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New Zealand secure a friendly against world champions Italy as part of their build-up for the Confederations Cup in South Africa in June. They will play Italy in the Pretoria township of Atteridgeville on June 10.

Steven Gerrard agrees a two-year contract extension with Liverpool that will tie him to the Anfield club until 2013. He is expected to sign the deal soon.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard pleads not guilty to a charge of affray at Liverpool crown court.

Barry Ferguson is stripped of the captaincy of Rangers, having four days earlier been dropped by Scotland following a breach of discipline.