>> No Nedved in Czech training camp squad <<
Czech Republic coach Karel Brueckner named a 23-man squad for a Euro 2008 training camp and excluded Pavel Nedved, who had been rumoured to be considering a return from international retirement.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 15:26:51 GMT)

>> Terry, Drogba and Carvalho fit for Moscow final <<
Chelsea captain John Terry, his fellow defender Ricardo Carvalho and striker Didier Drogba will be fit for the Champions League final after training on Wednesday, manager Avram Grant said.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 15:01:33 GMT)

>> Eto'o eyes Premier League challenge <<
Samuel Eto'o's future at Barcelona has been questioned again following suggestions the striker is interested in a fresh challenge in the Premier League.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 14:57:53 GMT)

>> Kranjcar: Cup win better than Croatia triumph <<
Portsmouth's Niko Kranjcar claims winning the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday would top Croatia's momentous victory over England at the famous stadium.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 14:14:06 GMT)

>> Ex-Liverpool star Lee set for Anfield return <<
Liverpool are in talks with former midfielder Sammy Lee with a view to him becoming Rafael Benitez's assistant manager at Anfield.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 14:10:47 GMT)

>> Ronaldo lavished with even more awards <<
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Barclays Player of the Season and the Barclays Golden Boot awards.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 13:30:54 GMT)

>> Sven lands in Thailand tight-lipped over future <<
Sven-Goran Eriksson refused to comment on when he will next meet Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra after arriving in Thailand on Wednesday afternoon.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 13:26:02 GMT)

>> Smith calm ahead of UEFA Cup final <<
Rangers play one of the biggest games in the club's history when they face Zenit St Petersburg in the UEFA Cup final on Wednesday night - but manager Walter Smith insists he is taking the whole occasion in his stride.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 13:19:08 GMT)

>> Coe wants Ferguson to coach GB olympic team <<
Lord Coe has gone public with his backing for Sir Alex Ferguson to manage the Great Britain football team at the 2012 Olympics.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 13:09:29 GMT)

>> Dowie confirmed as QPR head first-team coach <<
Iain Dowie has agreed a two-year deal to become the new first-team coach of Queens Park Rangers, the club where he spent three years as a player and also enjoyed stints as caretaker boss and assistant manager.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 11:55:19 GMT)

>> Yaya Toure keen to join brother at Arsenal <<
Barcelona star Yaya Toure admits it 'would be fantastic' to join older brother Kolo at Arsenal next season.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 11:54:11 GMT)

>> PSG forward Diane keen on Newcastle switch <<
Paris St Germain forward Amara Diane admits he would jump at the chance to join Newcastle United if the two clubs were to reach an agreement on his transfer.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 11:52:04 GMT)

>> Aston Villa begin discussions to keep Barry <<
Aston Villa have opened discussions with Gareth Barry in the hope of persuading the England midfielder to stay at the club.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 11:17:04 GMT)

>> Reading supporters voice support for Coppell <<
Fan power could keep Steve Coppell at relegated Reading after he dropped the strongest hint yet he will stay on as manager and try to lead the club back into the Premier League next season.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 10:28:00 GMT)

>> Serie A veteran trio to follow Nedved's lead <<
Serie A old-timers Paolo Maldini, Luis Figo and Cafu have hinted they will follow Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved and reject retirement to play on for another year.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 10:23:15 GMT)

>> Dowie confirmed as QPR head coach <<
Iain Dowie has been appointed as the new first-team coach Queens Park Rangers, the club where he spent three years as a player and also had stints as caretaker boss and assistant manager


(Wed, 14 May 2008 09:53:58 GMT)

>> Carrick bullish ahead of Champions League final <<
Michael Carrick heads to the Champions League final believing that Manchester United have firmly proved they are the best team in the Premier League and can beat Chelsea in Moscow.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 09:43:08 GMT)

>> Everton consider new Fernandes loan deal <<
Manuel Fernandes' form at the end of the season could have won him another loan move to Everton, according to manager boss David Moyes.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 08:40:53 GMT)

>> Rangers midfielder Thomson declares himself fit <<
Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson has come through a fitness test and declared himself fit for the UEFA Cup final.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 08:38:29 GMT)

>> Paraguay name experimental squad for Kirin Cup <<
Paraguay named an experimental squad on Wednesday without experienced players including strikers Roque Santa Cruz and Oscar Cardozo for this month's Kirin Cup campaign in Japan.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 08:19:16 GMT)

>> Hull wary of Hornet's sting in play-off semi <<
Bryan Hughes has urged his Hull team-mates to forget about the prospect of appearing at Wembley later this month and focus on progressing past Watford in tonight's Championship play-off semi-final second leg.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 08:12:00 GMT)

>> Triumphant Bristol boss puts champagne on ice <<
Bristol City boss Gary Johnson warned his players to keep the champagne on ice after Tuesday night's thrilling Championship semi-final victory over Crystal Palace.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 08:00:34 GMT)

>> Trap leaves door open for troubled Ireland <<
Giovanni Trapattoni remains confident that talented midfielder Stephen Ireland will answer his country's call once again.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 07:53:17 GMT)

>> Zenit and Rangers bid for UEFA Cup glory <<
The UEFA Cup will have a new name etched on to it after Zenit St Petersburg meet Rangers in the final at the City of Manchester stadium on Wednesday.


(Wed, 14 May 2008 07:49:24 GMT)

>> No old pals act from Zenit boss Advocaat <<
Zenit St Petersburg manager Dick Advocaat will brush aside his feelings for former club Rangers when the two sides meet in tonight's UEFA Cup final at the City of Manchester Stadium.
(Wed, 14 May 2008 07:49:15 GMT)