Jurgen Klinsmann is on the verge of signing for the Italian side Parma, in the process disappointing Tottenham, Everton and Bolton Wanderers.

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European round-up

European round-up

There were questions about the game, his goal and the prospect of becoming the first Italian to play in the FA Cup final. Fabrizio Ravanelli, his mood one of quiet celebration following Middlesbrough's 2-0 FA Cup sixth-round win at Derby County on Saturday, answered them all at length.

Trevor Haylett meets a pair of gifted England players with one goal in common

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: Close attentions hold no fears for Chelsea's inspiration while Ferguson is poised to return to Brown's fold; Italy's pocket-sized playmaker is ready to walk tall at Wembley, he tells Clive White

Simon Turnbull describes how a Toon idol turned jeers to cheers

Mark Hughes, whose appearance as a substitute sparked Chelsea's revival at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, said yesterday that unlike some of his colleagues in the game, he was not going to complain about being left on the bench.

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Polish football could be the latest recipient of the Premiership's new-found wealth following news that Blackburn Rovers are prepared to pay Widzew Lodz pounds 4m for Alexander Citko.

Arrigo Sacchi has gone home. Bruised and battered by months of media persecution, the 50-year-old made a dignified exit from guiding the fortunes of the Italian national team and returned yesterday to Milan - the club where he made his name.

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Leeds United's unsettled Swedish striker Tomas Brolin fears that his career may be over following the collapse of his loan move to Sampdoria.