Latest transfers speculations Wednesday 05.07.06
All the latest football gossip
Wednesday's gossip column
Wayne Rooney could be hit with a five-match ban by Fifa if he does not decide to apologise for his sending off against Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has told friends in Portugal that he does not want to go back to Manchester United.
Fifa's decision to ban Greek clubs from European competition could allow Liverpool straight into the group stages of the Champions League.
West Ham are poised to add to their summer spending spree by swooping for Chelsea's forgotten striker Carlton Cole.
Manchester City are trying to pip Bolton for the services of Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is being linked with Celtic after being released by Middlesbrough.
Martin O'Neill is wanted by Australia as a replacement for coach Gus Hiddink.
Liverpool's injury-hit keeper Chris Kirkland is expected to agree a season-long loan to Wigan.
Reds boss Rafa Benitez may turn his attention to Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant.
Real Madrid will find it difficult to persuade Arsenal to sell Cesc Fabregas, the midfielder's agent said.
Germany gossip
World Cup legend Pele has blasted Sven-Goran Eriksson for playing Wayne Rooney as a lone striker for England.
Gary Neville has insisted he will never announce his retirement from international football.
Brand experts have forecasted that David Beckham's decision to stand down as England captain could cost the FA £20m in sponsorship revenue.
Portugal boss "big Phil" Scolari has reacted angrily to claims that his team are cheats.
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wants club colleague Steven Gerrard to be named as the next England captain.
England defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is embarrassed to go out after the team's sorry exit from the World Cup.
Brazilian legend Zico has agreed a two-year deal to coach Fenerbahce in the Turkish league, after his four years in charge of Japan ended in Germany, where the side finished bottom of group F.
Karel Bruckner is expected to sign a new two-year contract to continue as Czech Republic coach, despite the team's failure to qualify for the knockout stages this year.
Sepp Blatter wants to pursue the idea of using two referees in matches.
World cup fun
Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata is busy making impressive plans after announcing his retirement from international football, preparing to launch a fashion brand bearing his name and considering enrolling at the famous Harvard Business School. (Times)
Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy, girlfriend of Ashley Cole, has slammed the other wives and girlfriends of England players for "living off" them but excluded Victoria Beckham from criticism because "she has a career too".
Regards Satdude.
All the latest football gossip
Wednesday's gossip column
Wayne Rooney could be hit with a five-match ban by Fifa if he does not decide to apologise for his sending off against Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has told friends in Portugal that he does not want to go back to Manchester United.
Fifa's decision to ban Greek clubs from European competition could allow Liverpool straight into the group stages of the Champions League.
West Ham are poised to add to their summer spending spree by swooping for Chelsea's forgotten striker Carlton Cole.
Manchester City are trying to pip Bolton for the services of Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is being linked with Celtic after being released by Middlesbrough.
Martin O'Neill is wanted by Australia as a replacement for coach Gus Hiddink.
Liverpool's injury-hit keeper Chris Kirkland is expected to agree a season-long loan to Wigan.
Reds boss Rafa Benitez may turn his attention to Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant.
Real Madrid will find it difficult to persuade Arsenal to sell Cesc Fabregas, the midfielder's agent said.
Germany gossip
World Cup legend Pele has blasted Sven-Goran Eriksson for playing Wayne Rooney as a lone striker for England.
Gary Neville has insisted he will never announce his retirement from international football.
Brand experts have forecasted that David Beckham's decision to stand down as England captain could cost the FA £20m in sponsorship revenue.
Portugal boss "big Phil" Scolari has reacted angrily to claims that his team are cheats.
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher wants club colleague Steven Gerrard to be named as the next England captain.
England defender Rio Ferdinand has admitted he is embarrassed to go out after the team's sorry exit from the World Cup.
Brazilian legend Zico has agreed a two-year deal to coach Fenerbahce in the Turkish league, after his four years in charge of Japan ended in Germany, where the side finished bottom of group F.
Karel Bruckner is expected to sign a new two-year contract to continue as Czech Republic coach, despite the team's failure to qualify for the knockout stages this year.
Sepp Blatter wants to pursue the idea of using two referees in matches.
World cup fun
Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata is busy making impressive plans after announcing his retirement from international football, preparing to launch a fashion brand bearing his name and considering enrolling at the famous Harvard Business School. (Times)
Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy, girlfriend of Ashley Cole, has slammed the other wives and girlfriends of England players for "living off" them but excluded Victoria Beckham from criticism because "she has a career too".
Regards Satdude.