Kaka & Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad for Confederations Cup

Former Ballon d'Or winners Kaka and Ronaldinho have both been left out of the Brazil squad for this summer's Confederations Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder and Atletico Mineiro attacker are among a long list of Luiz Felipe Scolari's culled casualties. Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, Sao Paulo playmaker Ganso and Manchester United full-back Rafael have also been omitted from the Selecao's 23-strong squad for the tournament. There is no room for Chelsea's Ramires but Blues team-mates David Luiz and Oscar have been called upon, as has relegated QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar. Bayern Munich duo Dante and Luiz Gustavo have both been summoned, while Neymar is the star attraction in a stellar attacking quintet that also features Leandro Damiao, Hulk, Lucas Moura and Fred. Barcelona full-back Dani Alves has a place in Felipao's squad despite being criticised this year for his form dropping, while Thiago Silva has secured a spot in the home tournament having ledc Paris Saint-Germain to success this season. Tournament hosts Brazil have been drawn in the same group as Italy, Mexico and Japan and will kick-off the defence of their Confederations Cup crown against the latter of the trio on June 15.

Barcelona chief reveals summer spending plan

Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that the club hope to sign three players this summer.

Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Espanyol on Saturday night handed the Blaugrana their fourth title in five seasons but the Catalans' humiliating 7-0 aggregate defeat by Bayern Munich in the semi-finals of the Champions League has impressed upon the club's hierarchy the need to strengthen during the close-season.

"Victor Valdes has told us that he will not continue, so we need to try to find a replacement goalkeeper this summer," Bartomeu is quoted as saying by SPORT. "But also a central defender and a forward.

Mikel, his Boss backman

Mikel Obihas joined the chorus of player voices urging the Chelsea management to bring back Jose Mourinho for a second tenure at Stamford Bridge. Mourinho left Chelsea in 2007 and the Blues have had seven managers in the time he has been gone "The club is crazy, it is. But we have to keep doing our job. We're players,” Mikel told Skysports

Arsenal Boss insists

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has denied that he has been contacted by Paris Saint-Germain and insists that he will stay at the Emirates Stadium this summer.Following Sir Alex Ferguson's imminent retirement from Manchester United, Wenger is set to become the Premier League's longest-serving manager.But after another trophyless season in north London, there were reports that the Ligue 1 big-spenders wanted the Frenchman to take charge, however, the Gunners boss is adamant that he will not breach his contract to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Parc des Princes

I am ready to part with my money.

Peter Odemwingie has revealed that he was ready to part with his own money last January to make the move to Queens Park Rangers, which was botched at the last minute. The winger drove from Birmingham only to be blocked at the gate as both clubs had not reached an agreement on his transfer turning him into a pariah of sorts at the Hawthorns. “I’ve had probably the worst four months of my whole life,”

Who's the greatest? Enyeama v Rufai

On June 12, 2002, football fans at the Nagai Stadium were taken aback they watched in disbelief as a relatively unknown 19-year-old goalkeeper made a series of mind-blowing saves against the Three Lions of England. Little did they know, this young man was announcing his arrival as a net-minder extraordinaire. Vincent Enyeama's brilliant save from a lightening goal-bound Paul Scholes missile even drew applause from David Seaman in the opposing goal.

While in service, Peter Rufai, fondly called ‘Dodo Mayana’, was the hero for young, upcoming Nigerian prospects including his successor. Enyeama even took things a step further, emulating his hero's hair cut which many believed was the untold secret of his mind-blowing heroics in between the goal post.

Mourinho & Falcao are Chelsea-bound

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Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal to re-join Chelsea as their manager this summer and is poised to bring €59 million striker Radamel Falcao with him.The Chelsea high command, led by Roman Abramovich, have been in talks with Mourinho’s camp for months about a sensational return for the man who led the club to two Premier League titles during his first spell in charge from 2004-2007.

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United: Van Persie penalty earns a point on his Emirates return

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Theo Walcott gave the hosts the lead inside the second minute as Arsenal raced out of the blocks but they were pegged back at the end of the half courtesy of a Van Persie penalty. After a week's worth of speculation Van Persie started on his return to the Emirates, while Lukas Podolski also made a rare start as Arsenal's central striker with Olivier Giroud missing through suspension

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