Intl Football: September 2008 - news archive

The former executive of the FA, David Davies says Sven-Goran Eriksson planned to play up to four foreign-born players for England.

Carlo Ancelotti says his AC Milan side have rectified their poor start to the season and are now on track after the 1-0 win over Inter.

Veteran defender David Weir is set to be handed a return to Scotland boss George Burley's squad for the clash with Norway next month.

Uefa officials have given the go-ahead to Poland and Ukraine to host Euro 2012 after holding a recent inspection.

Bastian Schweinsteiger has dropped the biggest hint yet that he will join Juventus at the end of the season.

Abu Dhabi United Group, who recently finalised the takeover of Manchester City, are now looking to buy Spanish club Real Mallorca.

Juventus striker David Trezeguet has undergone surgery on both of his knees and will be out of action for four months.

Everton defender Nuno Valente has announced he has retired from playing international football with Portugal.

Carlo Ancelotti claims AC Milan's return to winning form is down to good team work following Sunday's 4-1 mauling of Lazio.

Juventus forward David Trezeguet could be out of action for up to two months after it was confirmed he needs a knee operation.

Hernan Crespo has revealed that he could depart Inter Milan in January after dropping down the pecking order at the San Siro.

Midfielder Mauro Camoranesi has signed a contract extension with Juventus to keep him at the Italian outfit until the summer of 2011.

Former France international Johan Micoud has announced his retirement from the game after a highly successful career.

Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla says he has high respect for Manchester United and knows it will be difficult tonight.

England boss Fabio Capello says friendlies against Slovakia and Slovenia were arranged to ensure a correct preparation for qualifiers.

Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri has admitted to being shocked by the disastrous start AC Milan have made to the Serie A campaign.

Barcelona have been hit by the news that midfielder Alexander Hleb has been ruled out for up to four weeks with an ankle injury.

Former AC Milan star Dejan Savicevic has stuck the boot into Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho, calling the 'Special One' "average".

Fabio Capello knows the superb win in Croatia is only one step forward and is unsure if it has won the fans over.

Tottenham Hotspur's Aaron Lennon is a target for Real Madrid according to reports and a bid could be made in January.

Chelsea frontman Nicolas Anelka has denied reports linking him with a return to Paris St Germain.

Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas has described Robinho's decision to join Manchester City from Real Madrid as "weird".

Hull's new Guinea defender Kamil Zayatte is being lined up to make his Premier League debut against Newcastle this weekend.

West Ham are set to unveil Italy legend Gianfranco Zola as their new manager after countryman Roberto Donadoni pulled out of the race.

Aaron Hughes says Northern Ireland will still be in with a chance of World Cup qualification if they lose to Czech Republic.

John Terry has risked the wrath of England fans by claiming some Champions League games are bigger than tonight's clash in Croatia.

Striker Jermain Defoe says a draw would be a "great result" for England in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Croatia.

Everton have been given the green light to make a move for midfielder Stephane M'Bia but they will have to wait until next summer.

West Ham are to name Gianfranco Zola or fellow Italian Roberto Donadoni as their new boss before the end of the week.

Derby have reached an agreement with Italian side Parma over a deal for Aleksandar Prijovic who will complete his move this week.

Roy Keane is praying for the safe return of his players from international duty as Sunderland look to bounce back against Wigan.

Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher has been drafted into the Scotland squad for tomorrow's World Cup qualifier with Iceland.

Croatia boss Slaven Bilic has again ruled out taking over as West Ham boss despite being on the club's shortlist.

Indian billionaire Anil Ambani has played down new reports suggesting he will buy out under-fire Newcastle owner Mike Ashley.

Robinho's agent says the star had to leave Real Madrid for Man City because 'he didn't feel valued' and 'felt looked down upon' there.

Portsmouth forward John Utaka has dismissed rumours that he is unsettled at the club and wants to move back to France.

AC Milan's Brazilian star Kaka would consider a future transfer to Manchester City, according to the player's agent.

James McFadden says he thinks his strike partnership with Kenny Miller will soon start providing Scotland with plenty of goals.

Vince Grella is racing to be fit for Blackburn's clash with Arsenal next week after a calf injury ruled him out of the Australia squad.

West Ham have confirmed that Slaven Bilic, Michael Laudrup, Gianfranco Zola and Roberto Donadoni are on their managerial shortlist.

Portsmouth keeper David James is confident England can exact revenge on Croatia when they meet in the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday.

West Ham have been accused of 'dirty tricks' by Croatia for revealing their interest in Slaven Bilic in the week of the England clash.

Stuart Pearce hailed his England side after they reached the play-offs for the 2009 Euro Under-21 Championship by beating Portugal 2-0.

Fabio Capello has asked for the Premier League managers to respect him by not commenting on England's World Cup qualifier performances.

Valencia are set to wait two weeks before deciding if their star winger David Silva requires surgery on an ankle injury.

Gianluigi Buffon has described reports that he could be the next big name on his way to Manchester City as a "journalist's fantasy".

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is reportedly ready to join the race to land Rennes defensive midfielder Stephane M'Bia.

George McCartney will be fit to play for Northern Ireland in their World Cup qualifier against Slovakia after illness.

Jason Koumas and Rob Earnshaw have been passed fit to play for Wales in their World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Midfielder James Morrison is a major injury doubt for Scotland's World Cup qualifier in Macedonia due to a knee injury.

England will make another check on Rio Ferdinand on Friday ahead of this weekend's World Cup qualifier against Andorra.

West Ham are lining up an Italian to replace Alan Curbishly with Roberto Donadoni, Roberto Mancini and Gianfranco Zola on their list.