Kahn: Bayern Munich captain Oliver Kahn is to have surgery on his elbow that will rule him out for at least four weeks, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said yesterday. The 38-year-old aggravated an existing injury while warming up before Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen and was replaced by Michael Rensing, his designated successor. Rensing, one of Germany's top goalkeepers who has only played occasionally at Bayern, had an outstanding match against Leverkusen. Bayern won 1-0.

Dida: Goalkeeper Dida has been included in Milan's squad for the Champions League Group D game at Celtic tomorrow despite expectations he would miss out with a shoulder problem. However, his participation is still in doubt as coach Carlo Ancelotti has called up three reserve keepers for the trip to Glasgow, including usual back-up Zeljko Kalac, the club said. Defender Kakha Kaladze is out for the champions with a groin problem.

Rocchi doubtful: Striker Tommaso Rocchi is doubtful for Lazio's Champions League clash with Real Madrid tomorrow after twisting his left ankle in Sunday's 1-1 draw at Reggina. Rocchi will undergo physiotherapy after a scan showed ligament damage but the club said they will "do everything possible to have the player back for the game against Real".

Chivu: Cristian Chivu has been included in Inter's squad for today's Champions League Group G home match with PSV Eindhoven, the club said. The Romania defender has been out for three weeks after suffering a dislocated shoulder against Germany in a friendly last month. Marco Materazzi and Patrick Vieira are still unavailable because of injury.

Ghana: African Nations Cup finals hosts Ghana are to play a friendly against Jamaica in London later this month, the Ghana Football Association said. It is the second meeting between the two countries in Britain in the last two years. They met at Leicester before the 2006 World Cup and will meet again at Leyton Orient's ground on Oct. 14.

Ronaldinho: Barcelona playmaker Ronaldinho, back in the squad for today's Champions League Group E tie at VfB Stuttgart, wants to prove the doubters wrong after enduring a difficult start to the season. "I'm annoyed but life isn't always perfect. In moments like these I concentrate on my work and will give my response on the pitch," Ronaldinho said.

MFA Division Three: Zejtun vs Fgura 2-2; Sta Lucija vs Gudja 1-1.

In Italy: Serie C1 (A) - Monza vs Legnano 3-2.

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