Portugal’s difficult start to their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign continued as they fell to defeat against Norway in Oslo tonight.

Titus Bramble is due to undergo a medical at Sunderland today as the Black Cats attempt to tie up a deal for the Wigan defender.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce today confirmed he has held talks with Sol Campbell but insisted the former England international is just one of his options as he bids to strengthen his defence over the summer.

Socceroos captain Lucas Neill says Australia will draw inspiration from Brad Jones’ son’s battle with leukaemia when they take on Germany in their World Cup opener on Sunday.

Hamburg defender Dennis Aogo and Bayern Munich youngster Holger Badstuber were the surprise names in Germany coach Joachim Low’s provisional 27-man squad for the World Cup, which was announced today.

Wales 0 Germany 2

Schalke 0 Manchester City 2

Germany 1 England 2

Germany coach Joachim Low has called three new faces into an experimental squad for his country's friendly match with England in Berlin next Wednesday.

Hoffenheim’s fairytale start to their debut season in the Bundesliga came to an end as they were went down 5-2 at Bayer Leverkusen today.

Schalke 0 Barcelona 1

Schalke 0 Chelsea 0

Werder Bremen opened the door for Hamburg to re-enter the Bundesliga title race by beating leaders Bayern Munich 3-0 on Saturday.