Spain's new coach Julien Lopetegui enjoyed a perfect competitive debut as Diego Costa, David Silva and Alvaro Morata all hit doubles in an 8-0 drubbing of Liechtenstein in Leon

Olivier Giroud's second goal put Arsenal F.C., attempting to move closer to their first title since 2004, 3-2 ahead but Liverpool F.C.'s Joe Allen left them frustrated with his last-gasp equaliser.

The return of Brazil international Lucas Leiva after a three month absence will help reignite Liverpool's bid to secure Champions League football next season, midfielder Joe Allen believes.

The appointment of manager Brendan Rodgers is one of the biggest gambles in Liverpool's history.

Liverpool agreed a deal to sign Morocco winger Oussama Assaidi from Dutch club Heerenveen for an undisclosed fee on Thursday.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers revealed on Thursday that he hopes to seal two more signings in the next 48 hours.

Olympics organisers suffered another embarrassing nationality blunder on Thursday when Welsh international footballer Joe Allen was described as "English".