Football

Real Madrid succumbed to a shock 1-0 loss at the Estadi Ciutat de Valencia.

Under Mourinho, Ronaldo has so far only won the Copa del Rey.

The Chelsea manager believes Sunday's clash with the Premier League champions comes at a good time.

The tactician has played down his side's sky-high expectations.

Thiago Silva scored in stoppage time to earn a point for Milan in their opening match.

The out-of-form striker was dropped for Chelsea's trip to Sunderland at the weekend.

''People are in his ear constantly trying to engineer a deal for him'', Sunderland manager Steve Bruce said.

The victory ended Arsenal's six-match run without a win.

Ashley Young put England on the brink of Euro 2012 qualification as they beat Wales 1-0.

Group G leaders England will move six points clear of second-placed Montenegro with a win.

Nicolas Otamendi scored in the second half to give Argentina a 1-0 win against Venezuela.

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in the FIFA friendly against Venezuela on Friday.

The phenomenal club form more often than not deserts Lionel Messi when he turns up for Argentina.

The 30-year-old has made just four appearances in the last three years.

Messi is held back as Barca take on Villareal on Monday night.

The flamboyant Portuguese is being investigated after he jabbed a finger into the eye of Barca assistant coach.