Today's soccer news from around the world
West Brom sign Myhill from Hull (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
West Bromwich Albion have signed goalkeeper Boaz Myhill from Hull on a three-year contract. . . . more . . .
France beat Spain for U-19 title (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
France cause an upset by beating Spain 2-1 in the final of the European Under-19 championship in Caen. . . . more . . .
McPhail injury blow hits Cardiff (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Bluebirds midfielder Stephen McPhail is to miss the start of the season after suffering a knee injury. . . . more . . .
Oldham to sell Abbott to Charlton (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Charlton are close to completing the signing of striker Pawel Abbott from Oldham Athletic, BBC Sport understands. . . . more . . .
Owls bid for 'credible' investors (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Sheffield Wednesday make a fresh appeal for "credible" investors who have £5m to commit to the club immediately. . . . more . . .
Boateng makes Greek switch (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Former Hull and Aston Villa midfielder George Boateng has joined Skoda Xanthi, the Greek club have confirmed. . . . more . . .
St Johnstone borrow striker Haber (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
St Johnstone take striker Marcus Haber on a season-long loan from West Bromwich Albion. . . . more . . .
Mallorca appeal rejected (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Mallorca have failed in their appeal against expulsion from this season's UEFA Europa League. . . . more . . .
Wenger targets centre-half (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he is keen to sign another defender following the departures of veteran centre-halves Sol Campbell and William Gallas. . . . more . . .
Lazio sign City's Garrido (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
JavJavier Garrido's three-year stay at Manchester City has come to an end after the club today announced he has joined Serie A giants Lazio. . . . more . . .
James signs for Bristol City (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Championship outfit Bristol City have completed the signing of England goalkeeper David James on a one-year contract. . . . more . . .
Ivorians, Italy set London date (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Côte d'Ivoire will take on Italy in a friendly at English side West Ham United's Upton Park stadium in London on 10 August, the Ivorian federation have announced. . . . more . . .
Spartak lure Espanyol's Pareja (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Russia's nine-time champions Spartak Moscow have boosted their defence by signing Argentinian fullback Nicolas Pareja from Spanish side Espanyol. . . . more . . .
Sabella 'holding Argentina talks' (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Alejandro Sabella is in talks to succeed Diego Maradona as boss of Argentina's national team, the BBC has learned. . . . more . . .
IFA fails in bid to halt exodus (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
The Irish Football Association fails in its bid to enlist the support of the Court of Arbitration for Sport to prevent more Northern Ireland-born players opting for the Republic. . . . more . . .
Bristol City capture keeper James (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Bristol City sign England goalkeeper David James on a free transfer from Portsmouth. . . . more . . .
Richards faces Fulham legal case (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Fulham are taking legal action against Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards, BBC Sport understands. . . . more . . .
New-look Vasco eye clássico conquest (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
With Felipe and Ze Roberto set to make their debuts, and Carlos Alberto back from injury, Paulo Cesar Gusmao’s new-look Vasco da Gama are ready to take on arch-rivals Flamengo. . . . more . . .
Hull accept Baggies' Myhill offer (Fri Jul 30) (BBC Sports)
Hull City accept West Brom's bid for Wales international keeper Boaz Myhill. . . . more . . .
New Celtic deal for McCourt (Fri Jul 30) (FIFA.com News)
Celtic have announced that Paddy McCourt has signed a new three-year contract. . . . more . . .
