Moscow Tournament: Lokomotiv Moscow will host a four-team invitational tournament, involving Real Madrid, Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven and possibly Champions League finalists Milan in August, the Russian organisers said. "Milan said they would give us an answer after (next week's) Champions League final," agent Vyacheslav Protsenko was quoted as saying by Sport-Express newspaper. If Milan turn down the invitation, their Serie A rivals Lazio or Argentine sides Boca Juniors and River Plate would be considered. The tournament is scheduled for Aug. 3-5.
In Denmark: OB Odense won the Danish Cup for the fifth time yesterday, defeating Danish champions FC Copenhagen 2-1. FC Copenhagen opened the scoring early in the first half through Canadian international Atiba Hutchinson. Odense equalised on 37 minutes with a deflected effort from striker Martin Borre. Early in the second half, midfielder Betchara Oliveira headed home the second to clinch the cup for Odense.
PSV Eindhoven: PSV Eindhoven have told Sun Xiang, the first Chinese to play in the Champions League, that they will not be extending his stay in the Netherlands, the Dutch club's website said. Sun, who has been struggling with a knee injury, was loaned to PSV from January to June by Shanghai Shenhua with the option of a three-year permanent deal, an option the Dutch champions will not be taking up.
US coach: Bob Bradley was named the permanent coach of the United States soccer team on Wednesday after five months as interim boss. The 49-year-old Bradley was handed the job on a temporary basis in December after former coach Bruce Arena stood down following the 2006 World Cup.
Estonia: Estonia coach Jelle Goes has named a 26-man preliminary squad for Estonia's Euro 2008 Group E qualifiers against Croatia on June 2 and England on June 6. Striker Andres Oper and defender Urmas Rooba are included in the squad but may not play because of injuries.
In England: League Two play-off SF second leg - Lincoln vs Bristol Rovers 3-5 (Bristol Rovers win 7-4 on aggregate). Today: League Two play-off SF second leg - MK Dons vs Shrewsbury (first leg: 0-0). League One play-off SF second leg - Nottingham Forest vs Yeovil (first leg: 2-0).
Foreign players: The Australian Rugby Union (ARU) is considering changing its rules to allow foreign players to play in the Super 14. Officials are concerned about an apparent lack of depth in Australia's ranks after all four of their Super 14 teams failed to make the play-offs this season. Australia is the only participating country in the Super 14 that bans foreign players in their teams. The South African and New Zealand franchises do not have similar restrictions.
MFA Division II/III play-offs: Qrendi vs Zurrieq 0-1; Fgura vs Zebbug 1-0.