Shevchenko eyes Sampdoria move

Chelsea's Ukrainian striker Andriy Shevchenko is reported to be considering a loan spell with Italian Serie A side Sampdoria.

Holders Sfaxien draw in South Africa

Sfaxien of Tunisia erased a 2-0 half-time deficit to share points with South African side Platinum Stars in the African Confederation Cup on Sunday.

Klinsmann enjoys start at Bayern helm

Jurgen Klinsmann, Germany coach in 2006, saw Bayern Munich run out 7-1 winners in his first match in charge of the Bundesliga champions.

Colombia’s player Victor Aristizabal (R) embraces Uruguay’s soccer star Enzo Francescoli (L) during

Colombia's player Victor Aristizabal (R) embraces Uruguay's soccer star Enzo Francescoli (L) during his grand farewell soccer match in Medellin July 12, 2008. Aristizabal played in Brazil and Colombia and is also the player with the most number of goals in the Colombian soccer history with 348. REUTERS/Albeiro Lopera(COLOMBIA)

Real Madrid sell Granero to Getafe

Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero has made last year's loan to Getafe permanent after signing a five-year deal with the club.

Juergen Klinsmann, new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich, wave

Juergen Klinsmann, new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich, waves to supporters as he arrives for his first match with his team at the soccer stadium of amateur club SV Lippstadt prior to their friendly match July 13, 2008. Klinsmann is the successor to Ottmar Hitzfeld, who left Bayern Munich after Germany's last year Bundesliga season to become coach of the Swiss national soccer team. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (Germany)

Juergen Klinsmann (R), new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich s

Juergen Klinsmann (R), new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich smiles while sitting on the bench during his first match with his new team at the soccer stadium of amateur club SV Lippstadt in Lippstadt July 13, 2008. Klinsmann is the successor to Ottmar Hitzfeld who left Bayern Munich to become coach of the Swiss national soccer team. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (GERMANY)

Smith ton as England struggle

GRAEME SMITH struck a gutsy century as bowlers failed to repeat yesterday's heroics

Juergen Klinsmann (R), new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich a

Juergen Klinsmann (R), new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich arrives for his first match with his team at the soccer stadium of amateur club SV Lippstadt, prior to their friendly match, July 13, 2008. Klinsmann is the successor to Ottmar Hitzfeld, who left Bayern Munich to become coach of the Swiss national soccer team. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (GERMANY)

Juergen Klinsmann (L), new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich s

Juergen Klinsmann (L), new coach of German first division Bundesliga soccer champion Bayern Munich smiles as he is surrounded by the media prior to his first match with his team at the soccer stadium of amateur club SV Lippstadt, prior to their friendly match, July 13, 2008. Klinsmann is the successor to Ottmar Hitzfeld, who left Bayern Munich to become coach of the Swiss national soccer team. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach (GERMANY)