Football

The injured duo have been included in England's 23-man squad for the tournament.

Man United have stepped up their interest in Borussia Dortmund star Shinji Kagawa after missing out on Eden Hazard.

Coach Bert van Marwijk cut his 27-man squad to the required 23 ahead of a friendly against Bulgaria.

Blatter has called on Franz Beckenbauer and his panel of experts to try to come up with an alternative.

The QPR midfielder was sent off and has now been found guilty of repeated violent conduct in the last match of the Premier League season at Manchester City.

"it's better to play England first, when Rooney is still suspended," said the France and Manchester City midfielder.

There is plenty at stake for Bayern Munich and Chelsea when they play in the Champions League final in Munich on Saturday.

Ronaldo has admitted that he is growing weary of the comparisons with Barcelona's Lionel Messi.

The Premier League champions will strengthen their squad as the club target European glory next year, manager Roberto Mancini said.

Drogba was part of the team that lost against Manchester United on penalties in the 2008 Champions League final.

Andre-Villas Boas, Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp and Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez are among the early favourites to succeed Dalglish.

Michael Owen will be released by Manchester United after the club decided against offering him a new contract.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has refused to rule out including Villa in his squad.

Liverpool ended the season with their lowest-ever Premier League points tally.

If Chelsea win the Champions League then fourth would not be enough for Spurs.

Man City staged a dramatic stoppage time fightback to win the English title for the first time in 44 years.