Middlesbrough have completed the signing of Empoli strikerMassimo Maccarone for a club record fee of £8.1million and look set to re-sign Brazilian midfielder Juninho after agreeing a fee with Atletico…
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Leedsto approach Celtic for permission to speak to O’Neill
Leeds United are expected to make an official approach to Celtic to request permission to speak to Martin O'Neill about the vacant manager's position at Elland Road.
Hiddinkconfirms PSV apppointment
South Korea coach Guus Hiddink has confirmed that he will become the new coach of PSV Eindhoven.
Interexpect Ronaldo to deliver
Internazionale president Massimo Moratti has challenged Ronaldo to recreate his World Cup form when he tunrs out for Inter next season.
Ronaldooverjoyed with Barzil win
Brazilian striker Ronaldo said he was overjoyed to have helped Brazil to their fifth World Cup success.
Bestteam won admits Voller
Germany coach Rudi Voller was magnanimous in defeat following his team's 2-0 World Cup final defeat, stating that Brazil were worthy winners.
Brazilfor Pele, Germany for Beckenbauer
Brazilian legend Pele has tipped his fellow countrymen to record a fifth World Cup triumph while Germany's greatest ever player, Franz Beckenbauer, has backed Rudi Voller's side to pull of…
Peleleads call for Asia to be given extra World Cup place
Pele has led calls for Asia to be awarded an extra automatic qualifying place in the World Cup.
FIFAthreatens to curtail size of domestic leagues
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has threatened to impose limits on the size of some of Europe's domestic leagues as the sport's governing body looks at ways to reduce the dangers…
Hiddinkreceives highest honour
The South Korean World Cup squad and their Dutch manager Guus Hiddink have been awarded the country's highest sports honour - the Blue Dragon medal.