Arsenal rocked by Van Persie blow

November 15th, 2009

Van Persie is stretchered off during Holland’s goalless friendly draw in Italy with an injury that could keep him sidelined for two months.

Portugal 1-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina

November 15th, 2009

Bruno Alves’s first-half goal gives Portugal an unconvincing first-leg win at home to Bosnia-Herzegovina in their World Cup qualifying play-off. Bosnia hit the woodwork three times, through Senijad Ibricic, Edin Dzeko and Zlatan Muslimovic.

International friendly results

November 15th, 2009

Italy 0 Netherlands 0; Spain 2 Argentina 1; Denmark 0 South Korea 0; Macedonia 3 Canada 0; Poland 0 Romania 1

Atletico agree partnership with Shanghai club

November 15th, 2009

Atletico Madrid sign a partnership deal with Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua that aims to promote both clubs and exploit marketing opportunities.