SOCCER

Pedro scored the only goal of the game to give Spain a 1-0 victory over Italy, as both teams continued their World Cup preparations.

Daniel Sturridge scored a late goal to give England a 1-0 victory over Denmark int heir friendly international at Wembley Stadium.

Mexico and Nigeria continue their preparations for this summer’s World Cup when they meet in Wednesday’s friendly in Atlanta.

Brazil defeated South Africa with a hat trick from Neymar.

France and Netherlands meet in an international friendly on Wednesday as both countries continue their preparations for the World Cup.

Brazil leads South Africa 2-0 in Johannesburg at the half.

England captain Steven Gerrard has called on his Liverpool teammates to take their club form into Wednesday’s international friendly with Denmark.

Several United States men’s national team players will be looking to impress against Ukraine, ahead of this summer’s World Cup.

Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez is one of the Europe-based players that Mexico coach Miguel Herrera will take a look at in Wednesday’s friendly with Nigeria.

After much doubt, the United States’ friendly with Ukraine will go ahead in Cyprus as Jurgen Klinsmann continues his preparations for the World Cup.

England will take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday in their final match before Roy Hodgson names his provisional squad for the World Cup.

One of Manchester United’s main transfer targets this summer has revealed that he could make the move to Old Trafford.

Brazil has the best betting odds to win the 2014 World Cup.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has revealed his interest in signing Real Sociedad forward Antoine Griezmann.

PSG created even more breathing room for first place in Ligue 1, and are now up by eight points over Monaco and 21 points ahead of fifth place Marseilles.

Notching his 11th goal of the season, Fernando Llorente charged toward the center of the box and accepted Stephan Lichtsteiner’s goal-kick saving assist for a right footed shot and the 1-0 lead.

Villa striker Christian Benteke recorded his first brace since the start of the Premier League, and pushed his goal total to nine during the campaign.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a late equalizer to secure Real Madrid a 2-2 draw with neighbors Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon.

Manchester City stormed back with three fine goals in the second half to beat Sunderland 3-1 in the Capital One Cup final at Wembley.

Sergio Aguero could return to aid Manchester City’s attempts to win the League Cup, as they take on Sunderland in Sunday’s final at Wembley Stadium.

Luis Suarez produced another memorable display to help Liverpool to a 3-0 victory at Southampton and move up into second in the Premier League.

The Magpies were up 3-1 in the 71 st minute, when manager Alan Pardew exchanged words and eventually a head butt with Hull’s David Meyler.

A controversial penalty converted by Jonathan Walters gave Stoke City a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.

Cleanly winning the battle for possession and shot attempts throughout the match, Newcastle’s Mathieu Debuchy chased down a loose ball deep in Hull’s territory and sliced a cross to the cutting Moussa Sissoko for a 1-0 lead in the 10th minute of play.

A hat-trick from Andre Schurrle gave Chelsea a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage to extend their lead atop the Barclays Premier League.

Ahead of their trip to Southampton, Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has praised his whole squad for the team’s goal-scoring exploits.

Jose Mourinho has criticized authorities for making his Chelsea side take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday, less than 72 hours after facing Galatasaray in Istanbul.

Tomas Rosicky says Arsenal will have to match Stoke City’s physicality when the two sides meet at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday.

Real Madrid take momentum and a three-point advantage at the top of La Liga into their meeting with Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday.