29 June 2005 FIFA Take €1 billion in TV Rights from 2010 World Cup FIFA have sold the rights to the 2010 World Cup with five broadcasters in Europe's biggest markets for a total of €1 billion. The tournament will continue to be shown on free television after FIFA agreed deals with the BBC and ITV (England), ARD/ZDF (Germany), TF1 (France), TVE (Spain) and Rai (Italy). Pay television channels Premiere (Germany) and Sky (Italy) will split the coverage in their respective countries. FIFA cliam the deal is worth double the amount paid for the rights to next summer's World Cup in Germany. Eto'o Signs New Contract Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has signed a new five year contract and doubled his wages from €2.3 million a season to €4.6 million a season. Barca have also included the La Liga trademark ridiculous buy out clause in this case €150 million. Kaladze Stays on At Milan Kakha Kaladze has signed a five year contract with Milan after his proposed move to Chelsea fell through. Zola Retires Gianfranco Zola has called time on a 21 year career just days before his 39th birthday : "I think this is the right thing to do. Some time has passed since the end of the championship but I needed to reflect a bit. Now that my career is finished I can say that I am happy with what I have achieved. Not everyone can say that they set themselves an objective and reached it - I did that and it is very satisfying. Aussie Coach Quits Frank Farina has resigned as coach of Australia, blaming speculation over his future : "Ever increasing speculation on my position is not something that I want to see affect the performance of the team and the potential for that happening has led to this announcement. We have the players and the backing to get us to the World Cup and no single element of our approach should be allowed to undermine that." 27 June 2005 van Persie Released Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has been released from custody but is still under investigation over an alleged rape which took place on June the 13th. Terim Back as Turkey Boss Fatih Terim has been re-appointed coach of Turkey following the dismissal of Ersun Yanal. Terim was coach of Turkey between 1993-1996 before coaching spells with Galatasaray, Fiorentina and Milan. The Beast Fishes for Move to England "I would love to play for a team such as Manchester United or Arsenal. I have made up my mind that I want to go to England. 'It wouldn't just be a financial decision. The league there is the best in the world and my style of play would suit it. I don't feel valued at Sevilla." - Julio Baptista 24 June 2005 Mexicans Sent Home After Failing Drugs Tests Mexican players Aaron Galindo and Salvador Carmona were sent home from the Confederations Cup on Tuesday amid rumours that their urine samples showed traces of the banned steroid nandrolone. FIFA have confirmed that despite the duos ejection Mexico's results will stand.