Football

The 18-time champions' terrible start reached a new low with an embarrassing 2-1 defeat to Blackpool on Sunday.

Chelsea will still lead the standings even if they lose against Arsenal.

Argentina's attacking midfielder Javier Pastore helps his side to a 3-1 win.

"I've watched it again and I have to say Torres made a meal of it," Ferguson told reporters.

Napoli beat Sampdoria 2-1 in another Serie A match.

Juventus held to a 3--3 draw by Lech Poznan in another Europa League match.

Jaime Ayovi struck the winner in the 58th minute for Ecuador.

In a series of friendlies, Japan beat Paraguay, while Colombia brushed aside Venezuela.

The Netherlands, England, Italy and Germany also won their respective matches.

The deal was hit by technical difficulties as the transfer window was closing on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal captain will have a medical examination on Friday.

Pique also admits he is relishing the prospect of facing Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid this season.

'For me, that commission thing is absolute nonsense, an aberration, a farce, an attempt not to lose face.'

The England captain has spent more than two months recovering from the left knee injury.

Jones brilliantly volleyed in a free kick in the 37th minute before Fletcher turned the ball home from close range.

The England team returned home empty-handed after woefully underperforming at the World Cup in South Africa.