Gerrard wants Liverpool to spend big to boost title prospects
Steven Gerrard admits Liverpool will only challenge for the Premier League title next season if Rafa Benitez spends big money.

Evra savouring life in the fast lane with Manchester United
Patrice Evra is relishing life in the fast lane with Manchester United and the France defender is determined not to let his side's Champions League bid get shunted off the road.

Smith seeking last laugh over Rangers critics
Rangers must defy the odds and their critics if they are to overcome stylish Russian side Zenit St Petersburg and lift the UEFA Cup here on Wednesday.

Co-hosts Austria and Switzerland ready for Euro 2008
Austria and Switzerland are ready to host the European football championship on June 7-29, having completed their preparations on schedule, one month before the kick-off.

Lee heads Middlesbrough's clear-out
South Korea striker Lee Dong-Gook was released by Middlesbrough on Tuesday as Gareth Southgate started a clear-out that also saw Fabio Rochemback and Gaizka Mendieta leave the Premier League club.

Messi tells Chelsea he is happy at Barcelona
Barcelona'a Argentine striker Lionel Messi, who has reportedly sparked interest from English Premiership side Chelsea, said on Tuesday he wants to stay at the Spanish club.

Aguirre must stay on as Atletico coach, says captain
Javier Aguirre should stay on as Atletico Madrid coach next season after he led the club to the Champions League qualifiers, the Spanish club's captain Maxi Rodriguez said Tuesday.

Nedved signs Juve contract extension
Veteran Czech midfielder Pavel Nedved has signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus, the club said on Tuesday.

Grant - Terry and Drogba will face United
Chelsea manager Avram Grant believes John Terry and Didier Drogba will play through the pain barrier to face Manchester United in next week's Champions League final.

Cannavaro backs Del Piero selection
Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has thrown his considerable weight behind the clamour for the inclusion of veteran striker Alessandro Del Piero in the country's Euro 2008 squad.

Advocaat rejects favourites tag
Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat has dismissed suggestions his side will start as favourites in Wednesday's UEFA Cup final against his old club Rangers.

McCulloch facing ticket dilemma
Rangers midfielder Lee McCulloch has been swamped by requests for tickets for Wednesday's UEFA Cup final against Zenit St Petersburg

Calderon: Cristiano Ronaldo signing impossible
Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon admits it would be "almost impossible" to sign Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo

Mellberg: Villa must push on
Olof Mellberg bade farewell to Aston Villa with a warning they must strengthen if they are to build on this season

Wenger: Theo ready for starring role
Arsene Wenger has challenged Theo Walcott to cement his place in the Arsenal team next season

Agbonlahor reflects on 'great season'
Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks he has proved he is "more than a one-season wonder

No new deal for Rochemback
Middlesbrough have confirmed midfielder Fabio Rochemback will not be offered a new contract

Gerrard up for title shot
Steven Gerrard is desperate to be involved in a genuine title challenge with Liverpool

Nafti signs Birmingham deal
Birmingham City midfielder Mehdi Nafti has signed a one-year contract to keep him at St Andrews until 2009

Maniche misses out for Portugal
There was no place for Maniche in Luiz Felipe Scolari's final 23-man squad for EURO 2008, although the FC Internazionale Milano midfielder's brother Jorge Ribeiro is included after an excellent season in the Boavista FC defence