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Washington  – The US Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the sale of ailing automaker Chrysler to Italy’s Fiat, lifting a stay placed on the deal a day earlier.

Madrid/Rome – There was a general sense of satisfaction in Spain at the signing of Brazilian superstar Kaka by Real Madrid, which was officially announced early on Tuesday.

Rome  – Justice and home-affairs ministers from the Group of Eight (G8) were set Saturday to discuss ways to make cities safer from the threat posed by international terrorism.

Turin, Italy  – Italian carmaker Fiat pulled out of key talks set to take place in Berlin on Friday on the future of its German rival Opel.

Rome – Scalpers in Rome are charging up to 3,000 euros (4,200 dollars) for a ticket for Wednesday’s Champions League final between Barcelona and holders Manchester United.

Rome – Serie A side Genoa are close to hiring Hernan Crespo and Ricardo Quaresma from Italian champions Inter Milan after having secured a berth in the next Europa League.

Rome – Brazilian playmaker Diego has signed a five-year contract with Serie A side Juventus in a move from Werder Bremen, both clubs confirmed on Tuesday.

Rome – AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti appears to have had contacts with Chelsea about a possible move to England, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported on Tuesday.

Madrid – Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde on Tuesday filed a complaint against the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in his fight against a doping ban.

Rome – Coach Jose Mourinho has renewed his contract with Inter Milan to 2012, the Italian football champions said on their website late Monday.