NEW YORK (AP) -- Cuauhtemoc Blanco and Javier Hernandez have been dropped from Mexico's roster for Wednesday's exhibition against Iceland in Charlotte, N.C., after scoring this week against North Korea.

Manchester United face Bayern in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, a repeat of the 1999 final. And Arsenal take on holders Barcelona - their 2006 conquerors.

Carlo Ancelotti insists it is far too early to talk about a summer clear out at Stamford Bridge, despite Chelsea's disappointing defeat at the hands of Inter Milan.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce wants to sign on-loan Spurs defender Alan Hutton on a permanent deal. The 25-year-old right-back joined the Black Cats in February.

MADRID (Reuters) - England have asked midfielder David Beckham to join them at the World Cup in South Africa even though he will not be able to play due to an Achilles tendon injury, coach Fabio Capello was quoted as saying on Friday.