Inter expected to coast into final

ROME, Italy (Reuters) -- Holders Inter Milan look set for a San Siro stroll on Thursday as they protect a 3-0 Italian Cup semifinal lead over Sampdoria.

Denilson times his run to perfection
When Denilson was signed on the transfer deadline last August the 18-year-old defensive midfielder's arrival at Arsenal for a reported 3.5m was overshadowed not just by that of William Gallas but by his Brazilian compatriot Julio Baptista.

Arbeloa joins Reds' Spanish armada
MADRID, Spain (Reuters) -- Deportivo Coruna have agreed to sell defender Alvaro Arbeloa to Liverpool, the Primera Liga side said on Tuesday.

Bottoms Up!
BOTTOMS UP! HULL 1 (Forster 45), UNITED 2 (He ath 21, Thompson 49) Hull: Myhill, Ricketts, Dawson, Delaney, Ashbee, Turner, Forster, France (Bridges 61), Marney, Parkin (Duffy 85), Windass (Elliott 80). Subs: Duke, Coles.

Ronaldo completes move to AC Milan
MADRID, Spain -- AC Milan have finally completed the signing of Brazilian international striker Ronaldo from Real Madrid.

Bale to leave United waiting
Gareth Bale looks set to stay at Southampton until the end of the season despite the efforts of Tottenham and Manchester United to sign him this month.

Rampant Liverpool outgun West Ham
LONDON, England -- Liverpool gave West Ham a lesson in finishing as brilliant goals from Dirk Kuyt and Peter Crouch gave them a 2-1 victory at Upton Park.

Seven newcomers named by Staunton
DUBLIN, Republic of Ireland -- Ireland manager Steve Staunton has named seven uncapped players in a 24-man squad for the Euro 2008 Group D qualifier in San Marino on February 7. 'I knew when I took the job that there were young players with the


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