Half of the Lips - News in Brief (May 9) © EuroFootball.com

This Saturday, "Schalke" can win the title of champions of Germany. They need to win against Dortmund's "Borussia". "Schalke" forward Gerald Asamoah promised his team's supporters that in case of victory, they will walk from Dortmund to Gelsenkirchen. If everything goes as planned, he will have to cover a distance of 35 kilometers. (lenty.ru)

"Inter" captain Javier Zanetti cannot decide which team to support in the Champions League final. "I will watch the game on TV, like many fans. Which team will I support? I have many friends in both clubs, but it will be hard for me to support "Milan," - said the Argentine. (channel4.com)

Tuttosport reported that "Real" is offering a contract to French defender Phillip Mexes, who plays for "AS Roma," worth 3.5 million euros per year. Meanwhile, "Inter" would like to acquire Italian national team midfielder Daniele De Rossi. "Inter" is offering Davide Pizarro, Walter Samuel, and 15 million euros for the talented Italian.

"Real" defender David Beckham, who is moving to the USA this summer, admitted that he will miss big games, reports Sky Sports.

Owen Hargreaves' transfer from Munich's "Bayern" to "Man Utd" hangs by a thread after the German club raised the price from 18 to 20 million pounds sterling. (euro-football)

FIFA President Sepp Blatter is asking the "Man Utd" management to change the timing of their club's tour in Asia. Blatter fears that "Man Utd's" performances could reduce interest in the Asian cup. (euro-football)

London's "Charlton" club, relegated from the Premier League, may be sold to a group of businessmen from Europe and the Middle East - the same group that previously wanted to buy "Liverpool". Initially, the price was discussed at 80 million pounds sterling, but after the club relegation from the Premier League, the price dropped to 50 million. (BBC sport)

Universal "Marseille" striker Frank Ribery stated that if the team fails to qualify for the Champions League, he will leave. "I would like to compete at the highest level and test my skills in other leagues," emphasized F. Ribery. "The German league is not close to my heart, I would like to play in England, Spain, maybe Italy. If we talk about clubs, it would be "Man Utd", "Barcelona", "Real", "Arsenal", "Chelsea" or "Milan". Money will certainly not play the main role in my move to another club." (euro-football)