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Discuss the day's big issues, send us your favourite links and follow us on Twitter12.16pm: The first of the day's European blogs has landed. All is not well at Inter going into tomorrow's Champions League tie at Chelsea, following a 3-1 defeat against Catania at the weekend. Paolo Bandini gives...

Beckham targets 'swift recovery'

David Beckham has thanked well-wishers for their messages of support and is targeting a 'swift recovery'.

Serie A title race blown wide open as Inter take eye off the ball | Paolo Bandini

Inter could be forgiven for being preoccupied with the second leg at Chelsea, but their 3-1 defeat at Catania was still remarkable"The fox is wounded," yelped Gazzetta dello Sport, and they weren't talking about Goldenballs. David Beckham's ruptured achilles represents a cruel blow for the player...

Agent reveals how Newcastle rejected chance to sign Zidane for £1.2M

Newcastle United rejected the chance to sign French legend Zinedine Zidane, it has been revealed.Agent Barry Silkman says he offered Zizou to then Toon boss Kevin Keegan when the midfielder was preparing to leave Bordeaux.He told sport.co.uk: “I have missed out on players. I suppose the...

Finnish surgeon confident LA Galaxy star Beckham will play again

Finnish surgeon Sakari Orava is confident of a full recovery for AC Milan midfielder David Beckham.Beckham is expected in Finland this afternoon to undergo surgery on his Achilles injury he suffered while playing for AC Milan on Sunday night which has ended his hopes of playing in a record fourth...

Super agent Bronzetti urges AC Milan to go for Arsenal ace Cesc

Italian super agent Enzo Bronzetti has urged AC Milan to move for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas.Bronzetti has close ties to Milan - and also Real Madrid - and hints Cesc could become available in the summer.He told Sportsbook24.net: "Fabregas is one of the first players that I would advise to big...

Man Utd legend Cole: You cannot write-off Beckham. He will return

Manchester United legend Andy Cole doesn't expect former teammate David Beckham to hang up the boots.Cole believes Beckham will not call time on his career after rupturing his Achilles tendon on Sunday night in action for AC Milan."He'll come back from the injury, I don't think he'll want to retire...

Man City linked with new bid for Juventus keeper Buffon

Manchester City are being linked with a new bank-busting move for Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon.The Daily Mail says reports in Italy claim City intend to sign Buffon in the summer for £32m and offer him £175,000 a week, despite turning to impressive Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay...