Leagues

Going To Seed

UEFA revealed the seeds for qualifying for the 2012 Euro Championship, to be held in Poland and Ukraine. The draw will take place on February 7 next year in Warsaw. The usual favorites are in Pot 1, while Euro debutants Montenegro are in Pot 5, just above the continent's minnows.

Out Of Action

Several top players have pulled out of international duty this week with minor or major injuries. Aside from Cristiano Ronaldo not being available for Portugal, Frank Lampard will miss England's match with Brazil and Arjen Robben will miss Holland's tie with Italy.

Tickets Booked

The Ivory Coast has booked a spot in South Africa next summer with a 1-1 against Malawi. Didier Drogba's equalizer was all the Elephants would need to earn a berth in the World Cup. Some friendly results are also in. Australia earned a draw against the Netherlands and Japan topped Scotland.

Big Guns

All the big guns won in World Cup qualifying in Europe. Two goals in the first half, scored by Vincenzo Iaquinta and Fabio Grosso, eased Italy to a comfortable win over Bulgaria. Germany thrashed Azerbaijan by four clear goals. The Netherlands and Portugal picked up slim 1-0 victories.

The Matches Ahead

Today will be a busy day in terms of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Here's what to look for: Portugal's hopes of getting to South Africa hang by a thread as they take on Hungary. The same goes for Argentina as they travel to Paraguay and Scotland need points against the Netherlands.

West London Winners

Chelsea took the West London derby over Clint Dempsey and his Fulham teammates on Sunday with a 2-0 scoreline. Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka each netted to help the Blues stroll out of Craven Cottage with a convincing victory over Roy Hodgson's normally stingy home side.

Oranje Lions

Jermaine Defoe notched a brace as England came from behind to draw with the Netherlands in one of many friendlies across the globe. Fabio Capello said he wasn't worried about his side's lackluster defending. Goal.com rated the players on show, including 113 cap man Beckham.