Football

After each suffering late heartbreak in the Confederations Cup semi-finals, Italy and Uruguay will attempt to rouse their weary bodies for Sunday's third-place play-off in steamy Salvador.

Wednesday's semi-final between Brazil and Uruguay drew an audience of more than 53.5 million across nine global TV.

IBNLive Sports gives you Saturday's round-up of all the latest transfer news and gossip from the leading clubs and top players around the world.

Swansea will look for a turn of events in the upcoming season after they confirmed the return of Jonathan de Guzman on loan from Villareal.

Tevez promised respect for his new coach Conte and full responsibility for his actions when he was presented as Juventus' major offseason acquisition on Thursday.

It has been learned that Real Madrid are willing to give players along with the money for Spurs' prized asset.

The 26-year-old Benat played for Bilbao's second team until 2008. He had a breakout season for Betis in 2010-11 and has become one of the Spanish league's most sought-after playmakers.

Paulinho headed Brazil into the Confederations Cup final with an 86th minute header to give the host nation a 2-1 victory over Uruguay.

An estimated 7,000 Bayern Munich fans greeted Guardiola with cheers and applause when he took charge of his first training session at the club.

The Spaniard's current contract with Barcelona FC ends in 2015.

Fred said he was enjoying a new lease of life under Luiz Felipe Scolari after falling out of favour under previous

Scolari said at a Confederations Cup press conference that playing the 2014 World Cup at home would come with its own "massive pressure".

The 21-year-old Belgian has played 98 games for Atletico in the past two seasons after he replaced David de Gea in goal.

Country's football association is in talks with national team coach Jose Antonio Camacho to end his contract after the 5-1 loss to Thailand in a friendly last week.

Jedvaj, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb as a defender, is touted to be the next big thing from Croatis since Real Madrid's Luka Modric.

Brazil, buoyed by the return of Thiago Silva, have a glut of attacking talent, including Neymar, Hulk, Fred and Jo.