Today's soccer news from around the world
Rosicky out of Euro 2008 (Fri May 09)
The Czech Republic's injured captain Tomas Rosicky announced Friday that he will not be taking part in next month's European Championships due to a recurring knee injury.
"I'm not capable of starting the European Championships.
My injury requires an operation. . . . more . . .
Rosicky out of Euro 2008 (Fri May 09)
The Czech Republic's injured captain Tomas Rosicky announced Friday that he will not be taking part in next month's European Championships due to a recurring knee injury. . . . more . . .
Man Utd boss points finger at Bolton party players (Fri May 09)
Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed that title rivals Chelsea's final fixture of the season will be against a Bolton side that has "been out celebrating all week" and hit out at claims Manchester United will have it easy at Wigan. . . . more . . .
Scolari concern over Portugal's 'inexperience' (Fri May 09)
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is concerned that his Euro 2008 side could be handicapped by the absence of talismanic players like Inter Milan veteran Luis Figo and PSG skipper Pedro Pauleta. . . . more . . .
Hleb on his way out of Arsenal, agent says (Fri May 09)
Alexander Hleb, the Belarus midfielder who has been one of Arsenal's outstanding players this season, is set to follow Mathieu Flamini out of the Emirates Stadium, according to his agent. . . . more . . .
Clubs chase Sun Jihai with Man City future in doubt (Fri May 09)
Sun Jihai's future at Manchester City is in doubt with reports saying he will not be offered a new contract, but the Chinese star remains upbeat with other English clubs showing an interest. . . . more . . .
Asian football body vows action on corruption and match-fixing (Fri May 09)
Corruption and match-fixing remain key areas of concern for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamad bin Hammam who Friday vowed to rid them from the game. . . . more . . .
Roma join Inter in Cup final (Thu May 08)
AS Roma and Inter Milan will battle each other for silverware on two fronts after the capital-based club reached the Coppa Italia final on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Atletico one win away from Champions League (Thu May 08)
Atletico Madrid's formidable South American strike pair of Kun Aguero and Diego Forlan fired them one win away from the Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Espanyol on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Roma join Inter in Cup final (Thu May 08)
AS Roma and Inter Milan will battle each other for silverware on two fronts after the capital-based club reached the Coppa Italia final on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Frenchman Renard to coach Zambia (Thu May 08)
Frenchman Herve Renard will sign a two-year contract next week to coach Zambia, the national football association said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Poland coach announces 26-man list for Euro 2008 (Thu May 08)
Poland's Dutch coach Leo Beenhakker on Thursday released a 26-player list from which he plans to draw his final 23-member squad for Euro 2008, the country's first ever European championships appearance. . . . more . . .
Liverpool want 15 million pounds for Crouch (Thu May 08)
Liverpool have slapped a 15-million-pound (30-million-dollar) price tag on unsettled England striker Peter Crouch while Tottenham have indicated that they are resigned to losing Dimitar Berbatov at the end of this season. . . . more . . .
Barcelona's injured Sylvinho out for rest of season (Thu May 08)
Barcelona's Brazilian international defender Sylvinho will miss the rest of the season after he injured his right knee during the club's 4-1 loss to Real Madrid, the Spanish club said Thursday. . . . more . . .
Barca confirm Guardiola as Rijkaard axed (Thu May 08)
Less than 24 hours after their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Real Madrid in El Clasico Barcelona have announced that the club's reserve team coach Pep Guardiola, a former player, will take over from Frank Rijkaard at the end of the season. . . . more . . .
Barcelona had a 'mediocre' season, says Toure (Thu May 08)
Barcelona's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure said Thursday his side have had a "mediocre" season after the Spanish giants failed to win a trophy for the second straight year. . . . more . . .
Reality show to find next Beckham or Ronaldo (Thu May 08)
A new reality television show along the lines of hit singing series American Idol is to be launched to find the next global football superstar. . . . more . . .
Britain allows Russians free visas for UEFA Cup final (Thu May 08)
Russians wanting to attend the May 14 UEFA Cup final between Zenit St Petersburg and Glasgow Rangers in Manchester will be able to receive visas for free, Britain's embassy in Moscow said on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Viduka facing lay-off of up to six months (Thu May 08)
Mark Viduka's Achilles injury is more serious than had been thought and the Australian forward is facing a lay-off of up to six months, Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan revealed on Thursday. . . . more . . .
Kewell's Liverpool days at an end (Thu May 08)
Harry Kewell's time as a Liverpool player will come to an end at the end of this season, manager Rafael Benitez confirmed on Thursday. . . . more . . .
