Football

The midfielder's current deal expires in 2012.

Denilson has re-joined his former club Sao Paulo on a season-long loan.

The Albiceleste were defeated at the quarter-final stage after a 5-4 penalty loss to bitter rivals Uruguay.

Cesar Farias could not hide his delight in leading Venezuela to the last four for the first time after their victory over Chile.

Brazil faces Paraguay in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Sunday.

Venezuela rallied for a 3-3 draw in a thrilling Group B encounter.

"He threatened me - he said if I didn't accept the club's stance, they would make me sit on the bench or in the stands."

Chile improved to 4 points from two matches and Uruguay has 2 points.

Costa Rica went ahead through Josue Martinez's goal in the 60th minute and extended the lead with Joel's Campbell's strike in the 79th.

Brown has signed a four-year deal at the Stadium of Light for an undisclosed fee.

Manchester City manager believes Tevez will now commit himself to City.

It is understood that the 25-year-old will undergo a medical over the weekend.

The squad is largely the same as last year's at the World Cup in South Africa.

City's knockout clash against Aris Thessaloniki last February in the Europa League was the target for the scam.

Ganso was quoted as saying he planned on moving to AC Milan in January.

the Spain international has maintained that it is his dream to play for the Catalans at some point in his career.