MADRID, Sept 30, 2008 (AFP) - Atletico Madrid's seasoned Portuguese veteran Maniche was on Tuesday ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League clash with French side Marseille because of a shoulder injury according to the club's Mexican coach Javier Aguirre.

MADRID, July 29, 2008 (AFP) - Atletico Madrid's Portugal international midfielder Maniche, loaned out to Inter Milan last season after a falling out with manager Javier Aguirre, is sticking with the Spanish club next season.

'There is no Maniche case, the problem is sorted out, he's an Atletico player,' club president Enrique Cerezo said.

MADRID, July 25, 2008 (AFP) - Atletico Madrid's Portugal international Maniche, loaned out to Inter Milan last season after a falling out with manager Javier Aguirre, says he wants to see out his contract with the Spanish club.

ROME, Jan 16, 2008 (AFP) - New Inter Milan signing Nuno Maniche said he was under no illusions about his chances of breaking into the Italian champions' first team when he was unveiled at the club's training ground on Wednesday.

ROME, Jan 13, 2008 (AFP) - Portugal midfielder Maniche will sign for Inter Milan on Monday, the Italian champions' transfer consultant Gabriele Oriali said Sunday.

The former Atletico Madrid player has long been rumoured to be heading to Italy having fallen out with his boss at the La Liga club.

MADRID, Jan 8, 2008 (AFP) - Atletico Madrid's Portuguese midfielder Maniche, sidelined by Mexican coach Javier Aguirre, will join Italian side Inter Milan, Spanish media reported Tuesday.