Colantuono: Atalanta have extended Stefano Colantuono’s contract until June 2014. There were reports that the agreement was already in place, but the Bergamaschi released a statement confirming the deal.

Isla: Mauricio Isla’s season could be over after he was diagnosed with a cruciate knee ligament injury yesterday. The Udinese player had to be stretchered off after a clash with Milan’s Massimo Ambrosini on Saturday.

Ballack: Michael Ballack is out of tomorrow’s Champions League clash with holders Barcelona as the former Chelsea star suffered a calf injury yesterday. The 35-year-old pulled up in training with a torn calf.

A-League: Defending champions Brisbane Roar closed to within five points of Australian A-League leaders Central Coast Mariners with a 2-0 win over Wellington Phoenix yesterday. Besart Berisha put Brisbane ahead in the 42nd minute and substitute Mitch Nichols scored the second on 80 minutes. The Mariners lost at Melbourne Victory 2-1 on Friday.

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