Landon Donovan likes what he sees from the US football squad after qualifying for the World Cup, but knows much more work is needed to make the most of their chances next June in South Africa.

Charlie Davies, a 23-year-old forward for the United States, underwent surgery Tuesday afternoon after being injured in a one-car crash early Tuesday morning, US Soccer Federation officials said.

Three days after experiencing the joy of qualifying for the World Cup, the US football squad was stunned and saddened Tuesday after starting forward Charlie Davies was hurt in a fatal crash.

France coach Raymond Domenech on Tuesday welcomed Juventus striker David Trezeguet´s comments about wanting to return to the national set-up.

Diego Maradona´s two-time world champions Argentina will go all out for glory and seek to stun their hosts Uruguay on the counter attack to ensure a berth in next summer´s World Cup finals, striker Martin Palermo said Tuesday.

The spate of new contracts for Chelsea´s current squad continued Wednesday with Brazilian centreback Alex signing a new four-year deal at the English Premier League leaders.

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz says he “respects” Real Madrid´s decision to prevent injured star Cristiano Ronaldo from travelling to watch his country´s final World Cup qualifier against Malta.

Germany coach Joachim Löw will give several fringe players the chance to impress in the final World Cup qualifier against Finland in Hamburg.

Pablo Aimar’s agent has revealed Lazio are interested in his client, but Benfica have stressed they do not wish to sell the Argentine.

The French League have decided to postpone the 11th round of Ligue 1 fixtures to give France players ample rest ahead of the World Cup play-offs.

Patrick Vieira has revealed he will only leave Inter Milan in the summer and not in January as was initially expected.

Serie A club Genoa are no longer interested in signing Inter Milan wingers Mancini and Ricardo Quaresma, according to club president Enrico Preziosi.

Maicon’s agent Antonio Caliendo has refused to comment on speculation linking his client with a move to Manchester United.

Julio Baptista has no intention of leaving Roma in the near future, according to his agent.

Ipswich star David Norris hopes to be back from a knee ligament injury before the turn of the year after making rapid strides in his recovery.

Winger Juan Mata is confident Spain will still be a force to be reckoned with against Bosnia-Herzegovina even though the European champions will be missing a host of first-choice stars as they bid to complete a perfect qualifying campaign.

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has wasted no time in launching preparations for next year´s World Cup, insisting that anyone can force their way into his plans.

Czech midfielder Rudolf Skacel is going back to Slavia Prague after his contract with strugglers Southampton expired in the spring, the top flight Czech club said on its website on Tuesday.

Former Monaco playmaker Camel Meriem has admitted he would be interested in moving to the Premier League after being linked with Bolton.

John Terry insists Rio Ferdinand is determined to make up for his Ukraine blunder in England´s final World Cup qualifier against Belarus.

John Terry insists Rio Ferdinand is determined to make up for his Ukraine blunder in England´s final World Cup qualifier against Belarus.

Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko claims he turned down the chance to join both Barcelona and Manchester United 11 years ago in favour of a move to AC Milan.

The Chinese Super League suspended Australian import Joel Griffiths for seven matches Tuesday after the striker made an obscene gesture to the crowd during a recent match with his Beijing Guoan side.

Sheffield United midfielder Ryan France aims to seize his chance after forcing his way into Kevin Blackwell’s first-team plans

Coach Joachim Loew has insisted Germany must finish their World Cup qualification campaign here Wednesday with a victory over Finland with places at South Africa 2010 up for grabs.

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has described rumours linking David James with a move away in January as “a load of rubbish”.

Crisis-hit AC Milan head into a perilous pair of matches in the coming week that could make or break their season, but Brazilian forward Ronaldinho believes that could inspire his team.

Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of England´s final World Cup qualifier, against Belarus on Wednesday, with a groin injury.

The Belgian FA has asked FIFA to stop Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini from playing for his club this Saturday.

Wantaway Standard Liege midfielder Milan Jovanovic, who scored twice for Serbia at the weekend, is in talks with Spanish top flight club Valencia.