England earn Fair Play prize   An extra English club will compete in the first qualifying round of next season's UEFA Cup after England's FA finished top of the 2007/08 UEFA Fair Play standings. Romania win a group stage bonus   Romania are guaranteed a presence in the 2008/09 UEFA Champions League group stage as a reward for their impressive progress in UEFA's club competitions. Dutch dealt strong hand in UEFA Cup   The Netherlands will launch a four-pronged pursuit of another UEFA Cup title next season after being given four tickets for the first round of the 2008/09 edition. Visas free of charge for Zenit fans   The United Kingdom authorities have announced that visas will be free of charge for FC Zenit St. Petersburg fans coming with tickets to next week's UEFA Cup final. Advocaat shakes up UEFA Cup cocktail   A scouting trip to Glasgow has not unsettled Dick Advocaat as his FC Zenit St. Petersburg side stand "one game away from making history" in the UEFA Cup. Rooney ready for United return   Manchester United FC manager Sir Alex Ferguson says that Wayne Rooney will be fit for the UEFA Champions League final and may yet feature at Wigan Athletic FC. Manchester hosts clash of cultures   Attack will meet defence in next week's UEFA Cup final at the City of Manchester Stadium as high-scoring FC Zenit St. Petersburg tackle a resilient Rangers FC side. McCulloch fit for final voyage   Having made a swift recovery from an ankle problem, Lee McCulloch hopes Rangers FC's "fantastic journey" will conclude with UEFA Cup final victory in Manchester. England leads end-of-season gold rush   Eight more league titles and two domestic cups will be up for grabs this weekend with some decisive final-day fixtures scheduled in England, Switzerland and Turkey. Austria get head start on EURO training   Austria became the first team to start their UEFA EURO 2008™ preparations as Josef Hickersberger welcomed his home-based players to their training headquarters. Grant says title-chasing Chelsea are England's form side (Reuters)   Chelsea manager Avram Grant believes his side are playing the best football in England as they prepare for the title-deciding final day in the Premier League. England roundup-United hoping for Vidic return (Reuters)   (adds more team news) Sven confirms City departure on the cards (AFP)   Sven-Goran Eriksson has publicly admitted for the first time that he could be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. England earn extra place in UEFA Cup (Reuters)   (adds detail, byline) Steaua owner Becali faces charge of offering bribes (Reuters)   Romanian prosecutors opened a criminal inquiry against Steaua Bucharest owner Gigi Becali on Friday, accusing him of trying to bribe players and officials from another team. Man City set to benefit from extra UEFA Cup berth (AFP)   The Football Association (FA) have been awarded an extra place in the first qualifying round of next season's UEFA Cup after finishing first in UEFA's Fair Play competition, European football's governing body announced on Friday. England gets extra UEFA Cup spot (AP)   England will get an extra club in next season's UEFA Cup after topping European soccer's Fair Play league. The extra club, still to be decided, will be added to the three which have already qualify from England -- League Cup winner Tottenham, the fifth-place finisher in the Premier League and the winner of the May 17 FA Cup final between Portsmouth and League Championship club Cardiff City.

Scolari plays down City link, Benfica target Sven England earn extra place in UEFA Cup on fair play O'Neill blasts 'absolutely crazy' Benitez over Barry Czech Republic captain Rosicky to miss Euro 2008 Wenger: 'Nothing' in Hleb exit claim Ex-Liverpool star Lee lined up as Benitez assistant Wenger refutes Hleb 'to leave Arsenal' claims England lands extra Uefa Cup slot   England get an additional club in next season's Uefa Cup after topping Europe's fair play rankings. Rijkaard to leave Barcelona post   Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard will step down at the end of the season and be replaced by Josep Guardiola. Berlusconi leaves AC Milan post   AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi resigns from his position in charge of the Serie A giants with immediate effect. Albertz tipping Rangers for glory   Former Rangers star Jorg Albertz is backing the Glasgow side for Uefa Cup final success. Big screens for Uefa Cup finale   Fans without tickets for the Uefa Cup final in Manchester will be able to watch the game on big screens around the city. Advocaat puts Rangers love aside   Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat says he will not be sentimental against old club Rangers in the Uefa Cup final. Real Madrid crush Barcelona   Real Madrid celebrate winning the Spanish league title by humiliating rivals Barcelona in the El Clasico derby. Russia gives fans visa reprieve   Russia waives visa requirements for a 72-hour period for football fans with a ticket for the Champions League final in Moscow. Prem getting stronger - Fergie Xavi: Players to blame for Rijkaard's dismissal Germany's Loew faces first big test at Euro 2008 Side Kicks are here to help Fletcher: United seeking revenge Fergie pencils Rooney in for Moscow Hleb will leave Arsenal - Agent FA inaction riles Fergie Portugal thwarted by defiant Serbia FA Cup - Fergie surprise at Boateng Ronaldo doubtful for Serbia clash Real Madrid eyes to sign C.Ronaldo and Kaka Zurawski puts Poles 5 points clear Pretty Boy Injured

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