Football

Italy, Germany and the Netherlands can seal their places at the 2014 World Cup while England will boost their hopes by avoiding defeat in Ukraine.

Silva, who now plays for Japan's J-League 2 side Sports Club Sagamihara, will be the fourth foreigner in the Lajong squad.

Kaka is hoping to "find the joy" in football again after rejoining AC Milan from Real Madrid.

Holloway will serve a two-match ban after deciding not to appeal the sanction handed down by the English Football Association.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter doubts whether Gareth Bale was worth a world-record 100 million euros ($132 million).

Podolski's hamstring injury is worse than initially feared, likely ruling the Arsenal striker out of action until December.

Media reports said the 24-year-old cost 42.5 million pounds, eclipsing the previous highest of 15 million pounds paid for Arshavin.

Real have presented Bale to tens of thousands of fans at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium after the Wales international passed a medical test.

The 31-year-old hasn't played in an official match for Real Madrid since the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti.

Carlos Tevez scores in his third Juventus match in a row as the Italian champions beat Lazio 4-1, while Napoli beat Chievo 4-2.

Cardiff couldn't repeat their stunning win from last week and held on for a point in a 0-0 draw against Everton.

"Today, the player is more a product than a player and that irks me," said the UEFA president.

Guardiola would like to work in England one day, said the new Bayern Munich coach on the eve of the UEFA Super Cup clash with Europa League holders Chelsea.

Marouane Fellaini scored late in extra time to spare Everton's blushes as they came from a goal down to beat Stevenage 2-1.

Having been on the verge of joining Premier League rival Tottenham, Willian has signed a five-year deal at Chelsea.

Gareth Bale has been included in the Wales squad for a pair of upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.