Football

Fernando Llorente drifted away from his marker at a free kick in the 46th minute and scored with a glancing header.

Chelsea's total of 12 goals is a Premier League record for the first two games.

The 30-year-old center back is set to take part in training with his new teammates on Friday.

Sevilla were handed a shock playoff defeat by unfashionable Braga.

Poland's top auditor says the country is behind on preparations to co-host the 2012 European Championship.

Alex Ferguson could be fined by the Premier League after continuing his boycott of the BBC.

Huang reportedly grew impatient with the time Liverpool's board was taking in taking a decision.

Paul has been appointed as an ambassador to England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

The Frenchman sustained the injury in the Gunners' opening Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield.

Results are to be announced on August 26 in Monaco, when the draw for this season's group stage is made.

Real sports director Jorge Valdano confirmed that Real had made an offer.

The Brazilian midfielder played a key part in the Benfica team which lifted the Portuguese title in May for the first time in five years.

Paul won worldwide attention as he called all of Germany's games right - including its semifinal defeat by Spain.

Shakira had fans dancing in their seats as South Africa began saying farewell to the 2010 World Cup in pulsating fashion on Sunday.

In Sunday's final at Soccer City, Spain will meet the Netherlands, which has also never won football's biggest trophy.

The 26-year-old is Germany's youngest ever World Cup captain.