THERE were no surprises on Monday at the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup as favourites the Netherlands, Germany, Australia and New Zealand all recorded victories.

MILAN - INTER Milan president Massimo Moratti said he is close to signing Portugal internationals Deco and Ricardo Carvalho from Chelsea.

LONDON - NEWLY-promoted English Premiership club Wolverhampton have signed Serbia midfielder Nenad Milijas on a four-year deal.

Milijas, 26, signed from Red Star Belgrade for an undisclosed fee and his contract is subject to him getting a work permit.