Zlatan Ibrahimovic has drawn praise after scoring four goals – including a jaw-dropping long-range bicycle kick – in Sweden’s 4-2 win over England.
John Terry scored a goal on his comeback but went off injured as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool, allowing Man City to go second by beating Tottenham.
Manchester City and Arsenal bounced back from damaging Champions League defeats to return to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday.
Juan Mata scored twice as Chelsea belied an off-key performance to win 4-0 at competition debutants FC Nordsjaelland and record the first victory.
Chelsea’s defence has begun with a 2-2 draw to Juventus while Lionel Messi rescued Barcelona from Spartak Moscow and Man U edged Galatasaray 1-0.
Spain have confirmed their status as one of the greatest teams in soccer history by overwhelming Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final.
A fan of the Spanish team, it was ironic that Laurent Blanc saw his France side fall in the quarterfinals to the players they aspire to emulate.
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicated his goals to his baby son after claiming a brace in a 2-1 win over the Netherlands in Kharkiv at Euro 2012.
AC Milan and defending champions Barcelona both seem well placed to progress to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
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/ 28 February 2012
With 100 days to go until Euro 2012, the leading candidates for the title have only their friendlies to experiment with until the end of the season.