Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has assured Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez he will not risk Fernando Torres against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday if there is the slightest doubt over the striker's fitness.

Brazil legend Roberto Carlos is being linked with a sensational move to League Two side Notts County.

Bayern Munich's general manager Uli Hoeness has again insisted that French star Franck Ribery will not be sold this summer.

Brazilian veteran Roberto Carlos would be interested in returning to Real Madrid, if Florentino Perez became president of the Spanish giants again this summer.

Eduardo da Silva does not want to think about the horrific tackle that almost ended his career and is focused purely on returning to front-line action with Arsenal as soon as possible. It is almost a year since the Croat was left with a broken leg and dislocated ankle by the Birmingham City defender Martin Taylor.

Eduardo does not want to think about the horror tackle that almost ended his career - and is purely focused on getting back on the field with Arsenal as soon as possible.

Aston Villa's punishment for not finishing in the top two of their UEFA Cup group was a tricky tie with in-form CSKA Moscow following the draw for the last 32 in Nyon today.

Arsenal need only a draw in their Champions League tie in Porto tonight to secure a top-place finish in Group G and a successful trip to Portugal could also provide a tonic for their beleaguered midfielder Emmanuel Eboué.

A Wales friendly in Denmark would usually be described as being on the bottom scale of low-key but thanks to the debut of Aaron Ramsey tonight's match in Copenhagen is receiving a far higher billing. The captain, Craig Bellamy, certainly believes it will be an important milestone for both the teenager and his country.