Scolari named as Chelsea manager

Turks knock co-hosts out of Euro 2008

Portugal beat Czech Republic in Geneva

Shearer turns down Blackburn offer

Injured Arsenal striker could be back for Pre-season training

Jaaskelainen signs new deal at Bolton

Chelsea have named Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari as their new manager in succession to Avram Grant. Scolari, who is currently in charge of the Portuguese side at Euro 2008, will take over at Stamford Bridge on 1 July.

Turkey beat Switzerland 2-1 with Arda Turan scoring in injury time to send the co-hosts crashing out of Euro 2008. Hakan Yakin had put the Swiss ahead in a first half that saw a massive downpour change the whole match. Senturk got an equaliser on 57 minutes before Turan’s deflected goal sent the Swiss out.

Portugal made it two wins out of two when the beat the Czech Republic 3-1 earlier this evening. Deco scored the opener on eight minutes before Sionko equalised just nine minutes later. With the Czech’s pushing Ronaldo made it 2-1 in the 63 minutes and Ronaldo set up the third in the final seconds for Quaresma.

Alan Shearer has declined the offer to be placed on the shortlist of candidates for the managerial vacancy at Blackburn Rovers.

Arsenal striker Eduardo could be involved in pre-season training after making good progress in his recovery from a career-threatening injury.

Bolton goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has agreed a new four-year contract, which will see him stay at the Reebok Stadium until 2012.

Kevin Taylor