Teenage heroes, acrobatic Togolese strikers, outspoken footballing Swedish literature teachers and new careers for Frenchmen Eric Cantona and Willy Sagnol all feature in uefa.com’s top ten stories this week.

Bayern Munich seem to have contact Schalke 04 to obtain 23 year old wingback Rafinha. The Brazilian player, whose contract with the Rheinisch club will expire in two years, should replace…

Bayern Munich have contacted Schalke 04 to negotiate for 23 year old right back Rafinha. The Brazilian player, whose contract with the Rheinisch club will expire in two years,…

Willy Sagnol has admitted that his decision to retire from football at the age of 31 has not fallen at all lightly to him…by Derek Wanner

France and Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagnol admits he had no choice other than to retire from football due to an Achilles injury.The Bayern full-back has been struggling with an Achilles tendon problem which various operations have failed to resolve, prompting him to throw in the towel and end his career at the age of 31.

Bayern Munich and France defender Willy Sagnol has announced his retirement from football, having failed to recover from an Achilles injury.Sagnol has not kicked a ball since last summer when he underwent surgery on his troublesome Achilles tendon, but was expected to start work on a comeback this winter.

French international defender Willy Sagnol on Sunday announced his retirement from football after failing to recover from an Achilles tendon injury he suffered at Euro 2008.

French international and Bayern Munich full back Willy Sagnol has sadly been forced to call it a day on his glittering career after a serious Achilles injury. Goal.com pays tribute to a fine player. by Burt Mathew

At only 31 years old, Bayern right back Willy Sagnol is quitting professional football due to his serious and longlasting Achille’s tendon injury. The…

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed he is fearful that Willy Sagnol will have to retire following his serious Achilles injury.by Burt Mathew