Intl Football: May 2008 - news archive

John Toshack expects a tough examination of his young Wales side against a full strength Holland in Rotterdam tomorrow.

Ricardo Carvalho hopes Luiz Felipe Scolari takes over at Chelsea, despite the Portugal boss confirming he has not spoken to the Blues.

Two first half Antonio Di Natale goals set Italy on the way to a 3-1 Euro 2008 warm-up win over Belgium in Florence.

Turkey international midfielder Emre is set to return to his homeland this summer after Newcastle agreed a deal with Fenerbahce.

Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano - a reported target for Manchester United - has been granted dual Spanish-Brazilian nationality.

Newcastle are being linked with an ambitious raid on Barcelona for £15m-rated striker Samuel Eto'o.

Fulham owner Mohamed Al Fayed has praised Brian McBride following the striker's decision to return to the USA.

Fifa has endorsed president Sepp Blatter's proposal to limit the number of foreign players in a team to five.

Steve McClaren appears close to becoming the new manager of FC Twente despite opposition from the club's supporters.

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is to hold talks with Javier Mascherano over his proposed participation in the Olympics.

Tottenham are closing in on the capture of Diego Capel from Sevilla after agreeing terms with the player.

Chelsea are interested in Luiz Filipe Scolari, while Roberto Mancini says the Blues need to make the first move if they want him.

Sevilla claim they have received three unacceptable offers for reported Man Utd, Chelsea and Barcelona target Daniel Alves.

Fulham, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough have all been credited with an interest in USA international defender Oguchi Onyewu.

Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso's agents will hold discussions with officials from Juventus today about a potential £16m move.

Andre Ooijer says he is not at Blackburn to sit on the bench and has admitted he could leave Ewood Park this summer.

The speculation over Cristiano Ronaldo's future has taken another twist after Real Madrid moved to ease the growing tension.

Bolton have been priced out of a move for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Miguel Veloso after being quoted a price of £16million.

Everton will take another look at Michael Bradley on Wednesday night when England play the USA as they prepare a bid for the midfielder

Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena has hinted at a move to Anfield after declaring that he is flattered to be linked to such a club.

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has named suspended star Andrei Arshavin in his final 23-man squad for Euro 2008.

Swiss star Valon Behrami is threatening to invoke Article 17 to engineer a move from Lazio to Spurs or Sevilla.

Fabio Capello has restored John Terry as England captain for Wednesday's international against the United States.

Barcelona have reached an agreement to re-sign defender Gerard Pique from Manchester United on a four-year contract.

Bernd Schuster has risked antagonising Sir Alex Ferguson by claiming Cristiano Ronaldo will be a "spectacular signing" for Real Madrid.

Goalkeeper Sander Boschker and midfielder Denny Landzaat have been cut from Holland's Euro 2008 squad.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has indicated that Australia could host the 2018 World Cup, after expressing an interest in a bid.

Italy coach Roberto Donadoni says he has resolved any bad feeling with Pippo Inzaghi after leaving the striker of his Euro 2008 squad.

James McFadden is set to be ruled out of Scotland's friendly with the Czech Republic while Alan Hutton and Kevin Thomson are doubts.

Fabio Capello says he can lead England to the World Cup final and insists the players have to be ambitious.

Wigan striker Henri Camara will ignore interest from Marseille to stay in England - despite a "frustrating" season on loan at West Ham

Middlesbrough have again been linked with a swoop for a defender with Atletico Madrid's Portuguese star Ze Castro a reported target.

Newcastle are reportedly set to join the race for left-sided Peru star Juan Manuel Vargas who currently plays for Catania in Serie A.

Le Mans' former France Under-21 international right-back Jean Calve says Bolton and Fulham have expressed an interest in signing him.

Liverpool look set to face fierce competition from Italian side Fiorentina for the signature of Udinese left-back Andrea Dossena.

Alex Hleb has asked to leave Arsenal and will probably join Inter Milan if the Gunners can agree a fee for the want-away star.

Jurgen Klopp has been appointed as the successor to Thomas Doll as the Borussia Dortmund coach.

AC Milan are the latest club to join the race to sign Real Madrid playmaker Robinho, according to the Brazilian.

Manchester City are in pole position to capture Barcelona's playboy double act of Ronaldinho and Deco - according to reports.

Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Annan claims Middlesbrough, Blackburn and Bolton are all interested in signing him this summer.

Fulham new boy Mark Schwarzer has revealed the thought of sitting on the bench made him reject the chance of moving to Juventus.

Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho feels the Blues deserved to win the Champions League final against Manchester United.

Newcastle star Michael Owen is set to miss England's friendlies against USA and Trinidad & Tobago because of a virus.

Juventus striker David Lanzafame has given West Ham hope of signing him by declaring he is ready to move away from Italy.

Alexander Hleb's agent Uli Ferber claims it is a huge honour for the Arsenal midfielder to be a Real Madrid target.