PUMA announced today it has signed a long-term contract extension with the Swiss Football Association (SFV). The global Sportlifestyle brand will continue to be the official technical partner to the SFV and licensed partner in relation to replica kits, fanwear and other merchandise, through the 2014 FIFA World Cup and UEFA EURO 2016.

A consortium led by Vinci Construction in association with Fayat Group has won a 30-year PPP contract to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a new 40,000 capacity stadium in Bordeaux, to be built for Uefa Euro 2016. FC Girondins de Bordeaux have presented the new stadium plans.

By Dominic Vieira, writing from Nitra, Slovakia

It's a universal dream, a global sport and an undying desire; but not every boy has the possibility to become a professional footballer. Some say it's for the talented, others for the fortunate or for the hard workers.

That ambition transformed into reality for Afonso Taira as he signed his first professional contract with Cordoba CF.

Just as it was expected, after already having his medical on Monday afternoon, earlier today, David De Gea has finally been officially confirmed as the new Manchester United goal keeper after signing a five year deal with the Old Trafford outfit.

De Gea is the third signing already this offseason, following the earlier deals for Ashley Young and Phil Jones, as Sir Alex retools his squad to mathc up better with Barcelona.

Just as it was expected, after already having his medical on Monday afternoon, earlier today, David De Gea has finally been officially confirmed as the new Manchester United goal keeper after signing a five year deal with the Old Trafford outfit.

De Gea followed the likes of Ashley Young and Phil Jones in becoming the new purchases made by Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of the new season, making the Scottish manager cashing out around 50 million pound already despite the transfer market window is still at an early stage.

Despite the recent denial about already sealing a deal with Manchester United, David De Geal looks all but set into becoming the heir of Edwin Van Der Sar after reports in England confirmed that the Atletico Madrid keeper have already undergo a medical check up at Manchester.

According to the reports, the player attended the routine medical check up on Monday afternoon and will surely soon be announced as the new Red Devil's signing in the summer.

Arsenal's management promises in making heavy investment this summer looks to be heading in the right direction as latest reports suggested that the Gunners have already seeking on several high quality players for next summer.

After being linked with Gervinho and Ricky Alvarez, the latest reports from England media suggested that, Arsene Wenger's side are now eying the service of Valencia's winger/attacking midfielder, Juan Mata, who plays an important role in Spain u21 victory in the latest UEFA Euro under 21 competition.

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Soccer24 Capello: Next year I'll rest England stars - http://www.fifa.com/worldfo... 6 hours ago from FIFA.com - News - Comment - Like Fabio Capello has said, should England qualify for UEFA EURO 2012, he intends to give his players a rest following the Premier League season, having learnt from their tired performances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

Soccer24 Van Persie hopes Van Marwijk goes on - http://www.fifa.com/worldfo... 2 hours ago from FIFA.com - News - Comment - Like With Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk's current deal set to end after UEFA EURO 2012, and has hinted at a return to club football, but Robin van Persie hopes he will lead the Dutch to FIFA World Cup 2014™.

Fanpage_uk Van Bronckhorst backing Netherlands to take final step - http://www.uefa.com/uefaeur... 8 hours ago from UEFA.com - News - Comment - Like A runner-up at last summer's FIFA World Cup in South Africa, former Netherlands captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst tells UEFA.com the Oranje can go one better at UEFA EURO 2012.

uefa.com Martínez eager to expand on international honours: Following last summer's FIFA World Cup triumph with Spain, Athletic Club Bilbao midfielder Javi Martínez has turned his attention towards competing at next month's UEFA European Under-21 Championship. - http://d3w.io/jAZLo8 4 hours ago from PULSE - Comment - Like

Excited about the 2012 Olympic soccer tournament?
Me neither, but a reminder if you are Europe-based to get your ticket applications in by midnight on Tuesday GMT. With all those big stadia unlikely to sell out at once, further sales are probable.
Games are taking place at Wembley, Old Trafford, St James Park, Hampden Park, the Millennium Stadium and Coventry's Ricoh Arena between July 25th and August 11th 2012.

Europe News Robben named in Netherlands squad - http://feeds.europenews.net/... 3 hours ago from Europe News latest RSS... - Comment - Like UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers against Hungary. It is the first time Robben has made a squad since he was injured playing for the Dutch at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, where they reached the final but .

TORONTO, Ont. TSN has acquired the broadcast rights for Major League Soccer previously held by CBC and Rogers Sportsnet, sources say. The public broadcaster and Sportsnet have been carrying Toronto FC games and league championship matches since the team was formed in 2007, but the national package has now been purchased by CTV/ TSN.