Football

Mallorca went ahead in the 27th minute at Ono Estadi.

Fulham moved to seven points with its fourth draw in five games, while Blackburn has five.

Chelsea scored 17 goals in the first four league games while conceding only one.

France defender William Gallas might be handed the captain's armband in his debut match for Tottenham Hotspur at West Bromwich.

The governing body's chief, Sepp Blatter, said that too many teams had played defensively at the World Cup in SA.

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez may consider retiring from international play before the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Argentina handed Spain its first loss since the World Cup, earning a dominant 4-1 win.

Rooney, is apparently adamant that he will not be criticised by Coleen and her parents.

Bebe has yet to play a game for United since his move from Portugal.

The 31-year-old is back in the Premier League after spending the second half of last season at Tottenham.

Milan announced that Robinho had signed a four-year contract after a full transfer from Manchester City.

Former AC Milan and Juventus manager Alberto Zaccheroni has been named as the new coach of Japan.

Promoted Newcastle said the deal for the 23-year-old former Lyon player could lead to a permanent move.

It is the second consecutive season that Madrid and Milan have been drawn together.

Roberto Mancini claims that Mario Balotelli has the potential to be even better than Fernando Torres.

Villa was made to pay for striker John Carew's missed penalty in the ninth minute.