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Franck Ribery has admitted he wants to leave Bayern Munich but only to join Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have continued their huge summer spending spree by signing Karim Benzema from Lyon for £29.7million on a six-year contract.

AC Milan target Edin Dzeko has confirmed that he will be staying put with German champions Wolfsburg this summer.

French outfit Lyon insist they have not recieved any official offer for Karim Benzema, despite a number of clubs targeting the striker.

Stuart Pearce is forced to reshuffle his pack for the European Under-21 final and has called on his players to show their guts.

Gennaro Gattuso is set to remain at AC Milan after offering to take a pay cut to extend his stay at the San Siro.

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a six-year deal with Real Madrid and his world record £80million transfer will be completed on July 1.

Bayern Munich have told Manchester United and Chelsea that star forward Franck Ribery is "irreplaceable" and not for sale at any price.

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque claims they were surprised by the United States after their 2-0 Confederations Cup semi-final defeat.

Striker Karim Benzema will snub offers from top European clubs and spend another season at French club Lyon, according to his agent.

Marcello Lippi admits Italy are going through a 'difficult time' following their disappointing showing at the Confederations Cup.

David Trezeguet has confirmed his desire to stay at Juventus next season despite speculation surrounding his future.

Valencia hotshot and Real Madrid target David Villa doesn't expect his future to be resolved any time soon.

England boss Fabio Capello has praised the work of Stuart Pearce and Ray Clemence and claims having English coaches is vital.

Arsenal starlet The Walcott is confident England's Under 21s can win the European Championship after reaching the semi-final stage.