FOOTBALL’S obsession with turning Transfer deadline day into a drama to rival a James Bond thriller came to a grinding halt yesterday as the Premier League seemed to run out of money and Robbie Keane out of options.

Luis Fabiano has agreed a two-year contact extension with Sevilla, the Primera Division club confirmed today.

ROBBIE KEANE returns to Tottenham’s squad tonight for the Champions League decider against Young Boys but is likely to suffer frustration again by being kept on the bench.

Harry Redknapp today admitted Tottenham would not deserve to be in the Champions League if they fail to win Wednesday night’s play-off second leg against Young Boys.

Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano insists he will be staying at the Andalusian club, despite continued talk of a possible move to either Italy or England this summer.

Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano insists he is going nowhere this summer, despite speculation linking him with a host of clubs.

TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp has placed Robbie Keane’s future into fresh doubt after admitting the Republic of Ireland captain might have to leave White Hart Lane to kick-start his career.

OSSIE ARDILES has backed Harry Redknapp’s claim Tottenham could win the Barclays Premier League this season – but only if they sign a top-class playmaker and striker.

THIERRY HENRY yesterday called time on a distinguished and controversial international career.

Harry Redknapp has signed a contract extension with Tottenham that ties him to the Premier League club until 2013.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has admitted his interest in Sevilla striker Luis Fabiano but acknowledges that he could lose out because of the player’s salary expectations.

ENGLAND’s Howard Webb will be the referee for Sunday’s World Cup final.

THE SMALL margins? As Netherlands manager Bert van Marwijk admitted his side could have been out of yesterday’s World Cup quarter final to Brazil after the first 15 minutes, his opposite number Dunga was out of work wondering where it all went wrong.

Holland 2 Brazil 1

Bert van Marwijk insists teams like Holland and Brazil have had no choice but to curb their attacking instincts in the search for World Cup glory.

AFTER their shocker against the Krauts, at least the England team can look forward to spending a bit of quality time with their wives again. Or, perhaps in John Terry’s case, someone else’s partner.

BRAZIL’S relentless march to the latter stages of this World Cup continued with an effortless victory over Chile last night.

Brazil 3 Chile 0

JOE COLE wants to sort out his club future sooner rather than later after claiming an unhappy final season at Chelsea was down to “political rather than footballing reasons”.

LIKE watching Brazil? It was more like watching Barnsley on a bad day as the World Cup favourites laboured to a goalless draw with Portugal that sees them both through to the knockout stage.

Portugal 0 Brazil 0

Argentina coach Diego Maradona believes greater emphasis should be placed on fair play at this summer‘s World Cup.

KAKA was controversially sent off as a double from Luis Fabiano and an Elano strike helped Brazil ease to victory in their battle with the Ivory Coast at Soccer City.

Brazil 3 Ivory Coast 1

BRAZIL began their quest for a sixth world crown with victory over North Korea at Ellis Park last night but it was far from a vintage display from Dunga’s men against hard-working opposition.

Brazil 2 North Korea 1

Ronaldinho has failed to make it into Brazil’s 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup.

A NEW star is rising in the east.

FOR Dunga the player, read Dunga the coach.

ROBINHO is set for a quick return to England, after the recently departed Manchester City striker was named in the Brazil squad for next month’s friendly against Ireland in London.

AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho has not been included in the Brazil squad for next month’s friendly international against Republic of Ireland at Emirates Stadium.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or.

FABIO CAPELLO travelled to Qatar in the hope of learning new things about his England squad. In the event, defeat in the Gulf merely underlined well-established truths.

Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season’s award.

Nacho Novo has warned Old Firm rivals Celtic that Rangers will not be nursing a European hangover when the two sides meet at Ibrox on Sunday.

WALTER SMITH launched a scathing attack on referee Jonas Eriksson, accusing him of “opting out” of awarding Rangers a crucial penalty in their Group G game against Sevilla.

Rangers 1 Sevilla 4

ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC and Samuel Eto’o were both kept under wraps by their former team-mates as Inter Milan held Champions League holders Barcelona to a goalless draw at the San Siro last night.

ARGENTINA boss Diego Maradona claimed he isn’t alarmed by his side’s precarious qualifying position after Saturday’s 3-1 loss to rivals Brazil at the Estadio Gigante de Arroyito in Rosario, a result for which he took full responsibility.

Argentina 1 Brazil 3

KLAAS JAN HUNTELAAR should make his AC Milan debut on August 17 against Juventus in the Trofeo Berlusconi after completing his move from Real Madrid yesterday.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi claims Andrea Pirlo will end his career at the San Siro, putting an end to speculation linking the midfielder with a move to Chelsea.

Juventus director of sport Alessio Secco insists they will not sell David Trezeguet to AC Milan or any of their Serie A rivals.

USA coach Bob Bradley saw his side throw away a two-goal lead over Brazil in last night’s Confederations Cup final – but then warned the world that his men are becoming genuine contenders on the global stage.