Giuseppe Rossi Barcelona Dream

Giuseppe Rossi agent has claimed that it is the striker's dream to play for Barcelona, the Italian has spoken before of his desire to join the Catalan giants.

Rossi currently plays for Villarreal and the former Manchester United player would jump at the chance to join the Nou Camp side.

Rossi shone for Villarreal last season; hitting 32 goals in the process, helping the club to a fourth place finish in La Liga and clinching a spot in next season's Champions League.

Rossi’s agent Federico Pastorello has revealed interest from a number of European clubs including Champions League winners Barcelona.

Pastorello speaking to Premium Calcio added; "A week before the Champions League final we were told that Rossi was one of three players who they [Barcelona] were thinking about in order to strengthen the side. But things haven't got moving yet and there are no concrete facts at this moment in time,"

He also said; "A lot of European sides are paying attention to Giuseppe and that includes some Italian ones.
"It would be important if there was some sort of signal from Barcelona at a club level to Villarreal. With an official approach I think the deal can be done.

"His dream is to certainly wear the Barcelona shirt, as that represents a winning model."

Stuart Pearce Expects Young Lions To Shine

England Under 21 manager Stuart Pearce insists that his team will build on their performance after 1-1 draw against Spain on Sunday, The Young Lions were dominated in terms of possession.

Pearce feels the team’s attitude is growing and is expecting good things for the Under 21's in the tournament.

The manager has been impressed with teams attitude and spirit an expects a better performance on Sunday when they face Ukraine on Wednesday in Hening.

"I know we're improving. The game against Spain just told me we've got a good chance, no mistake," said Pearce.

"They're prepared to slog away with the opposition having quite bit of the ball. I asked the question, 'How many other nations would have thrown the towel in?'.

"We didn't. In fact we went and got a goal and after that we had two good chances to score another goal.
"In spells in the game we played some decent football. We need to do that consistently in matches, we've looked at that as a group.

"I know the spirit in the camp. They want to learn and they want to get better on the training pitch."

Pearce is keeping his cards close to his chest, as he keeps the media guessing on his team and captain selection, just like he did for the Spain match.

"Whoever plays will do us proud. Whoever captains the team will do the same," he added.

Jerome Boateng Agrees To Bayern Deal

Manchester City's Jerome Boateng has agreed to join Bayern Munich, the defender has been knocked down the pecking order at Eastlands with the partner-ship of Joleon Lescott and Vincent Kompany working so well last season, the German joined City from Hamburg last season but has found his opportunities limited.

With the European Championships coming around next year, the 22-year-old feels that he needs first team action to challenge for a place in the German squad and with City unable to guarantee Boateng first team football, he has decide that he wants to go back home to Germany.

"It is true that I have agreed with Bayern on a four-year deal. Now it is up to Manchester to make it work. At the moment they are making things a bit difficult," Boateng told Kicker Magazine.

"It is about the position. Bayern want me as a central defender. That is also an advantage for the national team.

"My dream is to have a starting spot within a year, hopefully at Bayern, and then I want to win the European Championship."

Bayern Munich  captain Phillip Lahm  has welcomed the news countryman could be join him providing City agree to the move, he added; "Things are not up to Jerome or Bayern Munich, Manchester City  will have to agree in the end. At this point in time I do not know what might happen," he told Bild.

"I am unable to make a prediction on this, we simply have to wait and see."

Tillakaratne Dilshan Misses Final Test

Sri Lanka captain Tillakaratne Dilshan has been ruled out of third and final test at Rose Bowl with broken thumb, the Sri Lankan’s batting order will be affected with the news that Dilshan will miss out.

It was initially thought that Dilshan had just a badly-bruised thumb after being hit twice by Chris Tremlett in the second Test at Lord, it was revealed he suffered a hair line fracture.

Sri Lanka team manager Anura Tennekoon has confirmed the injury which means he will miss the final Test at the Rose Bowl with Kumar Sangakkara will captain the side in his absence with Sri Lanka needing a win to tie the series.

Tennekoon said: "He definitely won't be playing.

"The main reason we've kept him out of this Test match is that, had he played and got another blow while fielding on that thumb, he might have been out for the rest of the tour.

"So as a precautionary measure, we have kept him out."

Cristano Ronaldo Rules Out City Move

Cristiano Ronaldo claims he intends to stay at Real Madrid after ruling out a move to Manchester City, the former United winger has been linked with the Eastlands club this summer but has denied that he would leave the Spanish giants.

Media reports suggested that the Portuguese winger could tempted by City’s massive wage offer, while Ronaldo admits he could earn more money than he does at that Santiago Bernabeu he claims he is more than happy at Real Madrid.

The former Red Devil experienced an incredible time at Real Madird, scoring 87 goals from 89 games in two years.

"I am not thinking about leaving Real Madrid," he told Marca. "I'm very happy here. I'm great.

"I could perhaps double what I have in my bank account elsewhere, but for me happiness is the most important thing.

"If I could say to the president today I'd sign for ten years then I would. Why not sign for life?

"I am not going to City. I give you my word. I want to fulfil my contract."

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Jordan Henderson Relishing Liverpool Opportunity

Jordan Henderson has insisted that he is eager to for the new season to begin, Liverpool’s new £20million signing from Sunderland who is currently in Denmark at the European Championships with the U21 Squad will be giving his all to fight for a place in the team and says once he makes the starting XI he intends to stay there.

The 20-year-old knows the stiff competition he will face to break into the team, but he is relishing the opportunity and says he would love to play in the middle of the park for the Anfield outfit.

"There'll be competition at any big club but I've got to make sure I work extremely hard and do everything I can to make sure I'm starting," said the youngster.

"If I train well and work hard I'll get my chance - and I'll take it as well. I spoke to the manager and he said I can play in a few positions.

"I'm not really bothered, all I care about is making sure that I'm in the starting XI and playing regular football. If I could choose I'd probably be centre midfield."

Liverpool have invested big in Henderson knows the fans will expect him to live up to his expensive price-tag.

"It's a lot of money but I don't make the figures up," he continued.

"It just shows Liverpool have a lot of faith in me and I'll keep learning and working hard to repay them.
"There are a lot of parts of my game I need to work on. I'll do everything I can."

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Aston Villa and Birmingham City At War Over Alex McLeish

A legal row is erupting between rivals Aston Villa and Birmingham over Alex McLeish, the Scot resigned as manager as Birmingham via e-mail on Sunday. The Blues will now seek compensation from Villa should they approach McLeish, Villa’s former manager Gerard Houllier stepped down on health grounds.

The Blues claims do not believe that McLeish is a free agent and that the Scot is contracted to Birmingham City, the St Andrews club will now seek an injunction against their rivals to prevent them joining Aston Villa.
"I got an email from Aston Villa, finally replying to all of our queries," confirmed Pannu.

"As expected, their legal department said 'now Alex McLeish is a free agent having resigned, we're free to speak to him'. This confirms all suspicions. This shows what has happened.

"Within the first year he (McLeish), or the club who sign him, have to compensate us at £5.4m.
"The first year expires on June 30. The second year starts July 1, when the compensation fee is £3m.
"The urgency of the whole thing, with this email from Aston Villa, shows they can't even wait 17 days when the compensation is lower. It shows what this is all about.

Blues' acting chairman, Peter Pannu insists they are entitled to £5.4million should McLeish join Villa this month, although that figure will drop to £3m from the start of July.

"Because of this, what option is left to Alex McLeish and his advisers? To make allegations against Carson Yeung, against the board, for interference or whatever excuse to show constructive dismissal.
"I'll be seeking an injunction preventing Villa from hiring him.

"I'll be reporting what's happened to the Premier League. This is like conspiracy to defraud.
"It's borderline criminal. That's how strong I'll put it."

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Andy Murray Aiming For Wimbledon Success

Andy Murray insists that he feels he can go all the way to win at Wimbledon this year, the last Englishman to win the title was Fred Perry in 1936. Murray says there are a few areas of his game that he needs to work on, but is confident of being successful at the All England Club.

Coming off the back of winning the AEGON Championships title at Queens yesterday after beating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 3-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 in the rain-delayed final, Murray will once again carry the expectation of nation.

"I am going into Wimbledon with the feeling I am going to win - you can't go in with any other attitude," said Murray.

Andy Murray claims he is fully focused going into the Wimbledon tournament which starts next week, The Scot added; "I feel I am playing good tennis, I need to work on some things and improve over the next week or so.

"I will need to play my best tennis throughout the tournament [to win] and I will be switched on for the first match.

"I am really looking forward to getting ready for it, because for me it is one of the most important tournaments of the year, if not the most.

"A lot of people think coming up to Wimbledon you have to conserve energy, stay in your house, don't look at the papers or watch TV - but that is not normal, you just have to prepare exactly how you would for everything else and that is what I am going to do."

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Nani Declares Mourinho Ambition

Nani has insisted that he would like to coached Jose Mourinho one day, although they Portuguese winger says he is more than happy at Old Trafford.

The Manchester United winger has declared he would like link-up with his compatriot, Nani has just enjoyed his best season with the Premier League champions since joining from Sporting Lisbon in 2007.

Although the United man insists he was left disappointed by being left out of Alex Ferguson’s team in the Champions League final, he admits that he is content at United for now.

"I am fine at Manchester United but it is good to hear there are other clubs interested," he said at a youth tournament in Seixal.

"Would I like to work under Mourinho? Yes, but at this moment I am fine at Manchester United."

"It was a very positive season for Manchester United, and my best individual campaign," he added.

"I was left with a bitter taste in my mouth after not being a starter in the Champions League final.

"I was hoping to play from the start, but it is up to the coach to decide."

Gianluigi Buffon Confirms Juve Stay

Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed that he will be staying at Juventus, media reports had suggested that the Italian would seek at move away from the Serie A club this summer, but the 33-year-old has squashed rumours to declare that he intends to stay at the club and help them win the Scudetto.

Buffon has spent the last ten years at the Olympic Stadium with the Bianconeri, racking up over 350 appearances in the process.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian said: "I remain and I will return to be the Buffon I once was. I feel a lot of love for Juve. In the past year with the club there have been some misunderstandings but I don't want to blame anyone.

"The club executives have learned to know me better and, I hope, to also appreciate me more. Hence, there's no doubt about my future. I will remain at Juve 100%."

With the new signing of Andrea Pirlo from AC Milan, Buffon is hoping that Juventus can challenge for silverware next season.

The goalkeeper has spoken of his love for the club and the fans, the player is under contract until 2013 and wants to help improve the club after experiencing a difficult time at the Turin club where he made only 17 appearances while the club finished a disappointing seventh in Serie A.

Juve, who appointed their former midfielder Antonio Conte as their new coach earlier this month, will miss out on European football next season following a below par campaign.

The players agent Martina told Radio Sportiva  "Since 2006, Gigi has had offers from all over the world and from two of Italy's biggest clubs.

“He had an injury and did not play for a long time, which created baseless rumours.

"He was coming off a seven-month absence and so he needed time to gradually recover but he never thought about leaving Juventus and nor did they ever think about selling him."