Kranjcar: Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjcar announced he was leaving Tottenham to join Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev after Euro 2012. “All is settled. The (two) clubs have reached a deal and only details remained to be agreed upon,” Kranjcar said.

Beer flows: Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff yesterday signed into law a measure approving beer sales during 2014 World Cup matches, bowing to pressure from FIFA. The bill was passed last month by the senate after international football authorities balked over an alcohol prohibition in Brazil’s sports arenas that has been in force since 2003.

Hegazy: Fiorentina have confirmed the signing of central defender Ahmed Hegazy from Egyptian club Ismaily on a four-year contract. The 21-year-old – the Viola’s first summer acquisition – joins the club for a reported €1.5 million.

Wilmots: Marc Wilmots has been confirmed as the new coach of Belgium, agreeing a deal until the 2014 World Cup. Wilmots had been in caretaker charge of the national team following the resignation of Georges Leekens last month.

Maicon: Inter defender Maicon is considering a move away from San Siro this summer, according to his agent. “After six years, it could be that the time has arrived for a change of scenery for Maicon,” Roberto Calenda said.

Bad food: Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin dismissed fears about his team’s poor form following the co-hosts second consecutive friendly defeat at the hands of Turkey on Tuesday. “We experienced serious personnel problems as 10 players of ours were suffering from food poisoning,” Blokhin said after the match which his team lost 2-0.

Serie B: Promotion play-off (first leg) Sampdoria vs Varese 3-2.