Inter defender Lucio will leave the club in the summer, his agent has revealed. The Brazilian centre-back has been an ever-present figure in Inter's backline since joining the Italian club from Bayern Munich in 2009 in a deal worth €7 million (£5.6m). He signed a new contract last summer which binds him to the Nerazzurri until 2014, but his representative has said that the 34-year...Full Story »

Former Barcelona vice-president Ferran Soriano has revealed that Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho was considered for the manager's position at the club. When former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard was relieved of his duties at the end of the 2007/08 season, there were several candidates linked to the position at the Catalan club. Soriano has shared with Eurosport that then Chelsea boss Mourinho w...Full Story »

Inter have exercised their option to buy loanee Fredy Guarin from Porto, the player's agent has revealed. The Colombia international signed for the Nerazzurri in January on a six-month loan deal after becoming a fringe figure at the Estadio do Dragao under Vitor Pereira during the first half of the season. A calf problem saw Guarin spend the first three months at San Siro on the treatment ta...Full Story »

Alberto Aquilani: Still hoping to complete a permanent move to AC Milan Alberto Aquilani should know by the end of the month whether he has a future at Liverpool or whether he is free to move on. The Italy international had hoped that a season-long loan spell at AC Milan would lead to a permanent deal this summer. He has, however, failed to make enough appearances to trigger a £5million ...Full Story »

Dani Alves: Sidelined with shoulder surgery Barcelona have confirmed that Brazilian star Dani Alves has been ruled out for up to two months after breaking his collarbone. The attacking right-back was injured during training on Wednesday morning and scans showed the full extent of the injury. He underwent surgery almost immediately and will now be out of action until July, ready for pre-season...Full Story »

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has come out in defence of his star forward Lionel Messi, responding that scoring 50 league goals was a feat that had to be applauded. The Barcelona phenomenon found himself on the receiving end of a verbal barb from Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho this week, who suggested that his goals in La Liga were meaningless because they could do nothing to stop the M...Full Story »

Gareth Barry: England midfielder looking forward to working under Roy Hodgson Gareth Barry found he was part of England's Euro 2012 squad while on a golf course in Spain and is now looking forward to working under Roy Hodgson. Barry and Manchester City team-mate James Milner were playing in the Pro-Am at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in southern Spain when they received a text messag...Full Story »

John Ruddy: Due to get married on 2nd June and relishing the summer John Ruddy believes his England selection for Euro 2012 is the perfect way to mark his ascent with Norwich. The uncapped goalkeeper was named in Roy Hodgson's plans after an excellent season with his club in their return to the Premier League. Ruddy's call-up is an added bonus for the 25-year-old, who is due to get married on...Full Story »

Crouch: unlucky to miss out, in Gerry's view Gerry Francis fears England boss Roy Hodgson has scored an own goal by not including Stoke City striker Peter Crouch in his 23-man Euro 2012 squad. Francis - who works part-time as a coach for the Potters - told Sky Sports News that Crouch deserved the nod ahead of Liverpool's Andy Carroll based on the quality of their respective performances across...Full Story »

Robbie Keane: Looking forward to playing at a major tournament after a long wait Robbie Keane cannot wait for this summer's European Championship after spending a decade being forced to sit out the major tournaments. Along with his countrymen, the Republic of Ireland skipper will play on the big stage for the first time since the 2002 World Cup finals. And the LA Galaxy forward admits his adv...Full Story »