Henrique Sereno

Henrique Sereno

• 9-man Atletico sputters to 0-0 draw at Getafe

  Nine-man Atletico Madrid sputtered to a 0-0 draw at Getafe Sunday in the Spanish league, as Diego Simeone's team fell further adrift of Real Madrid ... 

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  Nani out, Vieirinha in for Portugal WCup games

  Nani's hamstring injury has opened the door for Adelino Freitas, better known as Vieirinha, to earn his first call-up for Portugal as the Euro 2012 ... 

• Portugal seeks return to form against Ecuador

  Portugal coach Paulo Bento says he wants next week's friendly against Ecuador to spark a return to form for the Euro 2012 semifinalist after a string ... 

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  Oezil nets 2 to give Madrid 3-2 win at Valladolid

  Midfielder Mesut Oezil scored two exquisite goals to give Real Madrid a 3-2 comeback win at promoted Valladolid in the Spanish league on Saturday.