FC Zenit St. Petersburg's UEFA Cup final hero Igor Denisov has turned down the chance to join Russia's provisional UEFA EURO 2008™ squad as they begin preparations.
FC Twente have qualified for the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round by holding AFC Ajax to a goalless draw in the second leg of their play-off match.
UEFA EURO 2008™ hopefuls Croatia have received encouraging news concerning the fitness of Mladen Petrić, with medical staff clearing the striker to train.
Sporting Clube de Portugal denied champions FC Porto a domestic double thanks to a 2-0 extra-time success in the Portuguese Cup final at the Estádio Nacional.