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Jack in the bag for Gunners Arsenal have tied up promising teenager Jack Wilshere on a new long-term contract as Arsene Wenger's London club continue to look to the future.

USA go for Gold again Fresh from winning silver at the FIFA Confederations Cup, Bob Bradley's new-look US are aiming for glory and gold at the 2009 CONCACAF showpiece event.

Materazzi thrilled with new deal Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi has expressed his delight at being handed a contract extension which will keep him at the San Siro until 2012.

Juve given D'Agostino deadline Juventus have until 6 July to meet Udinese's asking price for Italy midfielder Gaetano D'Agostino, the Udine side's owner Giampaolo Pozzo has declared.

Villa reject Bramble rumours Although they are keen to sign a centre-back following Martin Laursen's retirement, Aston Villa have dismissed talk of a move for Titus Bramble.

Albiol cruises through Real medical Real Madrid's medical chief Carlos Diez has lauded Raul Albiol's condition after the Spain centre-back passed a medical at the Bernabeu.

Stoke deny Martins link Stoke City are not interested in signing Obafemi Martins according to chairman Peter Coates, who does not envisage James Collins joining the Potters.

Donadoni: I'm counting on Lavezzi Napoli coach Roberto Donadoni expects Ezequiel Lavezzi to turn up for pre-season training on 10 July and to be at his disposal in the 2009/10 season.

Gala swoop for Keita Kader Keita will link up with his former Lyon strike partner Milan Baros next season, after ending his stay at the Stade Gerland and joining Galatasaray.

Laporta talks Villa and Eto'o Joan Laporta has said Barcelona would like to sign David Villa but only at the right price, and told of his disappointment at the Samuel Eto'o saga.

Ze Roberto: Hamburg is perfect Ze Roberto has revealed he turned down moves to the English top flight to join Hamburg, who he will represent as a scout after hanging up his boots.

Corinthians clinch cup crown A 2-2 draw sealed Corinthians a 4-2 aggregate win over Internacional in the Copa do Brasil final, and qualified them for the Copa Libertadores 2010.

Inter snap up Thiago Motta Thiago Motta has joined Inter Milan from Genoa, with Francesco Bolzoni, Leonardo Bonucci and Riccardo Meggiorini heading in the opposite direction.

Asia's bygone heroes With Asia the first continent to complete automatic qualifying for South Africa 2010, FIFA.com takes a look back at some stars of past campaigns.

Souza: Nothing is impossible Souza lifted the Libertadores trophy in 2005. Eager to do it again, he must first help Gremio recover a two-goal deficit in their semi-final with Cruzeiro.

NMMU: launch of the third edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme NMMU in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) has officially launched the 3rd edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme of sport management.

Hughes has high hopes for City Manchester City Mark Hughes feels the club is starting to head towards a position in keeping with the level of expectation for the Blues.

Estudiantes reach Copa final Argentina's Estudiantes reached the Copa Libertadores final via an aggregate win over Uruguay's Nacional with Mauro Boselli the hero.

Inamoto's hunger for a third World Cup Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto has signed for French Ligue 1 side Rennes hoping the move will help his cause for a third FIFA World Cup finals appearance.

Lillestrom relegation worries eased Lillestrom have moved four points clear of automatic relagation with a hard-fought 3-2 home win against fifth-placed IK Start.