Despite scoring the crucial equalising goal in the League Cup final, Manchester United striker Michael Owen refuses to focus on South Africa.

Brazil seem set to go to South Africa 2010 without Ronaldinho with the AC Milan forward not selected for this week's match against the Republic of Ireland.

Ajman scored a major upset by defeating former Asian champions Al Ain 4-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the UAE Etisalat Cup.

Anderlecht have taken a nine-point march on nearest title challengers Club Brugge with a 2-1 win at bottom-club Roeselare while Brugge could only draw.

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel named his 22-man squad for Wednesday's friendly against Senegal in the Greek city of Volos ahead of South Africa 2010.

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel named his 22-man squad for Wednesday's friendly against Senegal in the Greek city of Volos ahead of South Africa 2010.

Lee McCulloch is expected to miss Scotland's friendly against the Czech Republic after picking up an injury during today's Old Firm win against Celtic.

Lee McCulloch is expected to miss Scotland's friendly against the Czech Republic after picking up an injury during today's Old Firm win against Celtic.

Porto have fallen nine points behind leaders Benfica after Sporting scored a decisive 3-0 win at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce was in defiant mood after seeing his side's winless Barclays Premier League run extended to 14 games.