A round-up of today's other soccer stories.

Uefa fine Everton and Bolton

Bolton and Everton have been fined for crowd disturbances in their respective matches against Atletico Madrid and Brann in the Uefa Cup.

Both sides exited the tournament in the last 16 earlier this month but the matches which have been highlighted by the Uefa Control and Disciplinary Body both occurred in the previous round.

Bolton have been fined €6,400 for disturbances in their second leg match against Atletico Madrid and their opponents have been fined €20,000 for the throwing of missiles by their fans. Everton have been ordered to pay €3,200 after their fans invaded the pitch, while their Norwegian opponents have been fined €9,500 for similar offences by home supporters.

French side Lyon have been fined €3,200 for "incidents of an unsporting nature" in their Champions League clash with Manchester United last month, a match which saw Cristiano Ronaldo targeted with a laser pen.

Italians get behind Donadoni

A decision on Roberto Donadoni's future as Italy coach will not be made until after Euro 2008, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) announced yesterday.

"The contractual relationship between Donadoni and the FIGC will be discussed again at its natural expiry in July," FIGC said in a statement.

Earlier this month, the FIGC had said an agreement with Donadoni would be reached before next Wednesday's friendly with Spain.

In February, Donadoni hinted he would be unhappy if a new deal was linked to the world champions' performance at Euro 2008.

But reports said that FIGC boss Giancarlo Abete was unwilling to offer Donadoni an unconditional extension with the side, who are in Ireland's qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup.

"President Abete and Roberto Donadoni want to reiterate that they have a relationship of reciprocal faith and esteem on the professional and personal level that goes beyond contractual issues," added FIGC.

Fifa decide not take Taylor's tackle any further

Fifa have decided not to seek any further sanctions against Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor over the tackle that left Arsenal striker Eduardo da Silva with a broken leg.

World soccer's governing body sent out a news statement yesterday suggesting Taylor's case would be discussed at a meeting between Fifa and the English FA, but a Fifa spokesman later said that was not the case.

"The statement was imprecise," Herren said. "There will be a meeting next month with the FA but it will be an exchange of views on disciplinary matters in general.

"It will not be related to the Taylor case per se because that has now been dealt with. The FA have pointed out to us the considerations they took in determining his sanction and the case is not going to be pursued by Fifa. Both sides felt however that a general discussion would be beneficial, and we hope the meeting can help us get a broader picture of the issues involved."

ITV retain Champions League rights

ITV have retained the rights to show midweek Champions League matches in Britain, the broadcaster announced yesterday.

The three-year deal covers the 2009-10, 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons.

From August next year, ITV will broadcast the first pick of Wednesday night games throughout the tournament, including the final and European Super Cup final - 18 live games in total - as well as highlights of all games. The deal includes both television and new media.

ITV had to battle it out with rival free-to-air broadcaster the BBC for the rights.

ITV has held Champions League rights since the tournament's inception in 1992.

Michael Grade, ITV executive chairman, said: "I'm thrilled that ITV is now the definitive home for all premium free-to-air football in this country."

Defoe ruled out

Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe will miss the trip to his old club Tottenham tomorrow because of confusion over rules on loan signings.

England international Defoe is ineligible because the initial deal taking him to Portsmouth in January was on a loan basis.

Although the deal was later made permanent a Premier League rule voted for by the clubs states that a player who originally signed on loan is not allowed to play against his former club in the same season.