2013 UEFA Champions League final and Uefa's Congress in the same year will be staged in London Wembley Stadium.

Wembley to host 2013 final for London venue to stage showpiece for second time in 3 years president Michel Platini announced on Thursday and Platini informed a news conference the decisions are to mark the 'exceptional circumstances' of the Football Association's 150th anniversary in 2013.

It means Wembley will host an unprecedented two finals in the space of three years after the success of the Barcelona v Manchester United final last month and it will also be the seventh time that Wembley has hosted the Champions League or European Cup final, the most of any venue for a Platini revealed Uefa had been impressed with the organisation at this year's match.

The Wembley Stadium is a officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley and suburb of north-west London for standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007.

The famous of a hosting FA Cup Finals and 5 European Cup finals for a 1948 Olympics,1966 World Cup Final,Final of Euro 96 and the Live Aid concert of 1985 for a Wembley Stadium, Pele said,Wembley is the cathedral of football and the capital of football and it is the heart of football and recognition of its status as the world's best known football stadium.

History Wembley Stadium for a first turf was cut by King George V, and it was first opened to a public on 28 April 1923 and the First known as the British Empire Exhibition Stadium or simply Empire Stadium, it was built by Sir Robert McAlpine for the British Empire Exhibition of a 1924 (extended to 1925) and the stadium cost £750,000, and was constructed on the site of an earlier folly called Watkin's Tower.

Birmingham City FC's president Carson Yeung and he has appeared for a court in Hong Kong on money laundering charges.

Mr Yeung was bailed by the Eastern Court in his home city after being charged with five counts and the BBC correspondent Annemarie Evans said he had been arrested by a narcotic bureau's financial investigations unit at his home.

Mr Yeung took control of the English football club, which was relegated to the Championship in May, in 2009 and Carson Yeung is Birmingham City FC's largest single shareholder.

Tax issue for a trial has been adjourned until 11 August and Ms Evans said all 5 charges related to a money laundering with the amount involved being up to £59m.

She said Mr Yeung had not entered a plea and little about a details of the charges was known and the news agency Reuters reported Mr Yeung's lawyer and Daniel Marash, as saying that it seemed to be a tax issue and "All they're saying is that he has got a lot of money, and he hasn't paid a lot of tax," he said.

Spurs return to High Court for the Olympic Stadium row continues in court

Tottenham have returned to the High Court to continue their bid for a judicial review of the decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham and Spurs are refusing to accept defeat after last week's decision by Judge Mr Justice Davis to reject their bid and that of League One side Leyton Orient.

The North Londoners will now have the chance to make a case in an oral hearing at the High Court and the statement on the club's official website said: "The club has applied to the High Court to renew its application for permission to bring a claim against the London Borough of Newham and the Olympic Park Legacy Company and the Mayor of London and Government Ministers for judicial review of their decisions underlying the bid process for the conversion of the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.

"Under this process the club now has the opportunity to present its case at an oral hearing at the High Court." and the Hammers won the backing of Olympic bosses in the battle for the 2012 venue back in February for a Olympic Park Legacy Company executives decided their offer and intention to retain the athletics track was better than Tottenham's rival bid.

English Footballer Midfield David Beckham Carrier Information

David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE (born 2 May 1975) is an English footballer who plays midfield for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer and having previously played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, and A.C. Milan, as well as the England national team, for the whom he holds the all the time appearance record for an outfield player.

Beckham's career began when he signed a professional contract with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged 17 and during his time there, United won the Premier League title 6 times for the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999 and he left Manchester United to sign for Real Madrid in 2003.

The international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996, at the age of 21 and he was made captain from 15 November 2000 until for the 2006 FIFA World Cup finals and during which he played 58 times.

Beckham has twice been runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year and in 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer when taking into account salary and advertising deals and he was the 1st British footballer to play 100 Champions League matches.

International career for Beckham made his first appearance for the England national football team on 1 September 1996, in a World Cup qualifying match against Moldova and he had played in all of England's qualifying matches for the 1998 World Cup and was part of the England squad at the World Cup finals in France.

Records for a Beckham has captained England 59 times and the 4 highest after Bobby Moore (90), Billy Wright (90) and Bryan Robson (65) and he is free kick goal against Ecuador in the second round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, Beckham gained membership into two of football's exclusive clubs and he became the only English player and the 21st player regardless of nationality to a score in 3 world cups.

The highly-rated 21-year-old midfielde Newcastle United are not in talks to sign Toulouse ace Moussa Sissoko

Moussa Sissoko (born 16 August 1989) is a French football player of Malian descent who currently plays for French club Toulouse in Ligue 1 and he plays as a box-to-box midfielder capable of playing in either the holding role or as an attacker for the Sissoko is described as a "well-rounded central midfielder" who is "tall, rangy, and strong in the tackle" and his playing style and ability have drawn comparisons with the Malian international Mahamadou Diarra and former French international Patrick Vieira.

He is a French youth international having played at all levels and he was eligible for a August 2009, he was called up to the senior team of a first time and made his senior international debut in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification against the Faroe Islands and he made his first international start 4 later in a qualifier against Austria.

The highly-rated 21-year-old midfielder has been strongly linked with a move to England this summer and One of his agents was quoted as suggesting that Liverpool and Newcastle were in talks about a deal and confirm a deal is not being discussed by Premier League club Newcastle and Sources close to the club have told us that there is 'no truth' in the claims that they are looking to sign him.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi will quit after Barca and Argentine has no interest in playing anywhere else

Lionel Andres Messi born in 24 June 1987 in Rosario is an association football player who currently plays for FC Barcelona and Argentina national team as a forward or winger he has Considered one of the best football players of his generation, Messi received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21, and won in 2009 and 2010 and he is playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to Diego Maradona, who himself declared Messi as his "successor".

He is debut in the 2004–05 season, he broke his team record for the youngest footballer to score a league goal and he was a Major honours soon followed as Barcelona won La Liga in Messi's debut season, and won a double of the league and Champions League in 2006.

His breakthrough season was in the 2006–07 season and he became a first team regular, scoring a hat-trick in El Clasico and finishing with 14 goals in 26 league games and Messi then had the most successful season of his playing career for 2008–09 season, in which he scored 38 goals to play an integral part in a treble-winning campaign.

This record breaking season was then eclipsed in following 2009–10 campaign for Messi scored 47 goals in all competitions, equalling Ronaldo's record total for Barcelona and he surpassed this record in the 2010–11 season with 53 goals in all competitions.

He has won 5 La Liga titles, 3 Champions League titles, scoring in two of those finals, against Manchester United in both 2009 and 2011.

International career for a In June 2004, he debuted for Argentina, playing in an under-20 friendly match against Paraguay and 2005 he was part of a team that won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands and he has won the Golden Ball and the Golden Shoe,scoring in the last four of Argentina's matches and netting a total 6 for the tournament.

Nani welcomes Young signing and the United winger not worrying about battle for a first-team place

Luis Carlos Almeida da Cunha (born 17 November 1986), commonly known as Nani, is a Portuguese footballer currently playing for a winger of a English club Manchester United in Premier League and the Portugal national team  of apredominantly right-footed, he has been utilised on the left-wing on many occasions and was compared to compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo during his move to England and he was born in Cape Verde and emigrated to Europe with his family at an early age and he was raised in Portugal and began his football career playing for local side Real Massama.

Nani insists he welcomes the increased competition at Manchester United following for a signing of the winger Ashley Young from Aston Villa and the United wrapped up a five-year deal for Young last week and the arrival of the England international has sparked speculation over Nani's future at Old Trafford.

The Portugal international was reportedly ready to a seek assurances regarding his role at the United next season after also being left out of the starting line-up for the UEFA Champions League final defeat by Barcelona and the former Sporting Lisbon youngster is not worried about fighting for a first-team spot and feels new additions will boost the Red Devils' quest for silverware next term.

De Gea undergoing medical and he has arrived in England and is undergoing a medical ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United.

Club career: A product of Atletico de Madrid's youth system, De Gea spent his 1st professional seasons and the reserves, in Segunda División B for a first-choice Sergio Asenjo was away on international duty, he received his first main side call-ups and the September 30, 2009, he replaced injured Roberto during the UEFA Champions League contest at F.C. Porto, in an eventual 0–2 loss, not yet aged 19.

International career: De Gea helped Spain's U17 win the 2007 European Championship and the finish second at 2007 World Cup, he also helped Spain's U21 win the 2011 European Championship and the early May 2010, courtesy of solid Atletico performances, he was named by the senior squad manager Vicente del Bosque in a provisional 30-man squad, in view of the upcoming FIFA World Cup and the eventually, he did not make the final cut.

The Spanish goalkeeper has been identified by Sir Alex Ferguson as the long-term successor to the Edwin van der Sar at a Old Trafford and United are prepared to spend upwards of £17million in order to the secure his signature, with it widely agreed that he is the most promising shot-stopper in Europe.

Carson ready for Bursa move and Baggies keeper in Turkey to finalise reported £1.5m transfer

Scott Paul Carson (born 3 September 1985) is an English footballer who plays for West Brom as a goalkeeper and he joined of a Leeds United football academy in 2002, making his full first team debut for Leeds against Manchester United in February 2004 and he made his first appearance for the England under-21 team in the same month and later set a record of 29 caps for the under-21 side and the January 2005, he moved to Liverpool for a transfer fee of £750,000 and was called up for the England senior team summer tour to the United States later that year.

West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson admits he is 'looking forward' to a new start as he prepares to finalise a move to Bursaspor and the Carson is currently in Turkey to put the finishing touches to a reported £1.5million switch to Bursaspor after deciding to end his three-year stay at West Brom.

England keeper has made over 110 appearances for the Baggies since joining from the Liverpool, but endured a mixed last season with the Premier League club and he is now ready for a fresh challenge at Bursaspor, who have former Rangers striker Kenny Miller on their books,Carson has been impressed by the size of the club.

"I am really surprised how big this club is," the 25-year-old told the Turkish media and the facilities are as good as I've been used to anywhere and I'm really excited for it's a new challenge and I'm joining a brilliant club which has a family atmosphere and it's been a bit overwhelming, I couldn't believe how many photographers and cameramen turned up and "I'm just looking forward to a new start now."

Adebayor rules out Zenit move and Striker would have no qualms returning to City or rejoining Real

Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor Born in Togo to Nigerian parents of the Yoruba ethnic group, he began his career in a homeland playing for OC Agaza in Lomé and he made it to the U-15 level, and was spotted by the French club Metz for a after a trial, Adebayor joined the club in 1999 and played in the U-17 level for two years before joining the second team and Adebayor was a pundit for the BBC Sport's 2010 FIFA World Cup coverage.

In his first season, he played 9 games and scored twice for the 2002–03 season, he scored 17 goals in 35 games and he is signed a new contract with Monaco in 2003 & he scored 7 goals in 17 appearances, helping them reach the 2004 UEFA Champions League Final with 2 goals in 10 games.

Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor says there is 'no chance' that he will join Russian side Zenit St Petersburg this summer and he has a future at City remains uncertain after he spent the second half of last season on loan with Spanish giants Real Madrid.

The Togo forward has previously stated he would be happy to join Real in a permanent basis amid reports he is not wanted as part of Roberto Mancini's plans at City next season and Marseille have been linked with a move for the former Arsenal and Monaco man, while Zenit were also rumoured to have made an a offer.

Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath and Brazilian midfielder Diego agree to part ways

Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath has revealed Brazilian midfielder Diego can leave the club this summer and relationship between club and player has been strained in the recent months and came to a head of the final day and the last season when Diego stormed out of the team hotel after only being named in the bench for a key encounter with Hoffenheim.

Both Magath and Diego sought to patch up their differences in a wake of that incident, indicating a willingness to a work through any problems, but the pair have now confirmed they will go their separate ways following fresh talks after reconvening for pre-season training and the after this conversation it was clear that further co-operation would be difficult and that it is better to separate," said Magath.

Diego is a club-record €15m signing from Juventus last summer and he has a contract until 2014 and Wolfsburg will be reluctant to sell the player in the cheap, with the 26-year-old's talents if not his temperament likely to attract a number of suitors across Europe.

"I felt comfortable in Wolfsburg always, but I made a mistake," said Diego, and who have began his career at the Santos and he has also had spells at Porto and Werder Bremen and it's about both the club and me finding the best solution.

Fifa concern over delay in Brazil World Cup preparation

Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke is concerned Brazil has fallen behind schedule with its preparations for the 2014 World Cup and a new stadium in Sao Paolo will not be ready for the 2013 Confederations Cup, seen as a World Cup dress rehearsal.

Airports and transport links are also reportedly behind schedule and the Valcke said,i won't say Brazil started too late but we are not advanced in Brazil and We don't have stadiums, airports, or a national transportation system.

Brazil are the most successful World Cup nation with five victories and the country has been much-criticised for its planning for winning the rights to a host its first tournament since 1950 and to deliver stadiums is the most important part... it's a lot of work and the Sao Paulo stadium is definitely not a World Cup stadium and that is why it is closed, Valcke said.

Valcke was addressing Russian officials in the Moscow who will host the 2018 World Cup tournament and the informed them they should aim to have a everything in the place two years before the start of the event.

Alexei Sorokin, chief executive of Russia's World Cup organising committee, told the forum 2016 deadline was "absolutely realistic," despite having to build or renovate every stadium and We have to build a lot and We have never hid in the fact that we do not have a single stadium that is up to Fifa standards, he admitted.

37-year-old QPR goalkeeper Radek Cerny has signed a one-year contract for the Premier League newcomers

Radek Cerny Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and Černý turned professional in 1993 for a 17-year-old with Slavia Prague, his home team and his father was a goalkeeper, who started out as a youth at Slavia before playing in a Czech 3 & 4 divisions, while Cerny's older brother Petr was another goalkeeper playing for the club.

The international carrier for Radek Cerny has represented a Czech Republic at the international leave earning 11 caps for the Czech under-21s and he has also represented for a full international level with three caps for the Czech Republic, during his time at Slavia Prague.

goalkeeper Radek Cerny made just two appearances for the Hoops as they won the Championship title last season and Manager Neil Warnock said  "Radek is a great pro and a very good keeper and he deserves this new deal."

Radek Cerny arrived at Loftus Road in this summer of 2008 having previously been on loan at Spurs, but lost his spot to a Paddy Kenny last season and he has won 3 caps for the Czech Republic and played for Union Cheb and Slavia Prague in his homeland before moving to England in January 2005.

Winger Ashley Young has signed for Manchester United from Premier League rivals Aston Villa on a 5 year deal

The 25-year-old Ashley Young joins Man Utd from Aston Villa on a five-year deal reported to have cost United about £17m, passed his medical with a league champions on Thursday.

The opportunity to come to play for one of the biggest clubs and the world is one of a i couldn't turn down and the former Watford player told MUTV and it is a chance to hopefully become part of history by helping them to win their 20th title.

Ashley Young's career for a 1985: Born in Stevenage where he plays school football with future F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton,2003: Makes Watford first-team debut and scores against Millwall,2005: Named club's young player of the year,2006: Scores 15 goals as Watford are promoted to the Premier League,2007: Joins Villa for £9.65m and again scores on his debut,2007: Makes England debut against Austria,2010: Misses out on England World Cup squad,2011: Scores first international goal against Denmark,23 Jun 2011: Signs for Manchester United.

Young had been at Villa for more than 4 years after joining from Hornets but only had one year left on his contract and he has becomes the club's second signing of the summer following the arrival of Phil Jones with Watford set to get 15% of any figure above the £9.65m transfer fee Villa paid to take him from Vicarage Road.

The most important news for a Ashley Young won more penalties than any other player in the 2010/11 Premier League season, winning five of Villa's six spot kicks.

former Porto boss Andre Villas-Boas confirmed as Chelsea manager has signed a three-year deal and is in London

Andre Villas-Boas has been confirmed as Chelsea's new manager and the former Porto boss has signed a three-year deal and is in London on Wednesday preparing to begin work and Villas Boas is the same age as players Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba and won the Portuguese league, League Cup and Europa League last season.

Villas-Boas fact file: 1977: Born in Porto 17 October,1993: Works as a trainee under Sir Bobby Robson at Porto,1994: Achieves Uefa C coaching licence in Scotland,2002: Becomes part of Jose Mourinho's staff at Porto,2004: Follows Mourinho to Chelsea,2008: Moves with Mourinho to Inter Milan,2009: Appointed manager of Academica,2010: Named Porto boss and the 2011: Wins league, cup and Europa League in first season.

Andre was the outstanding candidate for the job and he is one of the most talented young managers in football today, Chelsea said in a statement for a he has already achieved much in a relatively short space of time for his ambition, drive and the determination matches that of a Chelsea and we are confident Andre's leadership of the team will result in greater successes in major domestic and European competitions.

Andre will bring his coaching experience back to a club and he is already very familiar with, having previously worked for three years and he has always been highly regarded at the Chelsea and everyone here looks forward to a welcoming him back and working with him.

Rangers have confirmed they have made a bid for Carlos Cuellar, Allan McGregor to stay

But owner Craig Whyte insists that goalkeeper Allan McGregor is not for the sale and would not be joining new boss Alex McLeish's Villa in the trade and i will have to said that Allan is not for sale for We have not been approached by anybody about him, said Whyte.

We've made a bid for Cuellar and with their managerial change, it has slowed there a bit for a Madrid-born Cuellar joined Rangers from Osasuna in 2007 but after one season left for Villa Park in a £7.8m transfer three years ago as the Scottish Football Writers' Player of the Year.

The 29-year-old had turned down the offer of a new contract and higher wages to play in Premier League in England and left the door open to a possible return and Rangers bid for Carlos Cuellar, Allan McGregor to stay.

The Rangers supporters have been fantastic to me and i am young and I want to play in a highest level and I hope they will always welcome me back," he had said for a i want to thank them for everything.

Last week, former Rangers and the Scotland boss McLeish was appointed Villa manager and has been linked with a move for the McGregor and currently Scotland's first-choice goalkeeper.

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has rejected reports he is staying at Sunderland

Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan saying he is "fully committed" to the club and i am not leaving Sunderland and I am not interested in these rumours of a newspapers and the internet, Gyan told African website.

The Ghanaian scored 11 goals in his debut season on Wearside last term and Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn recently described reports suggesting Gyan was for sale as "embarrassing" and i am fully committed to Sunderland because I love the institution and traditions of this club, Gyan added.

I am staying at Sunderland next season and the foreseeable future as I am looking forward to meeting my team-mates and Sunderland fans when we return next month and Gyan is Sunderland's record signing, having joined from French club Rennes for a fee in the excess of £13m in August 2010.

Gyan made 33 appearances for Sunderland last season and the 25-year-old has endeared himself to Black Cats supporters with his enthusiastic style and some important goals, including an injury-time equaliser in a Wear-Tyne derby against Newcastle in January 2011.

Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas looks set to join Chelsea guided Porto to the Europa League title last season

The 33-year-old Porto coach Andre Villas-Boas looks set to join Chelsea following the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti in May for the to the Europa League title last season.

The Portuguese has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave Porto should another club offer £13.2m for his services in a statement and Porto said they had yet to receive an offer that activated the release clause.

So far this club has not received any communication that this clause has been exercised, nor of the agreement of the coach that is desired and the statement read and the inter Milan have also been linked with Villas-Boas, but the exit clause in his Porto contract proved prohibitive.

Villas-Boas Factfile: Led Porto to league, cup and Europa Cup treble last season and Youngest winner of a European trophy at 33 and the Worked as assistant to Jose Mourinho at Porto, Chelsea and inter milan.

A Chelsea statement said: "We hope to be able to a make an announcement regarding the new manager in a next few days or so, but until then we will not be commenting further on the speculation surrounding that appointment." and Porto also clinched a domestic double under Villas-Boas last season, winning the league and the league cup.

Premier League fixtures: West Brom first up for Manchester United will start the defence of their Premier League title

Arsenal begin with a match at Newcastle, while Chelsea, last season's runners-up, travel to Stoke and Liverpool host Sunderland and Swansea's 1st Premier League match for a Manchester City, while QPR open with a home clash against Bolton and Norwich, back in the top flight after six years, travel to Wigan.

The opening day for a Tottenham and Everton meet at White Hart Lane and Fulham and Aston Villa face each other at Craven Cottage of a Blackburn host Wolves and After facing West Brom, Manchester United play home games against Tottenham and Arsenal.

Arsenal Of the sides that finished in the top four last season, Arsenal's is perhaps the toughest start and the arsene Wenger's men follow up their opener at St James' Park with a home game against Liverpool before a trip to Old Trafford.

The game between Liverpool and Sunderland means Reds midfielder Jordan Henderson could get an immediate run-out against the team he signed from earlier this month in a £20m deal for the 17 September, Manchester United host Chelsea, with other big games coming thick and fast the following month.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson a Lord - MPs

Make Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson a Lord - MPs and Two Labour MPs from Manchester - Graham Stringer and Tony Lloyd - have tabled a Commons motion calling for the 69-year-old Scot to be awarded a peerage.

Ferguson led United to a record 19th league title in May and Ferguson has led Manchester United to 12 Premier League titles and Stringer and Lloyd argue that football should be represented in the House of Lords because of its "economic, social, cultural" importance.

They are 12th Premier League crown of a Red Devils had won under Ferguson, who has also captured in the Champions League twice, the Cup Winners' Cup, the FA Cup 5 times and the League Cup on four occasions.

He also led Aberdeen to three Scottish League titles, four Scottish Cups and the Scottish League Cup and the Cup Winners' Cup and a lifelong socialist, Ferguson was knighted in 1999 when Tony Blair was Prime Minister.

England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce says Ukraine will be under more pressure

"Ukraine under pressure, says England U21 boss Stuart Pearce when they meet in the European Championship on Wednesday."

England drew 1-1 with Spain in a opening Group B game in Denmark, while Ukraine lost 2-1 to a Czech Republic and Everyone's going into the second group games with slightly different mentalitie said Pearce.

Ukraine are probably under a touch more pressure for we have knowing they've probably got to win both remaining matches and Pearce insisted that his side deserved their opening-game draw, which came courtesy of Danny Welbeck's late equaliser after Spain had dominated for long periods in Herning.

As a team we defended very well said Pearce and i know which team was going to go on and win the game when it went to 1-1 and i will ask the question for how many other nations would've thrown the towel in? Maybe in the 87th minute, when they're losing 1-0 and the opposition are keeping the ball very well.

If spirit and confidence for anything to go by England go into Wednesday's match against Ukraine in good shape and the Jack Rodwell is worthy of a starting place and will hope success here in Denmark can be the highlight of what has been an injury-hit season.

Birmingham seek for a new manager replacement for Alex McLeish will leave St Andrew's

Birmingham have begun the process of looking for a new manager after appearing to accept that the club refused to accept McLeish's resignation on Monday, but acting chairman Peter Pannu is looking ahead.

Alex McLeish said, I am discussing the situation with (owner) Carson Yeung and there are at least 6 candidates on the radar and Aston Villa have been in contact about McLeish but it is believed Birmingham want up to £5.4m in compensation.

Names linked with replacing McLeish at St Andrew's include former Newcastle boss Chris Hughton and ex-West Brom manager Roberto di Matteo On Monday, Villa e-mailed Pannu with a view to assessing McLeish's availability.

ALEX McLEISH'S CAREER: Joined Aberden in 1976,Spent 15 years with the Dons, playing under Sir Alex Ferguson,Won 77 caps for Scotland,Managed Motherwell, Hibs and Rangers in Scotland,Guided Gers to domestic treble in 2003 and Guided Birmingham to Carling Cup triumph in February 2011, but Blues were relegated on final day of the season.

The former Rangers manager has two-and-a-quarter years remaining on the extended contract he will be signed in 2010 and having arrived at St Andrew's in a November 2007 and But it is understood that McLeish  currently on holiday in the Corsica  is a pursuing a case for constructive dismissal against Birmingham.

Cristiano Ronaldo would be happy to stay at Real Madrid for another 10 years

Cristiano Ronaldo would relish long Real Madrid stay and He moved to the Bernabeu from Manchester United for £80m in the 2009 and he has now been linked to Manchester City.

The 26-year-old winger told the Cadena Cope radio station for I cannot see myself leaving Madrid and If Madrid president Florentino Perez told me to sign on for 10 years today, I would do it  although I don't know what will happen tomorrow.

The Portugal international scored 53 goals last season of a Jose Mourinho's side won the Copa del Rey and finished second in La Liga and Reports have suggested that City could be lining up a £150m bid for the former Sporting Lisbon man and are prepared to offer £21m a year in wages.

If I was after just money I could have doubled what I have in my account and added Ronaldo I'm very happy here, it has been phenomenal and despite distancing himself from a move to Eastlands, Ronaldo refused to rule out ever joining Real's biggest rivals Barcelona.

Manchester United secure deal for Blackburn's Phil Jones for five-year contract for Blackburn

Manchester United secure deal for Blackburn's Phil Jones have sealed a five-year contract for Blackburn defender Phil Jones in a deal believed to be worth up to £17m.

The England Under-21 centre-half had a medical with the Premier League champions on 8 June before a late hitch delayed the completion of the move and Despite offers from Arsenal and Liverpool, the 19-year-old insisted he only wanted a move to Old Trafford.

A United statement said the club were "delighted" to conclude the transfer and "The player passed a medical in Manchester last week and has agreed a five-year contract," the statement added.

Phil Jones only made his Premier League debut in 2010 March last year but has made a big impact in a first full season and featured of a England U-21s in the 1-1 draw with Spain U-21s on Sunday.

The teenager will face a battle to immediately break into a United's first team with Rio Ferdinand and the Nemanja Vidic of a clear first choice for the centre-half spots.

United striker Wayne Rooney said last week for Phil Jones is a good young English player and One of the toughest defenders I played against last season and Can play midfield too.

former England boss Steve McClaren as their new manager on a three-year contract for Nottingham Forest boss

Nottingham Forest have appointed former England boss Steve McClaren as their new manager on a three-year contract and the 50-year-old replaces Billy Davies, who was sacked by the Championship club on Sunday.

Steve McClaren's last club job in the England was with Middlesbrough and while he has also had the spells in a charge of Dutch side FC Twente and Wolfsburg in Germany.

Steve has a proven record of coaching and managing at club level, said Forest chief executive Mark Arthur and the club moved quickly to secure his services as it is rare for a manager and coach of his undoubted calibre to become available.

His appointment comes after Davies paid for the price and club's failure in a Championship play-offs in the second season in a row.

The role at Forest offers Steve McClaren can chance the re-establish himself in English football after a spell working overseas in Dutch and German football.

McClaren's remarkable success with 20 match winning for the club's first domestic league title for a Netherlands and helped to rehabilitate a reputation badly undermined by his unsuccessful 16-month spell as England boss.

Robin van Persie calls for signings for Arsenal but believes they can challenge for honours next season

Robin van Persie has voiced his frustration after another familiar tale of disappointment at the Arsenal but believes they can challenge for honours next season if a number of new players arrive and the Gunners' latest campaign followed a similar pattern to many others in recent years as a promising situation unravelled from February onwards.

Arsene Wenger's side have not to be won a trophy for 2005 FA Cup and Van Persie believes they should no longer to be considered among the favourites for the Premier League title.

Dutch striker is to be confident Arsenal will be able to compete over the next 12 months if Wenger is active in the transfer market and the every year it goes wrong in an identical way and that is frustrating," Van Persie said in The Sun.

It's still unbelievable we didn't win a Carling Cup and that was the breakthrough moment, showing everyone we could win a cup and create a belief within the team.

Robin van Persie told When you look at the results in a last years, Arsenal shouldn't be talking about winning the league because too many times that has gone wrong.

Arsenal fear that midfielder Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy could leave the club this summer

The pair have only a year left on their deals and Nasri, 23, has been linked with Manchester United, while Clichy, 25, is a rumoured target for Liverpool and they are more significant concern is over the Nasri situation.

But the Gunners, who could also face for a fight to keep  stress that the door is open for Nasri and Clichy to negotiate new deals for a After a sixth season without a trophy, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is expected to strengthen his squad this summer.

He is like to make one signing from France and that it is unlikely to be Belgian midfielder Eden Hazard, who has been linked with the club.

BBC Sport understands Arsenal are working on a deal for the Hazard's Lille team-mate, Ivory Coast forward Gervinho, but reports that it could be completed this weekend appear wide of a mark and as the clubs are struggling to agree a fee.

However, Wenger's hopes of ending the club's trophy drought will be dealt a blow if he loses both Clichy and Nasri signed for the Gunners in July 2008 from Marseille and has publicly stated his uncertainty over his Arsenal future, while not ruling out a move to Manchester United.

Former Manchester City striker Uwe Rosler has been appointed the new manager of League

Brentford turned to a 42-year-old German after St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes rejected for the opportunity to Former Manchester City striker Uwe Rosler has been appointed the new manager of League One Brentford on a two-year deal replace interim boss Nicky Forster last month.

Rosler's previous management experience was gained in Norway with in Lillestrom, Viking Stavanger and most recently Molde, where he was replaced by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last November and he was a popular figure at City, scoring 65 goals in four years with the club during the mid-1990s.

Rosler also played for the Southampton and West Brom before he is playing career ended and  he was diagnosed with cancer in May 2003, and he took his coaching badges while in remission.

Veteran striker Forster led the Bees to an 11th-placed finish after taking over from Andy Scott, who was axed in February, but he has since left the club after being and he wastold he would not be considered for the permanent job and the Former Man City striker confirmed as manager of Brentford.

Real Madrid have appealed Jose ban

The Real boss was handed the punishment of his actions during the ill-tempered UEFA Champions League semi-final for a first leg against Barcelona at a Bernabeu and the Portuguese coach was sent to the stands for his reaction to a Pepe's dismissal and launched into a tirade against Barca during the post-match press conference.

He has already indicated his intention to a take his case for this Court of Arbitration for Sport, if necessary, but first his club have sought a rethink from Uefa.

A statement on a governing body's official website read: "Real Madrid have appealed against the disciplinary verdict handed down to Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho five-match touchline ban by the Uefa control and disciplinary body on May 6, and relating to the Uefa Champions League semi-final first leg between Real Madrid and Barcelona in Madrid on April 27.

Jose Mourinho appeal follows the sending by Uefa of a reasoned decision on June 6 and the date of the hearing will be communicated in due course."

Manager Roberto Martinez set for decision on Aston Villa job

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan expects manager Roberto Martinez to make a swift decision for his future after on approach by the Aston Villa and Martinez, 37, is favourite to succeed Gerard Houllier, who left Villa this month following heart problems.

Whelan told for the BBC 5 live: It's in Roberto's hands and I will support him whatever way he wants to go and i think he will make a decision in a next 24 hours and my gut feeling is a he will stay at Wigan.

Whelan praised the way in a which Villa have conducted themselves after the giving his for permission to talks, and insisted Martinez is a destined to manage at highest level.

I would say to the Aston Villa fans that your club have been superb and so honest," said the 74-year-old and Roberto has done a superb job at Wigan and He's a fine manager and will go to one for the top 6 clubs in Europe.

Meanwhile, Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner released for a statement on a club's website on Thursday he said the selection process was still ongoing.

Former Scotland goalkeeper Paul Gallacher rejoins Pars

Experienced keeper makes move back to East End Park and Gallacher, 31, has penned a 2 year contract with in Pars after leaving for St Mirren in 2009.

Paul Gallacher has made a switch back to East End Park, having kept 25 clean sheets in a 82 appearances during his last spell of the club.

Dunfermline manager Jim McIntyre told for the club's official website: "Paul has been a top goalkeeper over the years and we are delighted to get him and he was sought after by a few other clubs so i am very, very pleased to have secured his signature."

He will now compete for the first-team place with former Saints team-mate Chris Smith and he played in every one of the Dunfermline's First Division matches last season and recently agreed to new deal.

McIntyre added: "It is important that we have two good 'keepers vying for a no.1 spot and Paul's arrival will provide good competition" and Paul Gallacher has sealed his return to SPL newcomers Dunfermline Athletic.

Former Manchester United and England captain Bryan Robson has stepped down as head coach of Thailand

Robson replaced compatriot Peter Reid in the charge of a national team in September 2009 but under his of a guidance there has been little sign of progress.

Thailand have dropped 15 places to 120th placed for a Fifa world rankings since Robson took the helm and he has now decided to leave the role.

Bryan wished to a resign and contract was the terminated by a mutual consent, but I cannot give any more details for said Football Association of the Thailand President Worawi Makudi.

Robson, capped 90 times by a England, underwent surgery for the throat cancer in a March but he had previously said that was eager to resume his coaching duties.

Wigan Athletic striker Conor Sammon enthuses about future for he is eagerly anticipating the start of the 2011/12 season.

Sammon join for a Latics from Kilmarnock in January and scored a key goal during his 7 appearances to help the club retain their Premier League status.

The 24-year-old Sammon is excited about his future at a DW Stadium and he is focused on becoming a regular under manager Roberto Martinez.

Sammon told the club's official website: "In many ways the summer has come at the wrong time for me - I've just had my first start and it's over two months until of the next game!

I can't wait to see what next season will bring and i want to break into a team from the word go next season, and I want to score goals in the Premier League.

It is a really exciting times for both me and the club, and the future is looking extremely positive.

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos Wants Victory Over Azerbaijan To Move Closer To Euro 2012 Qualification

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has urged his side to take another step towards confirming the place in the finals 2012 European Championship on a Tuesday night by the beating Azerbaijan in Baku.

Joachin Low's men extended their perfect run in Group A match win by a 2-1  over Austria on Friday evening, and will be looking to a secure a berth in tournament next summer with victory over the group minnows on Tuesday.

The Bayern Munich man, who played an a important role in Austria win, told Kicker that he felt the team were always on top poistion and that concentration will be key in the seeing off Azerbaijan to secure another three points.

In the first half we had the game under control of a Overall and we adapted well when we lost the ball in attack, and we were able to a counter well.

He played the match against Azerbaijan, he added: "We have to be focused once more, and get the win and It can be our last major step towards the finals."

The absence of a Sami Khedira is likely to give Kroos another outing from the start on Tuesday, against a side that has only managed one win match from its five qualifying outings.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli Prandelli Relishing Republic Of Ireland Test

Despite friendly nature of a italy coach has told players not to take feet off a pedal against Ireland as he wants to see more progress being made.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli expects to see the side rise to the occasion in Tuesday's friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Liege.

La Nazionale are in a good form following Friday's 3-1 win over Estonia in the Euro 2012 qualifier, and the while there are several changes to a starting XI, Prandelli hopes to see the good work continue.

They are exams that can be show us a real dimension of this group of a national team and we have rediscovered of the serenity after World Cup 2010 and the now this Italy can play in this way I want.

FIFA is pleased to announce that 400 clubs to receive share of 2010 FIFA World Cup benefits

FIFA is pleased to announce that 400 clubs affiliated from 55 Member Associations around of a globe are set to obtain a share of a benefits from the successful staging of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

On 14 March 2008 is the FIFA Executive Committee agreed to set aside provisions of USD 40 million and 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and USD 70 million of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil in order to recognise and the important part of a clubs play in a success of the FIFA World Cup.

The payments following the 2010 FIFA World Cup in south africa were distributed via the Member Associations of the clubs and 736 players who participated in the final competition.

A club’s share of a USD 40 million was calculated by the reference to a number of the players from club who were selected for their representative team for a final competition of the 2010 FIFA World Cup south africa and the number of the days each player was at 2010 FIFA World Cup south africa.

22-year-old player Thomas Muller named Hyundai Best Young Player

Thomas Muller was the Hyundai Best Young Player Award at a ceremony held in Munich, Germany today.The 22-year-old player was at the Olympic Stadium to receive the trophy and an ix 35 car and the outstanding performances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Thomas Muller’s pace,the vision and exceptional technical ability mesmerized football fans are around the world during the last year’s FIFA World Cup.for the Scoring 5 goals and with 3 assists, Muller helped Germany to a 3rd-place finish, and knocking out historical rivals England and Argentina along the way.

Muller follows fellow German football stars Franz Beckenbauer (1966) and Lukas Podolski (2006) in a being recognized as the FIFA World Cup’s best young star of a 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

The Hyundai Best Young Player Award was selected by a FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) & open to a players born on are after 1 January 1989 participating at the 2010 FIFA World Cup south africa. Muller beat fellow nominees for a Giovani dos Santos (Mexico) and Andre Ayew (Ghana) to the receive the coveted award.

Speaking at handover ceremony, Oliver Takahashi, FIFA Head of Marketing Alliances & Event Management said, “It is for a great pleasure for FIFA and our Partner, the Hyundai Motor Company to officially recognise Muller as the brightest young star of a year 2010 FIFA World Cup in south africa.