Panama have named locally-based Englishman Gary Stempel as their new national team coach. Stempel replaces Costa Rican Alexandre Guimaraes.

Ivan Klasnic, who recovered from a kidney transplant to play for Croatia at EURO 2008, has signed for Nantes following his release by Werder Bremen.

Gregory Coupet has revealed his dream to keep goal for France at South Africa 2010, and hopes his move to Atletico Madrid will help him realise this.

New Fenerbahce coach Luis Aragones will have his EURO 2008-winning striker Dani Guiza at his disposal after they signed him from Real Mallorca.

Frank Lampard wants to remain a Chelsea player according to Luiz Felipe Scolari, who has revealed his admiration for the England midfielder.

Guus Hiddink has played down his ability to inspire teams to unlikely runs during major tournaments, and advised his former side Korea Republic.

Chelsea have confirmed they rejected an approach by Inter Milan, coached by their former manager Jose Mourinho, to talk to Frank Lampard.

After winning over the fans and guiding LDU to the Copa Libertadores title, Edgardo Bauza can look forward to his next challenge: Japan 2008.

George Boateng appears to be on his way out of Middlesbrough after they gave the Dutch midfielder permission to speak to other clubs.

Real Madrid's Robinho and Barcelona's Ronaldinho have been included in the Brazil squad for the Men's Olympic Football Tournament in August.

Former England striker Andy Cole has realised a dream by signing for hometown club Nottingham Forest following his release by Sunderland.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo has had "successful" surgery on his ankle in Amsterdam, the club confirmed in a statement on Monday.

Murata made headlines by signing Aldair last year, and they are now trying to reunite the defender with his USA 1994-winning team-mate Romario.

A Zenit St Petersberg spokesman has revealed that Andrei Arshavin has his sights set on a move to Barcelona and not the English Premier League.

Peter Crouch has moved a step closer to rejoining Portsmouth after they received permission to hold talks with the Liverpool forward.

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is to undergo ankle surgery in Amsterdam on Monday, the hospital where he is being treated confirmed.

Michael Ballack has said he is in no rush to sign a new contract with Chelsea, but insists that he is keen to stay at Stamford Bridge.

Australia will play South Africa and the Netherlands in warm-up games in August and September ahead of their FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

Atletico Madrid have signed Brazilian midfielder Paulo Assuncao from Portuguese side Porto for an undisclosed fee.

Namibia have named Belgian Tom Saintfiet as coach for their two remaining FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon conceded that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo will likely stay with the English side next season.

Iranian league champions Persepolis have lured back their talismanic Iranian-American coach Afshin Qotbi with a new two-year contract.

Tadanari Lee was the lone goal scorer in Kashiwa Reysol's 1-0 win over Gamba Osaka, which keeps Kashiwa within three points of the J-League leaders.

Former France and Manchester United star Eric Cantona was on hand Saturday to inaugurate a football stadium name after him in Tignes, France.

Brazil international Geovanni has signed a two-year contract with Hull City after being released on a free transfer by Manchester City.

Spain's UEFA EURO 2008-winning coach Luis Aragones on Saturday signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Fenerbahce.