Soccer News

Britain drops tax charges on overseas soccer teams (AP)

In an effort to lure the 2011 Champions League final to Wembley, British officials said Monday that any overseas teams playing in that match would receive a tax exemption. Players from foreign teams are liable for taxes on earnings from bonuses and endorsements when they appear at events in Britain, such as Wednesday's UEFA Cup final in Manchester between Scotland's Rangers and Russia's Zenit St.

Charlton hails record-equalling Giggs (AFP)

Sir Bobby Charlton insisted he was delighted to see Ryan Giggs equal his Manchester United appearance record.

Barcelona's Thuram wants to keep playing next year (AFP)

Barcelona's French defender Lilian Thuram said Monday he wants to keep playing football next season even though his contract with the Spanish giants is not expected to be renewed when it expires at the end of June.

Happy Sissoko doubts Gerrard will quit Anfield (Reuters)

Juventus midfielderMohamed Sissoko said on Monday he had no regrets about leavingLiverpool in January but did not expect Steven Gerrard to followhim to Italy.

S.America round-up-Penarol beat eight-man Nacional (Reuters)

Nacional had threeplayers sent off in the second half as they lost 4-2 toarch-rivals Penarol in the meeting of Uruguay's most popularclubs at the weekend.

O'Neill asks Lerner to help keep Barry (AFP)

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill wants the club's owner Randy Lerner to help him persuade Gareth Barry to turn down a move to Liverpool.

United keen to build on title success (Reuters)

Premier Leaguechampions Manchester United are determined to build on theirlatest success and will strengthen their squad to do so, chiefexecutive David Gill said.