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	Juventus may be ready to sell its 24-year-old Swedish sensation, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. New Press/Getty Images

Despite denials of a bust-up with coach Fabio Capello, Juventus is ready to sell striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The touchline row on Saturday revealed the tension between the pair which has been simmering since Christmas. It's emerged today that Juve's Triade -- directors Antonio Giraudo, Luciano Moggi and Roberto Bettega -- has agreed to sell Ibrahimovic should a bid of £25 million arrive. -- worldfootballers.com

Should the Red Bulls falter, former MetroStar Roberto Donadoni could emerge as a candidate for the coaching position. Donadoni appeared to be developing into one of Italy's better coaches, but was fired by Livorno despite guiding the team to the verge of a UEFA Cup berth. Donadoni's dismissal caused an outcry in Italy, not only because he was regarded among the classiest of players as a member of the national team and AC Milan, but also because he was proving that a small, provincial club could compete with the traditional powers. -- Boston Globe

Former New York Cosmos Pele and Franz Beckenbauer will participate in the ceremonial opening kickoff of the Red Bulls'season-opener Saturday. Giorgio Chinaglia, another former Cosmo, is also expected to attend the game, along with Roberto Donadoni. The outlay for the national anthem performance and halftime entertainment (Rihanna, Shakira, Wyclef Jean) will exceed the annual salaries of most MLS players. The Red Bulls' goal is a sold-out stadium. Beckenbauer is expected to take a hands-on role after the World Cup. -- Boston Globe

Newcastle and England striker Michael Owen will be staying put at St James Park according to his chairman Freddy Shepherd, despite rumors circulating in the British press that a departure could be imminent at the end of the season. -- eurosport.com

The FA has narrowed its search to replace Sven-Goran Eriksson down to four men, but they're not saying who. -- The Guardian

Real Madrid left-back Roberto Carlos has been handed down a one-game ban from the RFEF, Spain's regulatory and disciplinary football body. The punishment will see the veteran number 3 miss the Merengue's next Liga fixture against Real Sociedad at the Bernabéu. -- Goal.com

Ronald Koeman may well opt for a change in his first eleven tonight against Barcelona, Greek midfielder Karagounis keeping his place in the starting team despite Manuel Fernandes' return to the team after his absence during the Superliga win over Belenenses on Saturday. -- Goal.com

Bulgarian champions CSKA Sofia have sacked coach Miodrag Yesic and replaced him with Plamen Markov, the club said on Wednesday. CSKA has struggled since the resumption of the league, winning just one in four games to lose top spot. -- eurosport.com

Average attendance at the six MLS games last weekend was 22,292, up from an average of 13,037 last season. In Houston, the Dynamo drew 25,462 to its first game at Robertson Stadium. The team moved to Texas from San Jose, Calif. The six league games averaged four goals a game. -- New York Times

Chivas USA yesterday signed the American midfielder John O'Brien, 28, on a free transfer. O'Brien, who has been hampered by injuries the past few years, has played in the Netherlands since his signing with Ajax Amsterdam when he was 17. -- New York Times

In an expected move, Bruce Arena called up Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching on Tuesday for the U.S. national team's upcoming World Cup tuneup against regional foe Jamaica on April 11 at Cary, N.C. -- Houston Chronicle

Palmeiras' highly-rated defensive midfielder Marcinho Guerreiro (Warrior in Portuguese) seems to be teetering on the brink of a Palmeiras exit and an adventure in Russia. The player has reiterated the fact that negotiations are prospering as a reformulation of the squad nears with the end of the Paulistão 2006. -- Goal.com

International matches at Saprissa Stadium in San José, Costa Rica, have been banned indefinitely. Saprissa fans threw objects on the field and attempted to reach match officials after last week's Concacaf Champions League semifinal game between Saprissa and Toluca of Mexico . -- New York Times

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