Fernando Torres is confident he can now fully contribute to Spain's World Cup cause and hopes his country can reap the benefits of his "perfect" understanding with David Villa.

Outgoing president Joan Laporta believes it is inevitable that Cesc Fabregas will leave Arsenal for Barcelona this summer.

A David Villa double helped Spain claim their first points of the 2010 World Cup against Honduras but coach Vicente Del Bosque warned they could not afford to be as wasteful in front of goal against Group H leaders Chile on Friday.

They were supposed to define this World Cup, set all the standards, but first Spain had to survive. It was proving beautiful but also arduous work and it threatened to be some time before their coach Vicente del Bosque displayed the kind of elation already shown by his leading rivals, Dunga of Brazil and Diego Maradona of Argentina and the fantasy world.

Spain goalkeeper Jose Reina last night warned his team of European champions could not afford to "live off the past" as they prepare for a make-or-break World Cup match against Honduras.

Today's bets: Slovakia to beat Paraguay at 3-1. Spain to beat Honduras 4-0 at 9-1 (Blue Square)

Hot on the heels of the (partial) return of goals, we've had the revival of another World Cup tradition – genuinely shocking results. Switzerland beating Spain was a real humdinger but Serbia's defeat of Germany yesterday wasn't far off.

Defender Maynor Figueroa is convinced Honduras can inflict more World Cup misery on Spain.

Before we get too excited about an explosion of liberty among North Korean fans, a word of warning. There are 300 of them. They were hand-picked by Kim Jong-il himself. He personally approved their visas. They are mostly from Pyongyang. All are native North Koreans, except for the handful of Chinese volunteers donated by a Chinese PR agency. They must wear the same uniform in public, and are under constant surveillance, in case they are tempted to defect to South Korea, also playing in South Africa. Swirling rumours suggest all are acquaintances of the Dear Leader. Those familiar with Team America: World Police will know what he's thinking: "I'm so ronery / So ronery / So ronery and sadry arone / There's no-one / Just me onry / Sitting on my rittle throne".