French legend Michel Platini has been elected as the new UEFA President. Platini defeated rival Lennart Johansson, who has held the post since 1990, in an election in Dusseldorf. Johansson was seeking a four year extension to his term but lost to Platini, 3 time European footballer of the year and Vice President of the … Read more
Blackburn are set to sign South Korean forward Lee Dong Gook. The striker,who currently plays for the Pohang Steelers in his native Korea, has agreed to personal terms and is awaiting a work permit. Lee played the 1998 World Cup, but was omitted by Guus Hiddink from the squad which reached the semifinals in 2002. … Read more
German club Wolfsburg have signed Brazilian attacking midfielder Marcelinho from Trabnzonspor for a fee of 2.75 million euros. The Brazilian had signed for the Turkish club on a three year contract in 2006, but lasted less than six months at the club. The Bundesliga is where Marcelinho has excelled, and his caps for Brazil came … Read more