Football

Two second-half goals from David Luiz and Juan Mata gave Chelsea a win in their Champions League opener.

Torres allegedly called his older teammates 'slow' in an interview last week.

Ferdinand missed matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal because of a hamstring injury.

Juventus christened their new stadium and made a firm statement of intent with a comprehensive win.

The morale at Arsenal is high, with the new players at the club ready to get the season up and running.

Russia need a victory when they host Ireland to ensure they remain atop the tightest qualifying group for the Euro 2012.

Peter Crouch, Alan Hutton, Wilson Palacios, Jermaine Jenas and David Bentley left Tottenham.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick to lead the rout.

Juan Mata scored in Chelsea's 3-1 win, while Drogba was stretchered off.

This means the La Liga season will begin this weekend.

The clubs were fined 30,000 pounds each for failing to control their players.

Bhaichung Bhutia is set to announce his international retirement next week.

Fabregas moved back to his boyhood club Barcelona from Arsenal.

The 24-year-old's transfer to Barcelona is only subject to the completing of formal legal agreements.

Spain international forward Mata has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs.