Boulahrouz: Former Netherlands international Khalid Boulahrouz signed a one-year contract with Feyenoord Rotterdam yesterday as the Dutch club seek to strengthen their squad for a Champions League campaign. The 32-year-old defender moved on a free transfer after his contract with Brondby ended last season.

Muriel: Luis Muriel has sought to end speculation about his future by announcing he wants to stay at Udinese. The 23-year-old striker had been linked with a move this summer with Liverpool, Fiorentina and Roma reportedly keen to acquire his services. However, Muriel has expressed his wish to stay put. “I want to thank Udinese for giving me so many years of joy and just a few disappointments,” he said. “So, I wish to remain here at Udinese.”

Rami: Adil Rami is delighted his protracted permanent move from Valencia to Milan has finally been sealed. The Serie A club yesterday announced the France defender has moved to the San Siro on a three-year deal. “I am over the moon to have remained at Milan,” Rami said. “I want to prove my eagerness to be here at Milan. The fans have given me a lot of confidence and I want to prove that I want to do well here.”

Rampage: Argentine riot police fired tear gas and water cannon late Sunday to break up dozens of rock-hurling youths in central Buenos Aires after the nation’s hopes of a first World Cup win in 28 years were dashed by Germany in the final. Parents clutching their children ran away from the iconic Obelisk monument where tens of thousands of people had gathered, as the rowdy youths taunted police officers and tried to kick down the metal grills on some shop fronts, television pictures showed.