IRENE, South Africa - Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro is leaving the Azzurriin a state of disgrace after the defending champion's unexpected first-roundexit from the World Cup.Still, the player who raised the trophy after the title four years ago washolding on to a bit of pride, saying that 'what we did in 2006 can never beerased.' At 36, Cannavaro often appeared a step too slow in this tourname
DOHA, Qatar - Wigan defender Mario Melchiot will become the latesthigh-profile signing by a Gulf team after agreeing a two-year deal with Qatariclub Umm Salal for an undisclosed fee.The 33-year-old Melchiot, who also played for Chelsea, Birmingham and Ajax,reportedly turned down an offer to stay on with Wigan for less money. Umm Salal club manager Ali Ameen said Tuesday that the former Netherla