European Football News

Former Tottenham manager Martin Jol is expected to be named as Hamburg's new boss next week.

Atletico Madrid coach Javier Aguirre has warned his players that Champions League qualification is still far from assured despite Thursday's 2-0 victory over Espanyol.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi has stepped down with immediate effect ahead of his appointment for the third time as Italian prime minister.

Barcelona have confirmed that coach Frank Rijkaard will leave the club at the end of the season to be replaced by former midfield ace Josep Guardiola.

Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has dismissed reports linking defender Sergio Ramos with a mega-money move to Chelsea in the summer.

Internazionale coach Roberto Mancini has angrily rubbished reports of a rift between himself and president Massimo Moratti.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster hailed his "exemplary" players after they trashed rivals Barcelona 4-1 on Wednesday evening.

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard refused to answer questions on his future following Wednesday evening's 4-1 mauling at the hands of Real Madrid.

Newly-crowned champions Bayern Munich celebrated winning the Bundesliga title at the weekend with a 2-0 victory over Arminia Bielefeld on Wednesday.