The Liverpool defender missed most of Thursday's preparations ahead of the friendly against Norway with an infected toe, with the Manchester United forward also sitting out.

The USA international claims that he "misses" the Merseyside club, with which he has enjoyed two separate loan spells during the MLS close season in recent years.

MUNICH (AP) Chelsea can plot its future from an unexpected position of strength as champion of Europe following its dramatic upset of Bayern Munich.

MANCHESTER, England (AP) In a city more accustomed to a sea of red during title celebrations, blue confetti fell over the streets.

Italian striker not present on the bus parading the team around the city centre, with the former Inter man reportedly en route to his homeland to begin Euro 2012 preparations

The Paraguay international has already agreed to leave for Guangzhou Evergrande this summer, but wants to finish his BVB career on a high.