Spain

Dismay for France after defeat to Belarus.

FRANCE SLUMP TO HOME DEFEAT

A review of Friday night's Euro 2012 qualifying action not involving the UK and Ireland.
Estadio da Luz - final stop of the inspection.

PRAISE FOR IBERIAN WORLD CUP BID

Spain and Portugal boast "ideal" venues for the World Cup, says the head of FIFA's inspection team.

Ibrahimovic: Milan new boy

ZLATAN HINTS AT CITY SNUB

Milan new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suggested he snubbed a possible move to Manchester City during the transfer window.

Llorente - wants Spain to start again.

LLORENTE WANTS CLEAN SLATE

Fernando Llorente insists Spain must "forget the world title and start from scratch".

Xavi - respects opponents.

XAVI NOT EXPECTING SPAIN TO STROLL

Xavi insists Spain will be treating Liechtenstein with plenty of respect on Friday night.

Van der Vaart - happy to be at Spurs.

VAN DER VAART OUT TO SHOW HIS CLASS

Rafael van der Vaart says he was no "failure" at Real Madrid and vows to shine at Spurs.

MOURINHO: MILAN ARE CONTENDERS

Jose Mourinho believes AC Milan can emerge as Champions League contenders this season.

PEP GUARDIOLA CLOSE TO NEW DEAL

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is close to signing a new contract at the Nou Camp.

IBRAHIMOVIC FIRES PEP PARTING SHOT

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hit out at Pep Guardiola after leaving Barcelona for AC Milan.

MASCHERANO ACCUSES LIVERPOOL OF 'LIES'

Javier Mascherano has accused Liverpool of 'lies' after his protracted transfer to Barcelona.

IBRAHIMOVIC BLAST FOR GUARDIOLA

AC Milan new boy Zlatan Ibrahimovic labelled former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola a 'small time' coach.

FIFA DASH ARTETA ENGLAND HOPES

The FA have admitted Mikel Arteta's chance of playing for England is destined to fail.

BUSQUETS URGES SPAIN TO START AFRESH

Sergio Busquets says World Cup winners Spain will not look beyond the Euro 2012 qualifier in Liechtenstein.

VAN DER VAART SEALS SPURS SWITCH

Rafael van der Vaart is still in a daze after his £9m deadline day move to Tottenham.

EDWARDS IN UPBEAT MOOD

David Edwards feels Wales are ready to hit the ground running in Euro 2012 qualifying.

Fixtures
Results
Friday 3rd September
International Match
Switzerland 0 - 0 Australia
Qatar 1 - 1 Bahrain
China PR 0 - 2 Iran
Sunday 29th August
South African ABSA Premier League
Amazulu FC 3 - 2 Maritzburg United
MP Black Aces 2 - 3 Platinum Stars
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa 1 - 0 Everton
Liverpool 1 - 0 West Brom
Sunderland 1 - 0 Man City
Bolton 2 - 2 Birmingham
Saturday 28th August
South African ABSA Premier League
Mamelodi Sundowns 2 - 0 Moroka Swallows
Stats
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