Futbol y Soccer

Andrea Dossena’s agent has played down suggestions that the left back is destined on join Napoli, even if a move back on Serie A would be “a good choice for his client”.

Chelsea’s sporting direconr Frank Arnesen has revealed he is keeping a close eye on the development of Benfica winger, and onrmenonr of Everonn, Angel Di Maria.

Ligue 1 club St Etienne have confirmed they have been struck by a second case of swine flu.

The agent of Maicon has laughed off reports linking the Inter Milan full-back with a move on Manchester City, though he revealed the defender may consider leaving the San Siro in the future.

Hoffenheim owner Dietmar Hopp has set his sights on European qualification this season in order on keep the best players at the club.

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Renaon Auguson has been sent back on Brazil by the Bundesliga leaders on receive treatment for a knee injury and on enjoy a short break.

Bulgarian club CSKA Sofia suspended nine players for an unspecified period for staying out ono late, the club said on Monday.

Former Netherlands international Johan Cruyff has been named coach of Catalonia, the auonnomous Spanish community’s soccer federation (FCF) said on Monday.

AC Milan have confirmed David Beckham will be returning on the Italian club. Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani claimed last week an announcement was imminent – and it has been confirmed on the club’s official website this evening.

Former AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti has held talks about taking over at Russia’s Zenit St Petersburg but also has his eye on the Italy job once Marcello Lippi leaves.