Nesta: Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Nesta faces several weeks on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his left shoulder yesterday. Milan said that the central defender's recovery time would be "evaluated in the coming days" but he could be out of action for up to three months.

Klose: Werder Bremen will consider letting striker Miroslav Klose leave at the end of the season. The 28-year-old Klose has a contract until 2008 but he has expressed an interest in moving abroad. Werder have not given up on getting him to sign a new contract but they appear ready to do a deal next year.

Van Bronckhorst: Defe-nder Giovanni van Bronckhorst has agreed to extend his contract with Barcelona for an extra season until June 2008. The 31-year-old joined Barcelona from Arsenal in 2003. He alternates at left back with another former Arsenal player Silvinho.

In Italy: Serie B - Lecce vs Brescia 2-1. Serie C1 (A) - Monza vs Sassuolo 0-2. Serie C1 (B) - Cavese vs Juve Stabia 3-1.

In England: Premier League - Manchester City Watford 0-0.

Division II/III KO: Quarter-final draw: Lija Athletic vs Birzebbuga St Peter's; Dingli Swallows vs Gudja United; Rabat Ajax vs Melita; Balzan vs Mellieha. Matches to be played on Dec. 23 and 30.

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