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"Chelsea" forward Andriy Shevchenko denied rumors about his quick return to "Milan." "I do not regret deciding to leave 'Milan.' I took this step with careful consideration. I knew it would be difficult for me to adapt in England after so many years spent in Milan. I like London and feel good here. I am not the first one to find it difficult to adapt to the Premier League, I still need some time to fully acclimatize to Chelsea," said Shevchenko in an interview with The Sun newspaper. Italian club "Milan" is interested in Dutch player Alex from Eindhoven's "PSV." The rights to this player belong to "Chelsea," which is preparing to bring him back after this season. (euro-football.ru) "Chelsea" players Didier Drogba and Arjen Robben are rapidly recovering from injuries and it is expected that they will be able to play in the final of the English cup. However, M. Ballack, A. Shevchenko and R. Carvalho will definitely not be able to help the team in the final. (Daily Mail) In the English cup final, where "Man Utd" will face "Chelsea," Louis Saha and Gary Neville will not be able to help the "Red Devils." (Sky Sports) Louis Saha promised the fans to stay at "Man Utd," despite the club's management announcing several times their desire to acquire a new forward. (Eurosport) After a humiliating loss to "Getafe" with a score of 4-0, "Barcelona" captain Carles Puyol spoke to journalists on behalf of the entire team. "I am very angry and powerless," the player admitted. There were incidents during the press conference. One journalist asked C. Puyol, "Does this mean the end of this team?" The captain, barely restraining his anger, replied: "No. That is what you want, but you will not get it!" (euro-football.ru) "Getafe" coach Bernd Schuster is ecstatic about the victory over Barcelona in the Spanish cup semi-final. "It was one of the best games of my life. Now we are full of determination to clash with Sevilla in the final. We will try to show everything we can, and hope to catch success by the tail again." (euro-football.ru) Arsenal head coach Arsene Wenger denies rumors that Thierry Henry is leaving the club, as reported on the official website of the London club. "Henry will remain with Arsenal next season. I guarantee this to all fans," A. Wenger assured. (sports.ru) Fabio Capello wants "Inter" forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic to move to Real Madrid. The Spanish club is prepared to start negotiations with the management of the Milan club. Lately, Ibrahimovic has been unable to agree with Inter president Massimo Moratti. The Swedish forward demands a salary increase from 5.5 to 6.5 million euros. (Gazzetta dello Sport)