Football

Barcelona have successfully concluded contract talks with new head coach Tito Vilanova.

The Red Devils have confirmed the highly-rated midfielder has already passed a medical and agreed a four-year contract.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the second youngest English player after Wayne Rooney at the European Championship.

Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk is facing revolt led by vice-captain van der Vaart after defeat to Denmark.

Vicente de Bosque's side won the friendly comfortably ahead of Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.

It has been alleged that the former Italy international was aware of a plot to arrange the outcome of a crucial Serie B clash between Siena and Novara.

The Barcelona midfielder will miss a big chunk of Spain's preparations for Euro 2012 after being ruled out for seven to 10 days with a hamstring strain.

France failed to reach the knock-out stages at the 2008 European Championship and the 2010 World Cup.

Drogba, who scored the decisive penalty to defeat Bayern Munich in the shoot-out of the Champions League final on Saturday, is out of contract next month.

Drogba scored the decisive penalty to defeat Bayern Munich in the shoot-out, after earning Chelsea an unlikely reprieve with an 88th-minute headed goal to level at 1-1.

Gary Cahill and David Luiz are both fit to play for Chelsea.

The Portugal and Manchester United winger says he wants to play a big role in the tournament.

The former Manchester United striker has opted not to renew his contract with Malaga.

In a season when City beat rivals United twice, team coach Roberto Mancini dedicated the title to the fans.

The centre back recalled the disappointment of hearing about the goal which gave Manchester City the title.

Manchester United look likely to lose their Premier League crown to rivals Manchester City.