Azzurri: It was confirmed yesterday that Italy will be playing Haiti in an international friendly in Rio on June 11 with proceeds from the match going for those hit by a devastating earthquake in the Caribbean country in 2010. The match will be Italy’s last showing before the Confed Cup. Italy start on June 16 against Mexico.

Stekelenburg: Fulham have announced the signing of goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg from Roma on a four-year deal. The 30-year-old Holland international has long been linked with a move to the London club, where he will be reunited with compatriot Martin Jol, who was previously his manager at Ajax. The deal casts further doubt over the future of long-term Fulham number one Mark Schwarzer.

Uruguay: Liverpool duo Luis Suarez and Sebastian Coates have been included in Uruguay’s squad for the Confed Cup. The Copa America champions make their debut on June 16 against Spain.

Samuel: Walter Samuel, the veteran defender, has agreed to sign a 12-month extension to his con-tract at Inter. Samuel, 35, figured in just 22 matches last season due to a series of injuries but it seems that new coach Walter Mazzarri is considering the Argentine as a key player for the new season.

UEFA U-21 – Group A
Israel vs Norway - 2-2
Italy vs England - 1-0

Today: 18.00 Spain vs Russia; 20.30 Holland vs Germany.

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