Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan has expressed his excitement over his imminent Premier League debut and the prospect of playing in their derby against Newcastle United.

Marseille president Jean-Claude Dassier has revealed the club attempted to sign Didier Drogba during the recent transfer window, and that coach Didier Deschamps and sporting director Jose Anigo have made peace.

Inside four days AC Milan made two of the biggest signings of the summer and overwhelmed Lecce 4-0. Now Ronaldinho, Alexandre Pato, Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are on the glory trail.

FIFA.com met up with the FIFA President for an interview regarding the latest events in the world of football. On the agenda for September: South Africa 2010, drawn matches and extra time.

Long-term leaders Fluminense have gained a three-point margin at the top of the Campeonato after a 3-1 defeat of mid-table Ceara, while Corinthians dropped points with a 1-1 draw at Atletico Paranaense.