Intl Football: June 2008 - news archive

Celtic have rejected claims they will sell Shunsuke Nakamura this summer, with Serie A side Bologna tracking the player.

Villarreal striker Nihat Kahveci will be missing for four months after the Turkey international underwent thigh surgery.

Joachim Low says he is in the dark over whether Jens Lehmann will retireme from international football after Euro 2008 defeat.

Fernando Torres feels Spain deserved to win Euro 2008 after playing the best football throughout the tournament.

Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims the Italian club are close to completing the signing of Argentinian ace Mauro Zarate.

UEFA officials say they will make a decision in September as to whether Poland and Ukraine can co-host Euro 2012.

James Collins says he is targeting a return to action in September's World Cup qualifiers for Wales after a serious knee injury.

Emmanuel Adebayor has threatened to quit Arsenal if his wage demands are not met after revealing strong interest from Barcelona.

Michael Ballack is a doubt for Sunday's Euro 2008 final after the Germany skipper was forced to miss training on Saturday.

Sunderland and Manchester City are reportedly in a race to hijack Real Mallorca striker Daniel Guiza's move to Fenerbahce.

Despite stating the tournament as favourites, Germany are now being written off too lightly writes Brian Lowe.

AC Milan coach Carlos Ancelotti is still confident Ronaldinho will be playing for the Rossoneri next season.

Sweden captain Freddie Ljungberg has announced his retirement from international football in an attempt to prolong his club career.

Man Utd defender Jonny Evans is now being linked with Newcastle as well as Sunderland but Sir Alex Ferguson might not sell the player.

New Blackburn boss Paul Ince is said to be lining up a bid to bring Chelsea keeper Carlo Cudicini to Ewood Park.

Reports in Italy claim Inter Milan have agreed a deal for Frank Lampard although Chelsea deny receiving any bid.

Former France defender Lilian Thuram is set to complete his move to Ligue 1 side Paris St Germain in the next 24 hours.

Grasshopper Zurich's highly-rated Argentinian striker Raul Bobadilla is a reported summer target of West Ham.

Julio Baptista has indicated that he would be keen on a move to Roma but the Brazilian feels he will stay at Real Madrid.

Juventus are understood to have turned down a bid from Wolfsburg for Vincenzo Iaquinta, but Roma remain interested in the striker.

David Villa will play no part in Sunday's Euro 2008 final after the Spain striker pulled a thigh muscle in Thursday's semi-final win.

Michel Platini insists he will do all he can to reform the finances of the clubs throughout Europe who find themselves in debt.

Everton's hopes of landing Andrei Arshavin from Zenit St Petersburg look to be over as he appears set on a move to Barcelona.

The agent of Real Zaragoza's Argentinian striker Diego Milito has confirmed that Manchester City have made an offer for the player.

Russia will give fitness tests to Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, Ivan Saenko and Alexander Anyukov ahead of their semi-final with Spain.

Fatih Terim admits he is likely to resign as Turkey boss following their defeat in the Euro 2008 semi-final.

Wesley Sneijder has told Real Madrid he will not be used as bait to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the Bernabeu.

Fulham have joined the race to sign Johan Elmander but Bolton expect to wrap up a deal for the striker by the end of the week.

Arsene Wenger says Andrei Arshavin will play in the Premiership next season but has hinted he will not be joining Arsenal.

Middlesbrough target Didier Digard has dismissed reports suggesting Paris St Germain are keen to keep hold of him.

Marseille say they expect Samir Nasri to complete his move to Arsenal but admit a deal has not yet been finalised.

Bolton are being linked with a record £11m swoop for Toulouse striker Johan Elmander, while Daniel Braaten is set to go the other way.

Arsenal's move to land Samir Nasri has hit a late snag after it had originally been claimed that the deal had been completed.

Tottenham have made an enquiry about the availability of Brazilian keeper Heurelho Gomes, according to his current club PSV Eindhoven.

Germany striker Lukas Podolski has refused to comment on speculation that he could move to Manchester City after Euro 2008.

Lyon have jumped ahead of Portsmouth and Wigan in the race to sign Rennes centre-back John Mensah.

Pele has been robbed by an armed gang in Sao Paulo but the Brazilian legend was not hurt in the incident.

Ronaldinho has opened the door for a move to England after admitting he wants to play in the Premiership next season.

The future of Italy coach Roberto Donadoni is in doubt following the world champions exit to Spain in the Euro 2008 quarter-final.

Turkey have been hit by the news that their top striker Nihat Kahveci will miss the rest of Euro 2008 with a thigh injury.

Spain coach Luis Aragones admits it will be 'extremely tough' for his side in their Euro 2008 semi-final against Russia.

Bayern Munich striker Lukas Podolski has admitted that Juventus are interested in acquiring his services this summer.

Everton and Newcastle target Orlando Engelaar is in talks with Schalke, his agent Eduard Burleson has confirmed.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has fuelled rumours he is after Turkish star Arda Turan after admitting his admiration for him.

Hertha Berlin defender Josip Simunic has admitted he would like a move to England, with Fulham believed to be after the Croatian.

Brazilian club Portuguesa have turned down a £6million offer from Arsenal for their highly-rated striker Diogo.

Russian ace Andrei Arshavin will leave Zenit St Petersburg this summer in search of a new club with Arsenal being his preferred option.

French defender Bernard Mendy is believed to be attracting the attention of Hull City after leaving Paris Saint Germain.

Striker Emmanuel Adebayor has refused to deny reports claiming he is set to leave Arsenal and join Barcelona in a £22.5million deal.

Tottenham have made Argentinian forward Diego Milito their top transfer target should Dimitar Berbatov leave White Hart Lane.

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has said he hopes to complete a 'dream move' to Real Madrid.

Spain coach Luis Aragones knows his side must overcome an 88-year jinx if they are to progress through to the semi-finals of Euro 2008.