
Wigan boss seeks talks with Liverpool's Hyypia
Villa to offer £6M for West Ham's Reo-Coker
Sunderland turn to Villa defender Ridgewell
Birmingham to bid for Charlton winger Thomas
Middlesbrough move for Fulham's Brown
Middlesbrough battling to keep Boateng
Blackburn's Bentley: Gazza, Waddle my heroes
Newcastle to meet West Brom's £10M price for Davies
Man Utd, Newcastle linked with Portsmouth target Diarra
Wallace wins new Sunderland deal
Liverpool check on Torino star Rosina
Varga staying with Sunderland
Phillips fears West Brom will lose stars
PSG's Hellebuyck wanted by Man City, Middlesbrough
Spurs to close Kaboul deal today
Blackburn chairman pleads with town to back team
Davies: I'm not leaving Derby
Blackburn keep tabs on Everton's Beattie
Liverpool rival PSG, Lyon for Bodmer

SPAIN

Barcelona have three-striker shortlist for summer market
Beckham: Real Madrid nothing like Man Utd
Atletico Madrid in talks for Inter Milan's Recoba
Valencia president chooses Flores over Carboni
Real Madrid chiefs want Sevilla wing-back Puerta
Lyon defender Abidal agrees Barcelona terms
Atletico Madrid signing Diego: I could've joined Porto
Marcos Senna wants Villarreal stay
Nastic want Barcelona whiz Krkic on-loan
Espanyol agree new deal with Dani Jarque
Barcelona chiefs furious over ref's Messi threat

ITALY

Juventus keeper Buffon: I'd stay for Lippi
Galliani taunts Inter: Ibrahimovic, Zambrotta wanted to join AC Milan
AC Milan chief: We like Real Madrid's Emerson
Spartak Moscow swoop for Sampdoria kid Taormina
Kaka rejects Spain: I'm happy at AC Milan
Blanc: Lippi can have any Juventus job he likes
Juventus to bid big for AC Milan striker Gilardino
Roma move for Toulouse striker Elmander
Vieri in sensational Juventus return
Inter Milan sending Gonzalez back to Palermo
AC Milan coach Ancelotti admits Italy ambitions
De Rossi: I want Roma stay for life
Roma chief Sensi confident over Mexes contract talks
Messina's Zoro completes Benfica move
Siena chief admits Beretta could leave
Hable: Fiorentina move dream come true
Palermo set for major clearout
Lippi not ready for Juventus return
Pizarro agent: Roma, Inter Milan both great destinations
Ranieri happy at Parma
Livorno's Lucarelli wins Italy call-up
Tedesco pens new Palermo deal
De Biasi wants to remain Torino coach
Kaladze commits to AC Milan
Figo still to declare Inter Milan exit
Fiorentina confirm Toni departure
Roma coach Spalletti: AC Milan doesn't need De Rossi
Agent denies Juventus move for Fiorentina's Pasqual

FRANCE

Bayern Munich have denied reports suggesting Franck Ribery has signed for the club.
Jean-Claude Plessis has confirmed Alain Perrin as Lyon's next manager.
Liverpool target Florent Malouda is hoping to resolve his future as soon as possible.
Lyon could be set to sign Lille stars Abdul Kader Keita and Mathieu Bodmer.
Jean-Pierre Papin has confirmed he will continue as Strasbourg coach next season.
Gervais Martel is keen to keep Francis Gillot at Lens despite his resignation on Monday.

GERMANY

Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto has joined Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern Munich have denied reports suggesting Franck Ribery has signed for the club.
Bayer Leverkusen have signed German international defender Manuel Friedrich.
Bundesliga champions Stuttgart have confirmed the signing of Yildiray Basturk.
Nurnberg have confirmed that Jan Kristiansen will be staying at the club.
Thomas Doll has confirmed Christoph Metzelder is due to join Real Madrid.

HOLLAND

AZ Alkmaar have pulled off the surprise capture of Brazilian forward Ari.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed delight at his international return.

SCANDINAVIA

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is to miss Norway's Euro 2008 qualifier against Malta.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Rami Shaaban has been linked with Celtic.
Kim Kallstrom has admitted Gerard Houllier's decision to step down came as a shock.
Johan Elmander is remaining coy on reports linking him with a move to Roma.
Sunderland target Per Nilsson insists he has not yet agreed a move to FC Copenhagen.

SCOTLAND

Celtic chief Lawwell: Nakamura, Boruc won't be tempted away.
Saint-Etienne star Feindouno happy with Rangers interest.
Jankauskas leaving Hearts
Hibs striker Killen reveals Cardiff move
Brown: Celtic only one for me
Strachan insists: Celtic best club in world to manage
Cup hero Doumbe chasing Celtic deal
Alvaro Novo: Rangers spirit will overcome Celtic spending
Rangers set to open talks for Kilmarnock's Naismith
Dundee Utd, Kilmarnock go for Queen's Park stars

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ENGLAND

Real Madrid are closing in on a £5 million deal for Manchester United left-back Gabriel Heinze. They want him to replace Brazilian left-back Roberto Carlos, 34, who is being released after 10 years at the Bernabeu. Heinze said: "I am convinced that if a good offer arrives then Manchester United will let me go."
Tottenham are planning a cheeky bid for Manchester United favourite Ryan Giggs. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insisted Giggs stayed. And both he and the player said at the end of the season that Giggs would remain for 2007-08.
Chelsea risk losing stars John Terry and Frank Lampard after news that club owner Roman Abramovich is putting away his chequebook. The two England stars have failed to agree new deals with the Blues and Abramovich has laid down the law that there has to be a wage cap.
Mike Ashley is ready to commit a staggering £270 MILLION to Newcastle United in order to win the Premiership inside the next three years. The sports retail tycoon has budgeted an incredible £270 million for winning the Premiership within three years and challenging for the Champions League within five years.
Rafa Benitez says there's no chance of him walking away from Liverpool, despite his frustration with the slow progress over transfer deals. "I am really pleased with the club and the supporters, but I just think that maybe the owners don't know the football market. It is a different market to what they understand in sports in the United States. I say that because if we don't start signing players - and I mean in the next week - then finishing in the top four will be a big challenge for us. "The owners want to finish as high as possible because they are winners - that is what I like about them - but they need to understand the situation here.
Manchester United remain favourites for Sporting Lisbon winger Nani.
Barcelona are ready to move for Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.
Inter Milan offer Adriano for Arsenal skipper Henry
Chelsea chief Kenyon plans Kaka bid
Arsenal favourites as Marseille admit Ribery sale
Aston Villa to bid for Hamburg's De Jong
Juventus to pounce for Liverpool's unsettled Sissoko
Fiorentina eyeing Chelsea's Geremi
Chelsea's Crespo confident of Inter Milan stay
Peterborough swoop for Arsenal striker Simpson
Chelsea plan opening bid for Valencia ace Villa
Man Utd boss Ferguson still keen on Kightly
Newcastle rival Everton for Sheffield Utd's Jagielka
Fulham boss Sanchez moving for Villa's Hughes
Egypt star Zidan wanted by Spurs, Fulham
Liverpool won't stand aside for Chelsea in Mellis battle
West Ham boss Curbishley wants Zamora stay
Wigan move for Rennes defender Melchiot
Solano to miss out on Newcastle testimonial
West Ham's Benayoun: I thought I was goner
Hammill unsure of Liverpool future
Crouch: Rafa wants me at Liverpool
Arsenal join race for West Ham's Reo-Coker
Newcastle to bid for Tottenham striker Defoe
Spurs eyeing Auxerre fullback Sagna
Toulouse fight to keep Emana from Portsmouth, Villa
African Nations Cup may keep Shevchenko at Chelsea
Berger ready to pen new Villa deal
Sheffield Wednesday, Hearts set for talks with Sunderland's Miller

SPAIN

Barcelona management are furious over threats made by ref Alfonso Perez Burrell to Leo Messi during Saturday's 1-0 victory over Getafe.
Deportivo La Coruna players were still furious last night - 24 hours after their defeat against Real Madrid. Depor are convinced they were "robbed" after Ruud van Nistelrooy handled the ball for Real's opener - which was scored by Sergio Ramos.
Valencia to bid big for Villarreal striker Forlan. The Uruguay international is a favourite of Valencia coach Quique Sanchez Flores and the Los Che board are prepared to spend big to land the striker. Forlan's buyout clause is £16 million and AS says he'd welcome a move to the Mestalla next season.
Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Doll has confirmed defender Christoph Metzelder is joining Real Madrid this summer. The Germany international will arrive at Real on a Bosman in June and Doll said: "Metzelder will play for Real Madrid. We will have to look for a central defender to replace him."
Albelda blasts his Valencia fans
Barcelona not panicking over B team relegation
Espanyol chief reveals rejected Wolfsburg offer for Pandiani
Mallorca keen to offload Delibasic
Real Sociedad risk losing Savio
Sao Paulo seek Espanyol talks over Fredson
Stoichkov convinced his Celta Vigo can beat drop

ITALY

AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted they're trying to prise Daniele De Rossi away from Roma.
Ibra tests Inter Milan patience with more Moggi praise
Recoba confirms Inter Milan exit: I won't stay in Italy
Deschamps: Pressure too great at Juventus
Totti: Roma must buy

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ENGLAND

Liverpool, Chelsea go for AC Milan's Kaladze
Eto'o: Playing for Liverpool fans would be wonderful
Gillett writes off Liverpool title hopes
LA Galaxy warning for England over Beckham selection
Chelsea check on Genoa stars Di Vaio, Coppola

SPAIN

Real Madrid's Van Nistelrooy: Ball hit my hand
Real Madrid president Calderon: We're unstoppable

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Atletico Madrid have deal for Santos winger Cleber
No Juventus move for Barcelona pair Giuly, Saviola
De la Pena ready to sign Espanyol deal
Barcelona win at home against Getafe

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ITALY

Chievo, Messina and Ascoli are in serie B
Inter's Ibrahimovic linked with sensational AC Milan move
Roma make major offer for Torino star Rosina
Siena beat Real Madrid for Peru starlet Arroe
Barone demands Torino move

FRANCE

Bhoys hero wants deal
Toulouse claimed a spot in next season's UEFA Champions League
Didier Deschamps' exit from Juventus has been confirmed
Sochaux boss Alain Perrin has revealed he has been approached by Lyon
Kim Kallstrom has admitted Gerard Houllier's decision to step down came as a shock
Djibril Cisse has admitted he would be open to staying at Marseille
Inter coach Mancini slams AC Milan taunts

GERMANY

Metzelder closes on Real move
Owen Hargreaves is looking forward to playing in the 'strongest league in the world'.
Nurnberg lifted the DFB Pokal on Saturday with a 3-2 win over Stuttgart

Wolfsburg have signed of Energie Cottbus duo Sergiu Radu and Vlad Munteanu
Porto playmaker Ricardo Quaresma says he is not interested in joining Bayern Munich

HOLLAND

Ajax beat AZ Alkmaar 3-0 to claim a spot in the UEFA Champions League
Heerenveen striker Lasse Nilsson has admitted he is tempted by a move to PSG

SCOTLAND

Doumbe the hero as Celtic see off brave Pars
Elvis: Celtic must target Treble next season
Rangers must trump Spanish interest for Feindouno
Kilmarnock's Hay: Naismith deserves big club move
Hart wants Aberdeen stay

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ENGLAND

Zidane: Kaka ahead of Man Utd's Ronaldo
Glazers stunned by Man Utd sale reports
Capello wants to take Buffon with him to Chelsea!!!
Arsenal boss Wenger: Cesc and I are staying
Chelsea, Newcastle move for Nantes whiz Payet
Tottenham in Sporting Lisbon talks for Nani
Atletico Madrid to try again for Arsenal's Rosicky
Bolton rival Portsmouth for Lyon's Diarra
Eriksson keen on Man City talks
Everton boss Moyes to check on Jagielka
Chelsea keen on PSV's Da Costa
Tottenham secure Man Utd target Berbatov to bumper new deal
Villa eyeing Portsmouth's Taylor
Southampton legend Le Tissier: I signed Tottenham contract
Portsmouth wrap up Hreidarsson deal
Bolton boss Lee clinches Samuel deal
Real Madrid convinced they can land Arsenal's Cesc
Newcastle to land Liverpool's Hyypia
Sunderland go for Barcelona striker Gudjohnsen
Watford move for Arsenal keeper Poom
Sunderland in swap talks for Preston's Nugent
Portsmouth in PSG talks for Kalou
French clubs queue for Portsmouth's Pamarot
Portsmouth must cough up for Mvuemba
Fulham turn to Aberdeen skipper Anderson
Barnsley to splash out on West Ham's Reid
Swansea snap up Fulham's Collins
Man Utd plan stunning £39M bid for Berbatov
Drogba sticking with Chelsea - for now
Chelsea offer £10M for Tottenham's Chimbonda
Liverpool go for Valencia sensation Silva
Celtic boss Strachan wanted by Thaksin for Man City
Real Madrid's Beckham set for England return
Villa boss O'Neill has £30M to spend
Villa inviting offers for Ridgewell
N'Gotty still considering Birmingham offer
Reading skipper Murty: Sidwell deserves Chelsea success
Birmingham can trump dithering Portsmouth for Bramble
Sunderland make Arnau available
Newcastle boss Allardyce wants Baines as first signing
Reading eyeing Villa's McCann
Collins hopes Tevez sticks with West Ham
Sunderland offer £2M for Bolton keeper Jaaskelainen
Chelsea to trump Liverpool for Sheffield Utd whiz Mellis
Lyon eyeing Chelsea fullback Ferreira
Man Utd leave Bale to Tottenham
Man City kid Evans tipped for top
Liverpool boss confirms Betis deal for Gonzalez
Newcastle boss Allardyce keen on Liverpool's Fowler
Benfica move for Liverpool keeper Dudek
Reina, Xabi committed to Liverpool
Mascherano: Liverpool move for Tevez is possible
Coventry, Leicester join race for Villa's Hendrie
Newcastle pair Owen, Dyer impressed by Allardyce
Sampdoria seek return for Liverpool's Padelli
West Ham go for £5M Reading fullback Shorey
Benayoun still to commit to West Ham
Hargreaves Man Utd deal waiting for Gill
Villa, Blackburn encouraged to bid for Liverpool's Bellamy
Chelsea's Drogba wins surprise Eto'o praise
Benitez can't rule out selling top Liverpool stars
Baptista admits Arsenal exit
Udinese chief: Muntari fee agreed with Portsmouth
Gerrard expects Liverpool to spend big this summer
Newcastle's Owen ready to take on England responsibility
Makelele wants Chelsea stay
Bayern still option for Chelsea's Robben
Middlesbrough may sell to buy Kamara, Aliadiere
Carlsberg extend Liverpool agreement

SPAIN

Real Madrid, Juventus offers for Juventus keeper Buffon
Juventus return on for Real Madrid's Capello
Robinho: Kaka dreams of playing for Real Madrid
Barcelona's Zambrotta denies AC Milan talks
Real Zaragoza go for Espanyol's Dani Jarque
Nene: I'll go down with Celta Vigo
Depor president seeks Real Madrid youngsters in Andrade deal
Osasuna president admits Raul Garcia on way to Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid eyeing Belenenses defender Brandao
Lyon move for Celta Vigo's Oubina
Levante move for Villarreal defender Alvarez
Marseille's Nasri: I'm not ready for Real Madrid
Roberto Carlos: Cicinho wrong on Real Madrid talks
Barcelona's Eto'o won't rule out sensational Real Madrid return
Juventus close in on Barcelona's Marquez
AC Milan to offer Oliveira for Real Madrid's Emerson
Agent: Sevilla's Maresca would welcome Roma move
Bayern Munich's Santa Cruz: Betis, Marseille, Roma want me
Osasuna agree new deal with coach Ziganda
Celta Vigo chief Carnero in Atletico Madrid sights

ITALY

Zizou: Juventus must go forward with Deschamps
It's Deschamps or Secco at Juventus
AC Milan president Berlusconi hints at big attacking signing
Roma rejected Lyon striker Fred
Ancelotti won't stop Kaladze leaving AC Milan
Real Madrid's Emerson coy on AC Milan rumours
Agent reveals big interest for Juventus winger Marchionni
Palermo president has deal for Atalanta coach Colantuono
Agent insists Chivu staying with Roma
Palermo chief: Livorno asking too much for Amelia
Palermo vice-president: Biava, Brienza will be sold
Amoruso snubs Fiorentina for Reggina stay
Fiorentina chasing Albinoleffe's Colombo
Cribari happy at Lazio
Spartak, CSKA Moscow move for Empoli's Almiron
De Biasi warning for Torino
Agent: Cagliari's Langella can follow Colantuono to Palermo
Palermo chief Micciche reveals Cigarini talks
Roma in first round of talks with Ferrari
AC Milan's Nesta silences critics
Udinese keeper De Sanctis wanted by Lazio, Palermo - agent
AC Milan to retire Maldini's No3
Cagliari not big enough for Suazo - Giampaolo
AC Milan's Ambrosini happy to play bigger role

FRANCE

Gerard Houllier has stepped down as Lyon coach.
Franck Ribery claims his future will become clearer by the end of next week.
Raymond Domenech has resisted the temptation to recall striker David Trezeguet.
Lyon goalkeeper Gregory Coupet has confessed he is still puzzled about his future.
Jimmy Briand has expressed his surprise after being named in the France squad.
Heerenveen striker Lasse Nilsson has admitted he is tempted by a move to PSG.

GERMANY

Porto playmaker Ricardo Quaresma says he is not interested in joining Bayern Munich.
Felix Magath is reportedly being lined up to become sport director at VfL Wolfsburg.
Energie Cottbus have signed defender Toni Wachsmuth on a two-year deal.
Bayern Munich have signed full-back Marcell Jansen from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Owen Hargreaves is having talks with Man Utd over his proposed move from Bayern.
Joachim Low will not be able to call on the services of Michael Ballack.

SCOTLAND

Agent reveals Celtic talks for Spartak Moscow's Mozart
McCoist delighted as Gow stars against LA Galaxy in Rangers debut
Aberdeen boss Calderwood fears Premiership vultures
Kilmarnock boss: No approaches for Naismith
Hearts risk losing Kingston
Darlington swoop for Motherwell's McBride
Rangers boss Smith can't see Old Firm in Premiership
McAllister: I broke Dad's heart rejecting Celtic
Hearts keeper Gordon: No player worth £10M
Celtic will resist any Siena bid for Sno
Dundee Utd agree deal for Zaluska

HOLLAND

Heerenveen striker Lasse Nilsson has admitted he is tempted by a move to PSG.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is to make himself available for Holland next season.
Ajax have shuffled their goalkeeping options for next term.
Roda JC's interest in Gambia midfielder Mustapha Jarju has been confirmed.
Ramon Zomer is looking to move forward after signing a new deal with Twente.
Excelsior have retained their Eredivisie place, while RKC have another chance.

ENGLAND

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger made a cash plus player offer to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday for striker Fernando Torres. AS says Wenger asked about Torres' availability and offered Aleksandr Hleb and Freddie Ljungberg in part-exchange for the Atletico captain. Atletico chiefs Miguel Angel Gil and Jesus Garcia Pitarch turned down the proposal, but left the door open by expressing interest in Manu Adebayor and Tomas Rosicky.

Eto'o wants Arsenal's Henry at Barcelona
Lyon president knows price for Man Utd's Saha
Barcelona eyeing Man Utd defender Heinze
Spurs make offer to Lyon striker Fred
Villarreal rival Juventus for Man Utd's Heinze
Barcelona check on Palace superkid Moses
Arsenal boss Wenger informs Baptista: No deal
Atletico Madrid haggle over Reyes fee with Arsenal's Wenger
Middlesbrough, Villa linked with Sporting Lisbon keeper Martins
Newcastle approach Germinal Beerschot for Sterchele
Reading to expand stadium
Zenden, Gonzalez first to leave Liverpool
Southampton's Bale set for Tottenham medical
Arsenal boss Wenger: Vela a special talent
Watford move for Fulham striker Helguson
Crewe in for Liverpool striker Lindfield
Sullivan: Forssell has Birmingham future
West Ham hike up fee for Birmingham, Rangers target Konchesky
Bayern Munich move for Chelsea's Makelele
Bolton ask PSG for Luyindula
Portsmouth eyeing Metz starlet Gueye
Birmingham move for Racing Genk stopper Caillet
Watford swoop for Wigan's Jackson

SPAIN

Roberto Carlos: Cicinho wrong on Real Madrid talks
Barcelona's Eto'o won't rule out sensational Real Madrid return
Juventus close in on Barcelona's Marquez
AC Milan to offer Oliveira for Real Madrid's Emerson
Agent: Sevilla's Maresca would welcome Roma move
Bayern Munich's Santa Cruz: Betis, Marseille, Roma want me
Osasuna agree new deal with coach Ziganda
Real Madrid check on Marseille starlet Nasri
Depor president Lendoiro keen on Victor Munoz
Celta Vigo chief Carnero in Atletico Madrid sights
Valladolid confirm interest in Real Madrid striker Higuain
Barcelona eyeing Lille whiz Hazard, Ajax's Blind
Barcelona make Roma's De Rossi priority signing
Schuster: Kaka can be 'new Zidane' at Real Madrid
Cicinho: Roberto Carlos wants Real Madrid stay
Inter Milan offer cash, Solari for Valencia's Joaquin
Flores slams Valencia bid for Ajax's Sneijder
Del Bosque backs Real Madrid for title
Barcelona linked with Flamengo keeper Bruno
Marcelino admits Recreativo departure
Caparros: Deportivo La Coruna free to speak with other coaches
Atletico Madrid eyeing Stuttgart striker Cacau
Atletico Madrid chief non-committal on Aguirre future
Getafe coach Schuster: No Real Madrid deal

ITALY

Euro champs AC Milan plan mega Barcelona raid
Chelsea's Shevchenko delighted for AC Milan
Juventus offered Trezeguet to Roma
Sampdoria GM Marotta held Vialli talks
AC Milan hero Inzaghi: My greatest moment
Galliani: Ancelotti staying as AC Milan coach
Ibrahimovic wants Moggi, Chivu at Inter Milan
AC Milan go for 'new Cesc Fabregas' , Racing Santander prospect Mario Ortiz.
Juventus chief Secco: First Buffon meeting already held
Kaladze hints at AC Milan exit
Fiorentina in talks for Romanian sensation Ochirosii
Juventus agree terms for Siena's Molinaro
Torino go for unsettled Fiorentina schemer Liverani
Roma eyeing Bologna's Belluschi
Felipe hopes for Udinese stay
Wolfsburg scout Udinese striker Di Natale
Giampaolo plans Cagliari stay
Livorno president: Crunch Lucarelli meeting today
Zanetti commits to Ascoli
Livorno keeper Amelia reveals Palermo offer
Ruggeri: Colantuono staying with Atalanta
Mutu expects Toni Fiorentina exit
Ibrahimovic reveals new Inter Milan contract talks
AC Milan ace Kaka: God saved my career
Moggi: Deschamps will stay with Juventus
Juventus chiefs meet with Roma over Mexes, Chivu
Roma move for AC Milan's Gourcuff
Fiorentina ace Toni: Nothing signed with Bayern
Juventus to offer Trezeguet for Sevilla's Kanoute
Reggina's Bianchi welcomes Lazio interest
AC Milan captain Maldini: Kaka deserves Ballon d'Or
Juventus chief admits Fiorentina eyeing Balzaretti, Marchionni
Agent: Roma keen on Toulouse fullback Mathieu
Dacourt to pen new Inter Milan deal
Udinese join battle for Palermo's Caracciolo
Empoli's Raggi: Lazio move would be dream
Fiorentina expect Juventus bid for Pasqual
Agent: Brighi wants Roma future
Livorno president: Roma keen on Amelia
Cagliari keeper Chimenti keen on Roma move
Messina chief Valentini: Everyone up for sale
Palermo's Corini: Zamparini wants me to stay
Vieira wants to close career with Inter Milan
Vierchowod wants Sampdoria job

VIDEO : Highlights Champions League Final Athens 2007

INZAGHI THE ATHENS HERO

(Champions League Final, May 23, 2007) With time running out in the first-half, which was largely dominated by Liverpool, a Pirlo free-kick deflected off Pippo Inzaghi to give the Rossoneri the lead. In classic Inzaghi fashion the ball went in off his arm. Earlier in the half Kaka had executed a lovely “roulette”. Midway through the second-half Gerarrd had a good chance to draw Liverpool level, Dida saved comfortably. With eight minutes remaining, Inzaghi scored with a fine finish after a great ball from Kaka. Kuyt pulled one back late on for Liverpool, but it proved too little too late.

Preview : Champion League final Athens 2007

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A group of Liverpool FC supporters camped out in Syntagma square in central Athens had already decided on their hero. "Carraghercules" read one banner in praise of the defender who has played such a powerful role in guiding Liverpool to the verge of a sixth European Champion Clubs' Cup triumph.
LegendFor Liverpool's opponents in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League final, Athens is already a place of legend. It was here in 1994 that Dejan Savićević inspired an AC Milan team including the evergreen Paolo Maldini to their fifth European crown. Thirteen years on, the Rossoneri are chasing their seventh, one they came so close to landing in Istanbul two years ago. Talk of the psychological impact of Liverpool's dramatic victory in 2005 has dominated the build-up to this rematch, yet Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti insists it will have no bearing, saying: "That game is history. This will be different."
'Amazing'Opposite number Rafael Benítez concurred: "The 2005 final was amazing, the best in the history of the competition. I don't think we'll see a game like that; if we do, I'll need a doctor. It's a difficult game for both teams and I don't think we'll see a lot of goals." The Spaniard made a similar prediction in Istanbul and could not have been more wrong. In an epic contest, Liverpool recovered from 3-0 down at half-time to prevail on penalties. Seven of the Milan side and six from the Liverpool team that started two seasons ago are likely to be involved again from kick-off. The clubs know each other well, but neither coach will be tailoring his style to suit the opposition, even in Benítez's case when it comes to stopping the tournament's leading scorer. "We know Kaká is a very good player, but our system is not to mark him individually. We mark zonally and try to control the play, the ball and the space."
Zenden doubtBoudewijn Zenden is Benítez's main injury concern, though the Dutch international trained at the OACA Spyro Louis Stadium on Tuesday and should be fit. Harry Kewell is another option while up front Benítez may deploy talisman Steven Gerrard in behind Dirk Kuyt. For Milan, Maldini is expected to battle through the pain of a knee problem to make his record-equalling eighth final appearance and in attack Ancelotti will choose between Filippo Inzaghi, who trained alongside Kaká and Clarence Seedorf on Tuesday, and Alberto Gilardino.
'Confident'Both coaches appeared calm as they faced the press for the last time before kick-off. At last the talk is over; it will simply come down to who performs best on the night. Benítez urged Liverpool to continue in the same vein that brought victories against FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC en route to the final. "We're here because we've been doing the right things. We can be confident and calm. We've done the job, now we must try to enjoy it. If you do the right things and win then perfect, but don't leave the pitch with regrets." For Ancelotti, the match represents the end of a long journey that began in testing circumstances. When Milan lost here to AEK Athens FC in the group stage an eleventh final appearance seemed unlikely, but they proved any doubters wrong. "What has emerged is great harmony with the team and with the club," Ancelotti said. "That's the main reason we reached the final. We've just faced problems and solved them. That gives us strength and motivation. We're very strong at the moment."

Probable teams

Milan: Dida; Massimo Oddo, Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini, Marek Jankulovski; Gennaro Gattuso, Andrea Pirlo, Massimo Ambrosini; Kaká, Clarence Seedorf; Filippo Inzaghi.

Liverpool: Pepe Reina; Steve Finnan, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger, John Arne Riise; Steven Gerrard, Javier Mascherano, Xabi Alonso, Boudewijn Zenden/Harry Kewell; Peter Crouch, Dirk Kuyt.

UEFA dismisses ticket reports

UEFA has described as "unfounded" reports that tickets have become available for today's UEFA Champions League final in Athens and dismissed claims that AC Milan have returned 4,000 tickets.
'Completely untrue'In a statement issued on Wednesday, UEFA said: "It has been reported that 4,000 tickets for the UEFA Champions League final in Athens have been returned to the organisers by AC Milan. The reports are completely untrue.
Extra allocation"On the contrary, both finalists requested an extra allocation of tickets over and above the pre-established quota of 17,000 per club. AC Milan submitted a request for 3,000 additional tickets for the final and Liverpool FC also indicated that they would have been able to distribute a greater number of tickets. Reports that tickets have suddenly become available are therefore unfounded."

resort uefa.com

Liverpool FC - AC Milan road to final Athens 2007

Match background : Liverpool FC - AC Milan

SAME STORY DIFFERENT PLACE

Two years on from the drama of Istanbul, AC Milan and Liverpool FC will meet again in the UEFA Champions League final with revenge on Milanese minds. Carlo Ancelotti'sside may be considered slight favourites but with Liverpool aiming to prove lightning can strike twice there is no danger of the Rossoneri taking anything for granted given the unforgettable circumstances of their opponents' 2005 triumph in Turkey. As if anyone needed reminding, Milan surrendered a 3-0 half-time lead as Rafael Benítez's team fought back to claim a 3-3 draw before winning on penalties.

• The Athens Olympic Stadium - otherwise known as the OACA Spyro Louis Stadium - is the setting for this showdown between two of the continent's most successful clubs and for a Milan team plotting revenge, the choice of venue may be considered a lucky one. It was here, after all, that the Rossoneri beat FC Barcelona 4-0 in the 1994 UEFA Champions League final.

• Between them, Milan and Liverpool have won eleven of the 51 previous editions of the European Champion Clubs' Cup. For Milan victory would bring their seventh European crown while Liverpool can make it six. Only nine-times winners Real Madrid CF have enjoyed more success in the competition than this pair.

• Milan are contesting their eleventh final and previously lifted the European Cup in 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990, 1994 and 2003. The Rossoneri were runners-up in 1958, 1993, 1995 and 2005. Only Madrid have appeared in more finals (12).

• This is Liverpool's seventh European Cup final and their five successes were in 1977, 1978, 1981, 1984 and 2005. Their sole losing final appearance came in 1985.

• Every time Liverpool have lifted the cup they have worn their home colours and beaten opponents wearing white. Although Milan were in white in Istanbul, they still regard the colour as lucky after five previous triumphs wearing their change strip in 1963, 1989, 1990, 1994 and 2003.

• On an individual level, Milan's Paolo Maldini could claim his fifth winners' medal following victories with the Rossoneri in 1989, 1990, 1994 and 2003. He will equal Paco Gento's record of eight final appearances in Athens and Gento is one of only three players in history to have enjoyed more success in the competition: the Real Madrid CF legend has six wins to his name while former colleagues Alfredo di Stéfano and José María Zárraga have five each.

• If Maldini has followed his father Cesare in winning the European Cup with Milan, Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is aiming to go one better than his own father, Miguel, who finished on the losing side with Club Atlético de Madrid in their 1974 final against FC Bayern München.

• Both Ancelotti and Benítez have led their teams to this trophy once before, Ancelotti in 2003 and Benítez in 2005. In the Milan coach's case he is one of only five men to have lifted the European Cup as both a player and manager, following three triumphs with Milan in his playing days.

• Another of Milan's European Cup history-makers is Clarence Seedorf, who is the only player to have won the competition with three different clubs: AFC Ajax (1995), Real Madrid (1998) and Milan (2003).

• This is the two clubs' first meeting since their remarkable first encounter in the Istanbul final on 25 May 2005. Milan took a first-minute lead that night through Maldini, the quickest goal in a final, and they struck twice more before the break through Hernán Crespo (39, 44). Liverpool responded with three goals in a stunning spell from Steven Gerrard (54), Vladimír Šmicer (56) and Xabi Alonso (60) and the English team won the ensuing shoot-out 3-2, with Jerzy Dudek the hero after saving Andriy Shevchenko's spot-kick.

• The full details of the shoot-out were:Serginho, missed; Hamann, 0-1; Pirlo, saved; Cissé, 0-2; Tomasson, 1-2; Riise, saved; Kaká, 2-2; Šmicer, 2-3; Shevchenko, saved.

• The teams in Istanbul were: Milan: Dida; Cafu, Jaap Stam, Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini; Gennaro Gattuso (Rui Costa, 112), Andrea Pirlo, Kaká, Clarence Seedorf (Serginho, 86); Andriy Shevchenko, Hernán Crespo (Jon Dahl Tomasson, 85).

• Liverpool: Jerzy Dudek; Steve Finnan (Dietmar Hamann, 46), Jamie Carragher, Sami Hyypiä, Djimi Traoré; Luis García, Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, John Arne Riise; Harry Kewell (Vladimír Šmicer, 23), Milan Baroš (Djibril Cissé, 85).

• Milan advanced to Athens thanks to a 5-3 aggregate victory over Manchester United FC in the semi-finals. After succumbing to a 3-2 first-leg loss at Old Trafford, Milan found the perfect response at San Siro as they won through goals from Kaká (11), Clarence Seedorf (30) and Alberto Gilardino (78).

• For Milan the road to the final began in the third qualifying round where they beat FK Crvena Zvezda both at home (1-0) and away (2-1). After finishing top of Group H - recording three wins, one draw and two defeats – the Italian side overcame Celtic FC in the first knockout round, following up a 0-0 away draw with a 1-0 home success. They then got the better of FC Bayern München in the quarter-finals, drawing 2-2 at home before winning 2-0 away.

• Liverpool's semi-final victims were the same Chelsea FC team they overcame two years earlier en route to Istanbul. After losing the first leg in London 1-0, Daniel Agger's 22nd-minute strike gave Benítez's side an identical victory at Anfield before they completed the victory with a 4-1 shoot-out success.

• Boudewijn Zenden, Alonso, Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt all converted their spot-kicks while goalkeeper Reina stopped kicks from Chelsea's Arjen Robben and Geremi. That success means the Merseyside club have lost just one of eleven penalty shoot-outs they have contested in all competitions.

• Liverpool's campaign began in the group stage where they topped Group C with four wins, one draw and one defeat. In the first knockout round they achieved the feat of eliminating holders FC Barcelona, winning on away goals after a 2-1 first-leg victory in Spain and 1-0 loss in the return. The quarter-finals brought a more comfortable passage as they beat PSV Eindhoven 3-0 away and 1-0 at home.

• Greece has proved a happy hunting ground for Milan in the two previous finals they have contested here. It was in Thessaloniki that the Rossoneri defeated another English side, Leeds United AFC, in the 1972/73 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup final, Luciano Chiarugi scoing the only goal after four minutes.

• The OACA Spyro Louis Stadium, meanwhile was the setting for their 4-0 UEFA Champions League final triumph on 18 May 1994 against a Barcelona 'Dream Team' stunned by goals from Daniele Massaro (2), Dejan Savićević and Marcel Desailly. However, it was at this same stadium earlier this season that Milan suffered their first defeat on Greek soil, going down 1-0 to AEK Athens FC in the group stage.

• Liverpool, for their part, have positive memories of their previous two visits to the final venue, winning 1-0 at Panathinaikos FC to secure a 5-0 aggregate success in the 1984/85 European Cup semi-final and then drawing 2-2 against Olympiacos CFP en route to a third-round success in the 2000/01 UEFA Cup – a competition they went on to win.

• The Reds' most recent visit to Greece ended in defeat as they went down 1-0 to Olympiacos at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in the 2004/05 UEFA Champions League group stage.

• Milan's record against English teams reads nine wins, seven draws and eight defeats from 24 matches, with the 2005 final counted as a Rossoneri reverse. They have played two previous UEFA finals against opposition from England, defeating Leeds to win the Cup Winners' Cup in 1973 but losing to Liverpool in Istanbul.

• Liverpool have won seven and lost seven of their 16 previous encounters with Italian opposition - with the final shoot-out victories of 1984 and 2005 counted as two of those successes.

• They have contested three previous UEFA finals against Serie A sides and won two of them. Besides beating Milan in Istanbul, they defeated AS Roma 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the 1983/84 European Cup final in Rome. However, they lost 1-0 to Juventus in the final in Brussels the following season.

• Overall there have been five Anglo-Italian UEFA competition finals and the score reads 3-2 in favour of England.

• This is the fifth time that two former final opponents have met again and for Milan the third time they have faced such a rematch.

• Milan got the better of SL Benfica twice in the final, beating the Portuguese side 2-1 in 1963 and 1-0 in 1990. Against Ajax, meanwhile, they recorded a 4-1 victory in 1969 but lost 1-0 when the sides squared off for a second time in the 1995 final.

• The other two final rematches were: Real Madrid CF v Stade de Reims Champagne – 4-3 in 1956; 2-0 in 1959. Ajax v Juventus - 1-0 in 1973; 1-1 (2-4 pens) in 1996.

• The Athens Olympic Stadium has a proud sporting history. Originally constructed for the 1982 European Athletics Championship, the OACA Spyro Louis Stadium was named after the winner of the first Olympic marathon in the Greek capital in 1896 and is located in the north of the city in the municipality of Maroussi. Construction begun in 1980, and it was opened on 8 September 1982, the arena dominated by four leaning pillars at each corner.

• In 2002 the old stadium was closed and, after a major revamp, was re-opened on 30 July 2004 for the Olympic Games. The new Athens Olympic Stadium was noticeable for the twin 304m arches supporting the polycarbonate roof designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and designed to withstand winds of up to 120km/h.

• UEFA President Michel Platini will present the European Champion Clubs' Cup to the winning captain, with UEFA Champions League final ambassador Theodoros Zagorakis assisting in the ceremony. The victorious Greece captain at UEFA EURO 2004™ will first help Mr Platini present medals to the match officials and the losing team, before the winning team step up to claim their medals and the trophy.

FANS TALK DAILY FOOTBALL NEWS

ENGLAND

Chelsea want Kaladze in Shevchenko deal
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has launched a bitter attack on Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League final
Barcelona ace Eto'o tops Liverpool shopping list
Long list of Liverpool stars set for summer axe
Arsenal can trump Spurs for Bale
Villa boss O'Neill keen on Ajax's Sneijder
Hargreaves hints at Man Utd move this week
Zenden puts off Liverpool talks
Allardyce held positive talks with Newcastle's Owen
Liverpool rival Spurs for Blackburn's Pedersen
Robson in talks to keep Sheffield Utd stars
Chelsea to 'exchange' Boulahrouz for Alex
Chelsea to use Sheva money for Tevez
Chelsea to beat Bolton for Philliskirk
Sunderland return on for Villa's McCann
Birmingham backing Jerome
Blackburn, Villa to pounce for West Brom's Koumas
Portsmouth rival Birmingham for Arsenal's Djourou
Agent: Forssell happy to stay with Birmingham
Kaladze glad Chelsea move collapsed
Spurs star Berbatov not interested in "being hero"
Newcastle confident of Ben Haim deal
Liverpool's Mascherano backed to do job on Kaka
Liverpool to step up Milito push after final
Benayoun ready to commit to West Ham
Bolton move for Fulham striker McBride
Cardiff warn Wigan off Purse
Mourinho: They told me to quit Chelsea last summer
Emre wants Newcastle stay
Wigan, Sunderland eyeing Wolves winger Kightly
Mourinho wants Andrade at Chelsea
Bordeaux's Mavuba unsure of Arsenal switch
Villa, Blackburn wait for Liverpool green light over Bellamy
Middlesbrough chasing Degen twins
Ipswich boss keen to land Middlesbrough's Bates
Middlesbrough eyeing Reggina striker Bianchi
Arsenal boss Wenger asks Newcastle about Owen, Martins
Eriksson rules out Man City job
Bradford confirm McCall as new manager
Udinese's Muntari excited about Portsmouth move
Kanu still to ink Portsmouth contract
Ipswich won't give up on Blackburn's Jeffers
Aberdeen boss plays down Middlesbrough push for Anderson
Liverpool powerbroker Morgan buying Wolves for a quid
Portsmouth confident over deal for Man City's Distin
Carsley inks Everton deal
Coleman rules out for Leicester
Brown agrees Hull City deal
Leicester release five
Robson admits Sheffield Utd interest
Charlton reveal Varney, Iewlumo deals

SPAIN

Barcelona whiz Messi: Real Madrid will stumble
Roberto Carlos: I'll leave Real Madrid as champion
Barcelona ready to sell Marquez
Sanchez split holds up Real Madrid transfer plans
Boca prepare sale of Barcelona target Palacio
Valencia, Zaragoza go for Panama striker Perez
Betis in talks for Estudiantes ace Pavone
Sevilla offer Castedo to Murcia
Barcelona brace for Inter Milan offer for Deco
Ibagaza: I rejected many offers for Mallorca stay
Barcelona face crisis with junior stars
Levante to land Recreativo's Viqueira
Betis eyeing Lens striker Cousin

ITALY

AC Milan chief Braida dines with Roma's Mexes
Lyon's want-away Diarra in Juventus talks
Inter Milan's Recoba hoping for Roma move
Buffon agent: No decision until Juventus talks held
Inter Milan president Moratti targets "three or four" new signings
Torino alerted as AC Milan set to offload Serginho
Juventus target Sampdoria GM Marotta
Juventus eyeing Brazilian duo Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Elano and CSKA Moscow winger Dudu
Sensi confident Spalletti committed to Roma
Corvino hopeful of Fiorentina keeping Dainelli, Ujfalusi
Agent reveals Roma contact for Feindouno
Foschi warns Palermo captain Corini over new contract talks
Juventus president: Deschamps wants to stay
Palermo chief: Amauri not for sale
De Biasi pledges commitment to Torino
Inter Milan president: We want Adriano to stay
Secco: Juventus will keep all our champions
Fiorentina chief Corvino: No Toni sale agreed
Marotta: Sampdoria won't consider Palombo sale
Mancini hopes Figo will stay with Inter Milan
Atalanta chief Osti confident Colantuono will stay
Osti: Atalanta will wait for Vieri
Cagliari's Suazo keen on Roma move
Agent backs Livorno duo to join Palermo

FANS TALK DAILY FOOTBALL NEWS

ENGLAND

Inter Milan offer rebel striker Adriano to Chelsea
Man Utd make formal approach for Juventus starlet Palladino
Man Utd to test Spurs resolve over Lennon
Chelsea's Shevchenko fancies MLS move
Arsenal go for £7M Zaragoza ace Zapater
Liverpool willing to offer £4M for Amauri
Barcelona whiz Krkic rejected amazing Chelsea contract offer
Man Utd boss Ferguson to dump Van der Sar for Foster
Obi Mikel: I owe it all to Chelsea boss Mourinho
Allardyce wants Baines at Newcastle
Villa's Sutton delays retirement decision
Man Utd's Silvestre admits Lyon ambitions
Chelsea to quadruple Ben Haim wages
Spurs, Newcastle target Benayoun ponders new West Ham contract offer
Juventus target Liverpool pair Xabi, Sissoko
Portsmouth medical this week for Newcastle's Bramble
Spurs go for Berbatov pal Petrov
Tottenham chairman Levy to resist £250M American takeover bid
Rangers in talks with West Ham's Konchesky
Middlesbrough make new check on Aberdeen's Anderson
Carragher shakes on £20M Liverpool deal
Man Utd to send Kuszczak to Sunderland
Everton to offer £4M for Sheffield Utd's Jagielka
Nigeria's Pepsi Academy celebrates Obi Mikel's Chelsea success
New Man City owners face Richards battle
Fulham boss Sanchez targets Villa's Davis
Blackburn, West Ham join Barnes battle
Chelsea to send Boulahrouz to PSV
Ferguson to cash in on Man Utd's Heinze
Chelsea, Real Madrid in two-way Tevez battle
Man Utd eyeing Heerenveen hotshot Afonso Alves
Chelsea go for 'new Drogba' AZ striker Moussa Dembele
Spurs plan bid for Man Utd striker Saha
Chelsea move for Everton defender Lescott
Spurs ready to listen to Defoe offers
Birmingham to bid for Arsenal youngster Djourou
Leicester move for Wigan veteran De Zeeuw
Spurs want £15M for Jenas
Bolton move for Osasuna winger Valdo
Preston, Stoke battle for Man City's Jordan
Blackburn hike up price for Jeffers
Cisse wants new Liverpool chance
Robben set for Chelsea stay
Forssell sticking with Birmingham
Chelsea board refuses to shell out for Mourinho target Benni
Sunderland rival Everton for Middlesbrough's Parnaby
Spurs release Burch, Lee
Gerrard agrees £24M Liverpool contract
Hargreaves set for Man Utd medical
Sunderland to offer £3M for Bolton keeper Jaaskelainen
Newcastle, Bolton move for Liverpool's Hyypia

SPAIN

Real Madrid hero Roberto Carlos: Most important of my life
Real Madrid's Capello heaps praise on Roberto Carlos
Atletico Madrid president Cerezo: We didn't lay down
Abidal to choose between Barcelona, AC Milan
Marseille, PSG watching Espanyol defender Dani Jarque
Recreativo to seal deal for Beto
Celta Vigo's Stoichkov may miss out on Ajax's Roger
Atletico Madrid to pounce for Inter Milan's Recoba
George Lucas will play in Segunda with Celta Vigo
Pitarch may leave Atletico Madrid
Barcelona dressing room split into four cliques
Real Madrid chief Pedja refuses to confirm Capello for next season
Real Madrid captain Raul wants Capello to stay
Valencia president can't guarantee Flores, Carboni stay
Ajax's Sneijder: I want Valencia move
Real Madrid coach Capello hints at super-sub role for Guti
Hamburg's Ljuboja reveals Atletico Madrid interest
Barcelona ready to make offer for Valencia's Silva
Sevilla keen on CSKA Moscow striker Jo
Eto'o: I want to stay with Barcelona
Real Betis beat Espanyol for Ceuta star Mario
Espanyol swoop for Boca Juniors winger Clemente Rodriguez
Aris Salonika ask Barcelona for Dos Santos

ITALY

AC Milan president Berlusconi entertains agents of Barcelona pair Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto'o
Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has challenged teammate Adriano to make up his mind over whether he wants to be part of the Serie A champs
AC Milan in advanced talks with Real Madrid's Emerson
Vialli linked with sensational Sampdoria return
Kaka: Ancelotti best coach for this AC Milan squad
New Mancini warning for Inter Milan striker Adriano
Udinese striker Iaquinta set for Juventus medical
Deschamps won't commit to Juventus
Torino president excited by Juventus clashes
Lazio president Lotito outlines summer transfer plans
Marotta: Volpi staying with Sampdoria
Roma make shock move for Atalanta's Doni
Red Star Belgrade offer for Udinese coach Malesani
Totti urges Roma contract rebels to sign on
Sampdoria chief Marotta: No rush to find Novellino replacement
Cagliari president: Only Roma have asked for Suazo
Palermo go for Lecce's Valdes
Novellino offers teary Sampdoria farewell
Rossi warns Lazio president: We need depth
Lotito: Lazio offer still on table for Peruzzi
Lazio president denies Ranieri talks
Berlusconi: AC Milan squad best in Europe
Colantuono praise for Atalanta's Abeijon
AC Milan president Berlusconi wants Gilardino to start in Athens
Prandelli so proud of Fiorentina Euro spot
Guidolin expects Palermo departure
Cagni: Empoli will not sell
Juventus bombshell: Summer sale on cards
Juventus chief casts doubt over Deschamps future
Inter Milan's Pizarro wants Roma deal
Mancini unsure of Inter Milan futures of Adriano, Recoba
Barcelona eyeing Palermo stopper Barzagli
Palermo president Zamparini slams Lazio over transfer talks
Parma eyeing Udinese keeper Handanovic
Empoli president: No Fiorentina offer for Almiron
Bojinov wants fresh Fiorentina start
Agent confident of Roma deal for Ferrari
Juventus striker Miccoli keen on Benfica return
Agent: Maresca would welcome Juventus, AC Milan move
Benfica swoop for Messina defender Zoro
Juventus, Man Utd target Mavuba reveals "super offer"
Roma chief Conti: No problems with player contract talks
Cagliari's Suazo: I've many offers
Sampdoria's Bazzani confirms Livorno switch
Deschamps rubbishes Juventus transfer plans
Inter Milan boss Mancini admits blocking early hols for Adriano
Nedved to play on for Juventus
Ranieri urges Parma to stay focused
Livorno's Fiore: I would've stayed with Torino for De Biasi

FRANCE

Jean-Michel Aulas says Eric Abidal and Florent Malouda will not leave after 30th June
Samir Nasri pledged his future to Marseille after claiming a Champions League place
Luc Dayan has confirmed that he is hoping to buy relegated Nantes
Jean-Michel Aulas insists Gerard Houllier's departure would not be 'catastrophic'
Reading target John Mensah has signed a one-year contract extension with Rennes
Rudi Roussillon has confirmed Nantes have been approached about a takeover

GERMANY

VfL Wolfsburg coach Klaus Augenthaler has left the club after a disappointing season
Werder Bremen have decided to make striker Hugo Almeida’s loan deal permanent
Michael Carrick is happy Owen Hargreaves is close to completing a move to Man Utd
Hansa Rostock and MSV Duisburg secured promotion to the Bundesliga
Alemannia Aachen coach Michael Frontzeck has quit the club
Franz Beckenbauer says Owen Hargreaves is on his way to Manchester United

HOLLAND

Luciano da Silva claims he will be a Groningen player next season
Vitesse Arnhem have handed a trial to Polish goalkeeper Grezegorz Szamotulski
A late goal from Shota Arveladze handed AZ Alkmaar a 2-1 win over Ajax
Sun Xiang is hoping to make a shock return to PSV Eindhoven
Feyenoord are continuing talks with Co Adriaanse over the vacancy at de Kuip
FC Groningen took a huge step towards Uefa Cup qualification with a win at Utrecht

SCOTLAND

Calderwood's big plans as Aberdeen clinch Euro spot
Frail fears mass exodus at Hearts
Kingston confident of Hearts stay
Celtic boss Strachan praises Hibs youth system
Christie dismisses Caley exit talk
Rangers attacker Novo tells Celtic's Brown: You chose wrong

SCANDINAVIA

Sami Hyypia will sit down and discuss his future with Rafa Benitez this summer
AIK Solna have confirmed they are in talks with Leicester's Nils-Eric Johansson
Freddie Ljungberg's agent says the player is staying at Arsenal
Claus Jensen sees his future away from Fulham following Lawrie Sanchez's arrival
Kalmar FF rising star Ari da Silva Ferreira has issued a come-and-get-me-plea to Hamburg
Kim Kallstrom has been ruled out of Sweden's Euro 2008 qualifiers in June

VIDEO : Highlights The FA CUP Final

Chelsea FC win The FA Cup 2007 at New Wembley

Blues and Utd failed to live up to the hype in dramatic fashion, producing a game of little excitement or entertainment during the regulation 90 minutes. In the first period the best efforts were reserved for a long shot from Drogba, a Lampard shot from distance, another Lampard turn and shot. In the second-half, United came close when Cech denied Rooney and Giggs, whilst Drogba again threatened when his free-kick hit the post. Ronaldo had very little impact on the game. The 90 minutes ended in stalemate, forcing the game into extra time. Giggs then had the best chance of the game, but he failed to convert a Rooney cross from 4 yards. Eventually, after 116 minutes, Chelsea finally broke the deadlock when Drogba and Lampard played a sweet one-two, allowing the Ivorian to lift the ball over Van der Saar for the winner.

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Weekend Football News

AC Fiorentina : Italian Serie A : 18.5.07 . Luca Toni will miss the last two games of the Serie A season with Fiorentina on the brink of UEFA Cup qualification. The striker, who turns 30 next week, will have surgery on his injured left foot. It was not immediately known how long he will be sidelined, but Toni could also miss Italy's EURO 20088 qualifiers in the Faroe Islands and Lithuania on June 2 and June 6. He has scored 16 goals in 29 league game this season and 31 Serie A goals last term.
Gimnastic Tarragona : Spanish Primera Liga : 18.5.07 . Coach Paco Flores has confirmed that he will leave Gimnastic Tarragona at the end of the season following a run of poor results in their first top-flight campaign since 1950. Flores, 54, has seen his team win five games since taking charge following the dismissal of Luis Cesar Sampedro last November, leaving them bottom of the Primera Division with four matches to play.
Newcastle UTD : English Premier League : 17.5.07 . Manager Sam Allardyce has allowed five players to leave just a day after taking charge of Newcastle United. Czech goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek, Australian defender Craig Moore, French defender Olivier Bernard and centre-back Titus Bramble are all out of contract and will not be offered new ones while United States defender Oguchi Onyewu has not had a loan spell extended.
Manchester UTD : English Premier League : 17.5.07 . French striker Louis Saha will miss Saturday's FA Cup final against Chelsea because of a a knee injury. Saha, who was hurt in the UEFA Champions League earlier this month, scored 13 goals for Manchester United this season. Captain Gary Neville has also been ruled out, with winger Ryan Giggs set to serve as captain in his absence.
FC Sevilla : Spanish Primera Liga : 17.5.07 . Juande Ramos became the first coach to win consecutive UEFA Cup titles as Sevilla beat Espanyol on penalty kicks in a thrilling all-Spanish UEFA Cup final at Hampden Park on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Andres Palop emerged as Sevilla's hero by saving three penalties after a pulsating game ended 2-2 after 120 minutes. Real Madrid is the only other club to win consecutive UEFA Cup titles, taking the 1985 and 1986 championships, but with different coaches.
FC Anderlecht : Belgian First Division : 17.5.07 . Anderlecht have made their first signing of the summer, agreeing a six-month contract with Brazilian midfielder Triguinho. The 28-year-old left-sided midfielder arrives from Sao Caetano and he has the option of a further two-and-a-half-year contract should his initial deal prove to be a success.
FC AEK : Greek National League : 17.5.07 . AEK Athens have confirmed the permanent signing of Brazilian midfielder Gustavo Manduca from Benfica. The 26-year-old has been on loan at the Greek club since August but will now stay until 2010. Manduca, who helped his side finish second behind Olympiacos, scored five goals in 23 league matches.

FANS TALK DAILY FOOTBALL NEWS

ENGLAND

Furious Terry to slap in Chelsea transfer demand
AC Milan's Maldini: Shevchenko welcomed with open arms
Blackburn to offer Liverpool £7M for Bellamy
Agent of Chelsea's Makelele in Villarreal talks
Man Utd, Spurs target Gudjohson coy over future
Tottenham rival Chelsea for Bolton's Ben Haim
Man City wait for AZ coach Van Gaal
Bolton boss Lee to trump Newcastle for Fernandes
Chelsea's Cudicini dismisses Lazio link
Man Utd's Rossi not ready to consider Sampdoria option
Man Utd must find £20M for Sporting Lisbon's Nani
Sanchez planning big-name clearout at Fulham
Fulham boss Sanchez targets Villa's Davis, Healy
Warnock tops Leicester shortlist
Spurs target Wigan left-back Baines, Taylor
Bayern Munich, Hamburg move for Man City's Barton
Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool in Porritt battle
Portsmouth eyeing Nancy defender Diakathe
Wenger plans 11-man Arsenal clearout
Mourinho has Eto'o, Villa, Kaladze on Chelsea shopping list
Arsenal plan to trump Man Utd for Renato
Liverpool join race for £15M Charlton striker Bent

SPAIN

Valencia ahead of Barcelona for want-away Trezeguet
Ancelotti: Kaka better than Barcelona's Ronaldinho
Real Madrid scout Tuncay
Bayern Munich's Roque Cruz fancies Real Betis move
Getafe's Alexis: I have six-year Valencia deal
Villarreal president admits Pizarro admiration
Depor's Duscher knows his "next destination"
Cannavaro pledges future to Real Madrid
Valencia make formal approach to Zaragoza's Milito
Real Zaragoza risk losing D'Alessandro
Sacchi apologises: Capello great for Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Calderon warming to Capello stay
Portugal linked with Mijatovic's Real Madrid job
Barcelona move for Inter Milan's Materazzi
Fenerbahce striker Tuncay linked with Barcelona
Valladolid seek deals for Real Madrid quartet Marcelo, striker Roberto Soldado and midfielders Ruben de la Red and Javi Garcia
Barcelona to offer Motta in bid for Roma's De Rossi
Real Zaragoza move for Real Madrid defender Meija
Ibagaza agrees new Mallorca deal
Racing Santander reject Valencia bid for Zigic
Metzelder prepares for Real Madrid arrival
Atletico Madrid plan bid for Udinese striker Iaquinta
Sevilla's Daniel Alves won't rule out big-money exit

ITALY

AC Milan president Berlusconi: Forza Inter!
Juventus president insists: Moggi no longer involved
Maldini reveals new AC Milan contract
Inter Milan admit Fiorentina deal for Hable
Sereni opens door to Lazio stay
Barcelona's Zambrotta spotted in Milan
Agent: Zaccardo to decide Palermo future at season end
Juventus offer Zebina long-term deal
Atalanta's Zampagna dreams of Roma switch
Agent reveals Lazio scouting Ascoli pair Simone Pesce and Stefano Guberti
Torino's Comotto coy over future
Prandelli explains long-term Fiorentina commitment
Fiorentina, Lazio tracking Basta
Agent to wait before Fiorentina talks over Blasi
AC Milan chief Galliani: Buffon not in our plans
Inter Milan president warns Barcelona off Materazzi
Juventus president denies Deschamps unsettled
Roma boss denies interest in Iaquinta
Agent admits Novellino leaving Sampdoria
Ancelotti: AC Milan will always be strong under Berlusconi
Malesani hopes for Udinese stay

FRANCE

Makelele waits on Blues talks
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas has been officially confirmed as the new president of G14.
Olympique Marseille target Cisse stay
Lens to keep Gillot
Lyon: Houllier going nowhere
PSG linked with Makelele

GERMANY

Spanish interest in Pizarro
Hannover keen on Radu
Schalke join Streit race
Relegated B. Monchengladbach have signed Uwe Gospodarek

HOLLAND

PSV let Sun go
Ajax have completed the capture of Kennedy Bakircioglu from Twente.
City let Beasley go

SCOTLAND

Strachan convinced Brown can be Celtic legend
McAllister rejects Celtic contract offer
Celtic to deal in Rennes defender Doumbe
Sebo wants Rangers future
Hibs coach Proctor to be named Livingston boss
Celtic beat Premiership clubs to land Hibs ace Brown
Aberdeen to win race for Wolves fullback McNamara
MacPherson to win new St Mirren contract
Hearts cut loose Brellier
Celtic set to offload Perrier-Doumbe

SCANDINAVIA

Swedes suffer Kallstrom blow
Granqvist set for Wigan stay
Emil Hallfredsson is set to spend another year with Tottenham.
Rommedahl open to offers
West Brom defender Martin Albrechtsen has revealed he is hoping to leave the club.

VIDEO CUP UEFA FINAL HIGHLIGHTS

FC Sevilla - ECD Espanol (1:1)1:1 FT 2:2 AET 1:3 penalties

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RCD Espanyol and Sevilla FC aim to take advantage of second chances of entirely different descriptions when they meet in the UEFA Cup final at Hampden Park on Wednesday night.
Sevilla are in the final for the second year running having impressively swept aside Middlesbrough FC 4-0 in Eindhoven to claim their first European silverware, and now stand on the brink of becoming just the second side to successfully defend the trophy after Real Madrid CF in 1985 and 1986. Espanyol have a contrasting motivation for wanting to prevail in Glasgow having reached their only UEFA final in 1988 only to lose on penalties to Bayer 04 Leverkusen despite winning the first part of what was a two-legged final, 3-0.
"It is a great chance to defend the trophy," said Sevilla coach Juande Ramos, who will replace the suspended Julien Escudé with Aitor Ocio in central defence, while Adriano Correia has recovered from a thigh injury. "Last year was great for us, but this is also a huge match and a big chance for Espanyol, while we want more of the same. To win back-to-back trophies is something only Real Madrid have done and that was a long while back. As a club we are proud to have this chance to recreate history; it is in our hands, or our legs, and we'll be doing everything to achieve it."
In addition to last year's triumph in the Netherlands, Sevilla also lifted the UEFA Super Cup in 2006 with a 3-0 victory against FC Barcelona, but their coach is not assuming they will automatically rise to the occasion again. "Nobody has the right to win," said Ramos, whose team defeated RC Recreativo de Huelva 2-1 on Saturday to stay in contention for the Primera División title. "It was a beautiful match in Eindhoven so hopefully we'll have as good a game and enjoy the same luck. There are many factors to playing a final and the team that gets more of these right on the night will win. Because we have played a number of finals recently I'm confident and Espanyol will have to do a lot – and do it very well – if they are to win."
Espanyol coach Ernesto Valverde, meanwhile, knows all too well how mistakes can be costly in a UEFA Cup final. Part of the side that established a three-goal cushion 19 years ago, Valverde then sat out the disastrous second leg but recognises that its effects are still being felt by the club. "After we lost in Leverkusen, the UEFA Cup has always meant something to Espanyol," he said. "From the start of this season the boys have treated the competition properly. Maybe the fact we lost a final has something to do with that, along with the way the fans still think of the tournament and the one that got away."
The coach, whose team surrendered a 3-1 lead to lose 4-3 at Real Madrid CF at the weekend, is nevertheless optimistic that the latest Espanyol vintage can cope with these expectations, adding: "This is a different situation. We took a good first-leg lead but then disintegrated once they scored their first goal in Germany. This is an entirely different match and another chance for us. You don't have many opportunities to lift a European trophy. The key to a final is something you can't predict. You have to cope with the tension of the occasion, but you never quite know what's going to happen."

Probable teams

RCD Espanyol : Gorka Iraizoz; Pablo Zabaleta, Moisés Hurtado, Daniel Jarque, David García; Franciso Rufete, Ito, Iván de la Peña, Albert Riera; Luis García, Raúl Tamudo.

Sevilla FC : Andrés Palop; Daniel Alves, Aitor Ocio, Javi Navarro, David Castedo; Renato, Christian Poulsen, José Luis Martí; Adriano Correia; Luis Fabiano, Frédéric Kanouté.