Mexes aimed a punch at Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini which was was captured by TV.

Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff is expected to return to training on Monday, the coach of the Ligue 1 club, Remi Garde, revealed on Thursday.

Frenchman Philippe Mexes is set to return to AC Milan's starting line up for the Rossoneri's Champions League group opener against Anderlecht later on Tuesday, said reports.

Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou has signed a four-year deal with Lille after passing a medical on Saturday, the Ligue 1 club announced on its website.

Despite going into Euro 2012 on a 21-game unbeaten run, France's preparations for their opening Group D match with England here on Monday have been dogged by concerns about their defence.

The team Laurent Blanc picks for Tuesday's final warm-up game against Estonia is expected to closely resemble France's starting lineup for the European Championship match against England next week.

An impromptu party thrown by jubilant Czech players last week after they qualified for Euro 2012 has marred the team's image just six months before the tournament kicks off in Poland and Ukraine.

England captain Frank Lampard hailed his match-winning display against world and European champions Spain as one of the greatest moments of his career.

Xabi Alonso insists Spain are still the team to beat at Euro 2012 despite his team's 1-0 friendly defeat against England at Wembley.

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli urged caution following his side's impressive qualification campaign for Euro 2012.